Veterinary Technician - Specialty Surgical Lead

Veterinary Technician - Specialty Surgical Lead

Pay: $25.50-$31.00/hour (based on experience and education)

Schedule: Full-Time

Schedule Options:

• Tuesday-Friday | 10-Hour Shifts
• Tuesday-Saturday | 8-Hour Shifts
• Rotating Saturday Coverage

Holiday Requirement: Shared holiday coverage required

Benefits: Health Dental Vision Safe Harbor 401(k) with up to 4% Match and Immediate Vesting Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Continuing Education Opportunities Annual Uniform Allowance Employee Pet Care Discount Mental Health Focused Services Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities Team Building Events & MORE!

Why Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician with a passion for surgery, anesthesia, team development, and specialty medicine leadership?

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center, a VECCS Level I Certified specialty and emergency hospital in Middletown, CT, is seeking a Veterinary Technician - Specialty Surgical Lead to help lead our Surgery Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical technician who is ready to combine advanced surgical and anesthesia expertise with mentorship, leadership, and operational responsibilities. Working alongside board-certified surgeons and specialists, you'll play a key role in supporting exceptional patient outcomes while helping guide and develop a talented team of technicians and assistants.

At Pieper, we're committed to creating a healthier, happier community for both the animals we care for and the people who love them. Our Surgery Department is built on collaboration, clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning, making it an ideal environment for a motivated leader looking to make a lasting impact.

What Makes This Opportunity Special

Leadership Impact

• Lead and mentor a highly skilled Surgery team
• Help shape department processes, workflows, and team development
• Play an active role in onboarding, training, and staff growth

Advanced Surgical & Anesthesia Medicine

• Work alongside board-certified surgeons and specialists
• Support complex surgical and specialty cases
• Utilize advanced anesthesia, analgesia, and patient monitoring techniques

Commitment to Growth

• Continuing education opportunities
• Leadership development and mentorship opportunities
• Support for specialty certification and continued professional advancement

Required Qualifications

• Veterinary hospital experience required
• Advanced anesthesia and patient monitoring experience
• Experience with anesthetic protocols, drug calculations, and CRI administration
• Strong understanding of multimodal pain management strategies
• Experience monitoring complex surgical and specialty patients
• Ability to interpret ECG, blood pressure, capnography, pulse oximetry, and anesthetic trends
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor team members in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Ability to coach and develop others professionally
• Strong computer proficiency
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service
• Flexibility to support departmental scheduling needs, including weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Specialty hospital or referral center experience
• Advanced anesthesia experience in specialty surgery settings
• Experience with epidurals, regional nerve blocks, and advanced analgesia techniques
• VTS credential or active pursuit of specialty certification
• Experience mentoring technicians and assistants
• Strong interest in leadership development and operational excellence

Leadership Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Lead daily surgical workflow and case coordination
• Support anesthetic planning and peri-operative patient management
• Collaborate with surgeons and specialists to optimize patient outcomes
• Ensure adherence to patient safety and anesthesia protocols

Team Development

• Provide day-to-day coaching, mentorship, and guidance
• Support onboarding and technical skills training
• Reinforce departmental SOPs and hospital policies
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and teamwork
• Assist with working interviews, hiring recommendations, and onboarding efforts
• Partner with leadership on employee development and performance feedback

Department Operations

• Coordinate surgical case flow and resource allocation
• Help maintain operational readiness and efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Escalate operational or performance concerns appropriately

Leadership Expectations

• Accountability and Integrity
• Professionalism and Respect
• Effective Communication
• Clinical Excellence
• Adaptability and Sound Judgment
• Collaboration Across Departments
• Commitment to Outstanding Patient and Client Care

Let's Talk!

If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your leadership impact while working alongside some of the most talented surgical specialists in veterinary medicine, we'd love to connect.

Whether you're already leading a team or are ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, apply today and let's have a conversation about your experience, leadership style, and what you're looking for in your next opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pieper Veterinary/COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.