Lead Technician / Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Seeking a Change? Love Animals? Ready to Grow Your Career? For over 35 years, Stonecrest Animal Hospital has provided compassionate, state-of-the-art veterinary care with exceptional client service. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture built on teamwork, professionalism, growth, and respect. We are seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician who is passionate about patient care, leadership, and client education. Credentialed technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) are preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered. What You’ll Do As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you will support veterinarians, mentor team members, and help maintain high standards of patient care and hospital operations. Clinical & Technical Duties Assist with patient care, anesthesia monitoring, surgery prep/recovery, radiology, lab work, dental procedures, and venipuncture Fill medications and maintain accurate medical records Support complex cases and maintain proficiency across all hospital departments Educate clients on treatment plans and preventive care Leadership & Oversight Mentor and support veterinary assistants and junior technicians Reinforce hospital policies, teamwork, and best practices Oversee equipment maintenance, organization, and hospital cleanliness Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and sanitation standards Why Join Stonecrest Animal Hospital? Work alongside experienced veterinarians and credentialed technicians in a positive, team-focused culture. Flexible Schedule Monday–Friday schedule with NO Saturdays, late nights, or overnight shifts. Growth & Development Opportunities for leadership growth, mentorship, and continued education in a teaching-focused environment. Competitive Compensation Pay ranges from $21–$28 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications, plus bonus opportunities. 401(k) matching Health, dental, and vision insurance HSA & FSA options Paid time off Employee assistance programLife insurance Qualifications 2–5 years of veterinary technician experience preferred CVT/LVT/RVT preferred but not required Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills Leadership or mentorship experience preferred Avimark experience is a plus Ability to work independently and collaboratively Technical Skills Preferred Anesthesia monitoring Dental prophylaxis Digital radiography Laboratory procedures Surgical prep and recovery Venipuncture Pharmacy management Ability to lift and safely restrain animals Ability to stand and perform physical tasks for extended periods Willingness to assist in all hospital departments as needed If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and want to join a hospital that values teamwork, learning, and exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you! Equal Opportunity Employer NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Veterinary Associates