Veterinary Technician - Practice Leader

Veterinary Technician/Practice Leader Eye Care for Animals Upland, California More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Eye Care for Animals, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way! Who we are At Eye Care for Animals, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Why work at Eye Care for Animals Upland? We invest heavily in our teams' growth and development. We strive to provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and to maintain a positive work/life balance. Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. Eye Care for Animals is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Technician/Practice Leader to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. Role Responsibilities The Practice Leader is responsible for the general management of the veterinary practice ensuring overall success while meeting benchmarks. In addition to their primary job responsibilities (as a veterinary technician), tasks include reporting, payroll processing, hiring, and employee supervision. Experience & Skills Requirements Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care) Superior/advanced technical skills Has 2 years of supervisory experience (in a veterinary clinic setting) Has strong anesthesia skills (Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care) Possesses a positive work attitude Self-motivated Excellent leadership, communication and organization skills You’ll Grow With Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare. Benefits - our care in action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include: Additional Compensation for Lead Position Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period Potential to earn quarterly bonuses Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete **Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $26 - $37 / hour, and Additional Compensation for Lead Position . The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, certifications, qualifications, experience, and location.** At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered. Must be able to travel to our part time location in Palm Desert at least once a month #J-18808-Ljbffr AAVMP