Lead Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Lead Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Full time, 40 hours per week Faithful Friends Animal Society Responsibilities Prepare animals for surgery, including patient assessment, induction, intubation, surgical preparation, and recovery Monitor anesthesia during surgical procedures and respond appropriately to changes in patient status Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures Maintain accurate anesthesia, surgical, and treatment records Administer medications and vaccines as directed Ensure proper sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment Prepare and maintain surgical packs and treatment areas Assist with patient intake, discharge, and post‑operative client education Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient surgical environment Assist in maintaining an appropriate inventory of surgical and medical supplies Leadership & Team Development Serve as the lead resource for the surgical technician team on workflows, anesthesia, surgical best practices, and patient care standards Assist with onboarding, training, mentoring, and ongoing development of surgical staff and assistants Help support a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture Assist with surgical scheduling, workflow coordination, and daily case management Collaborate with veterinarians and leadership to improve protocols, efficiency, and patient care outcomes Help identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence within the surgery department Provide guidance and support to team members in a constructive and professional manner Qualifications Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) required Minimum 2–3 years of hands‑on veterinary technician experience required Strong surgical and anesthesia experience required Experience in high‑volume spay/neuter or shelter medicine strongly preferred Prior leadership, training, or mentorship experience preferred Fear Free certification preferred Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high standards of patient care Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills Must be dependable, adaptable, compassionate, and solutions‑oriented #J-18808-Ljbffr Faithful Friends, Inc