Lead Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Lead Veterinary Technician Job!     

Are you looking to grow a successful career based on your love for animals?   

When you join The Pet Mechanic - Fishtown, an EverVet Partner, you will be welcomed into a supportive community motivated by the genuine desire to make a meaningful difference for pets and their owners.  As a critical member of our team, our Lead Veterinary Technicians enable us to deliver excellent service and top-quality care to our clients. You will directly support veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures and may independently handle appointments when veterinary oversight is not necessary.  

If you are ready to join a dynamic team where quality animal care is valued at the highest level, apply for the Lead Veterinary Technician position today!  

Pay Range :  $27 - $29 / hour

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off 
• Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account* 
• Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week* 
• Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance* 
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match  
• Maternity Leave * 
• Bereavement Leave  
• Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance* 
• Discount Programs  
• Discounted Veterinary Care  
• On-Demand Pay Options  
• Referral Bonus  

Career Enhancement Benefits:  

• The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*  
• Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events  
• Access to a multitude of VMG resources  

*Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only  

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmaceutical inventory and reorder points
• Implement Pulse system for orders
• Keep hospital fully stocked
• Discuss and present vendor discount programs
• Conduct weekly and quarterly inventory counts
• Manage product expirations and handle returns
• Shop for deals and finalize with Hospital Administrator
• Follow pharmaceutical regulations
• Develop return policies
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Relay vendor information and approve prescription requests
• Submit prescriptions to pharmacies
• Maintain accurate inventory counts
• Communicate product updates to staff
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Improve pharmacy and exam room efficiency
• Develop tech/assistant training program and schedules
• Respond to pharmacy communications promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Managerial Duties:

• Supervise inventory counts and ordering
• Oversee pharmaceutical and surgical product orders via Pulse
• Notify staff of product changes
• Supervise pharmacy assistants, RVTs, and vet assistants
• Schedule lunch and learns
• Attend weekly management meetings

Required Skills

• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent  
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred  
• Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred  
• At least one to two years’ experience preferred  
• Experience handling a variety of animals  
• Strong customer service skills  
• Ability to communicate effectively  
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds  
• Basic math and writing skills  
• Ability to express compassion  
• Advanced understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia
• Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior  
• Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)