About Us New Stanton Veterinary Service is a privately owned, one-doctor small animal practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality medicine while creating a positive, supportive environment for our team and clients. As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to become a key part of our leadership team. This is not an administrative management position. Our Practice Manager oversees HR, inventory, scheduling, vendor relations, and daily business operations. Instead, we are looking for a strong clinical leader who will work closely with the Practice Manager and Practice Owner/DVM to lead the technical team, support excellent patient care, and help maintain an efficient workflow. Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled veterinary technician who enjoys mentoring others, leading by example, and jumping in wherever needed. The ideal candidate is confident in advanced technical skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and naturally supports and motivates their teammates. This role is heavily focused on the clinical side of veterinary medicine. You will be expected to work alongside the doctor in appointments and surgery while serving as the lead technician for the team. What You'll Do Serve as the clinical leader for our technician and assistant team Work directly with the veterinarian during appointments and procedures Perform blood draws, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and patient treatments Assist as a back-up in surgeries and ensure surgical protocols are followed Mentor, train, and support technicians and assistants Help maintain efficient workflow throughout the day by stepping in wherever needed Lead by example with professionalism, teamwork, and a positive attitude Assist with challenging cases and advanced technical procedures Support team members with patient care and technical guidance Communicate staff concerns, workflow challenges, and improvement ideas to the Practice Manager and Practice Owner Help implement new protocols and maintain high medical standards Ensure excellent patient care and client communication What This Position Is NOT This position does not include: HR responsibilities Inventory management Ordering supplies Staff scheduling Payroll Vendor management Financial responsibilities Those responsibilities are managed by the Practice Manager. Instead, your focus will be leading the clinical team , supporting the doctor, and helping your coworkers succeed. We're Looking For Someone Who Is An experienced veterinary technician with exceptional technical skills A natural leader who enjoys teaching and mentoring others Calm and confident during busy or stressful situations Positive, dependable, and solution-oriented Comfortable giving constructive feedback and coaching teammates Able to earn respect through knowledge, teamwork, and professionalism Passionate about providing outstanding patient care Willing to work collaboratively with the Practice Manager and Practice Owner Qualifications Veterinary technician experience required (3+ years preferred) Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional experience Strong venipuncture and IV catheter placement skills Proficiency with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance Knowledge of laboratory diagnostics and radiology Excellent communication and leadership abilities Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Benefits Competitive pay based on experience Health insurance Paid Time Off Retirement plan Employee pet discounts Continuing education opportunities Supportive leadership team Positive work environment with opportunities for growth Why Join Our Team? We're looking for someone who wants to make a real impact—by being on the floor, supporting the doctor, helping teammates grow, and ensuring every patient receives exceptional care. If you're an experienced technician who loves mentoring others and wants to be an integral part of a close-knit leadership team, we'd love to meet you.

Pay:

Competitive and based on experience.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person