Lead Veterinary Technician

Lead Veterinary Technician

Take the next step in your veterinary technician career and step into a leadership role where you can mentor, develop, and elevate a growing team. Animal Hospital of Lewisville is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician (RVT preferred) to support our small animal general practice. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technician who is ready to lead by example, strengthen clinical standards, and play a key role in training, workflow optimization, and team development. This is more than a technical role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of our support staff team, improve patient care delivery, and build toward future leadership opportunities, including a potential Practice Manager track. We provide full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats across Lewisville, Clemmons, Pfafftown, Winston-Salem, Mocksville, and Rural Hall, NC. Our hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-driven veterinary medicine supported by modern diagnostics and a collaborative team environment. Our services include:

• Preventive care and wellness medicine
• Surgery and dental procedures
• Digital radiology, ultrasound, and advanced imaging
• Echocardiograms and diagnostics
• Dermatology and allergy care
• Laser therapy for pain management
• Urgent and sick patient care

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Perform all core veterinary technician duties, including phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical support
• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• Ensure high standards of patient care, safety, and low-stress handling
• Oversee and support hospitalized patient care and treatment plans
• Act as a clinical leader and mentor for Veterinary Assistants and Technicians
• Support training, onboarding, and skill development of support staff
• Help elevate team performance through coaching, accountability, and knowledge-sharing
• Lead by example in efficiency, professionalism, and patient care standards
• Identify and address workflow gaps in real time, helping improve efficiency and patient flow
• Assist with daily scheduling needs, stepping in to fill gaps where needed
• Partner with hospital leadership to improve standard operating procedures and clinical protocols
• Support inventory, equipment maintenance, and treatment area organization
• Provide high-level client education and support during appointments and discharges
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to ensure seamless patient care
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on collaboration and growth

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience required
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred (North Carolina licensure)
• Advanced proficiency in anesthesia, surgical support, and clinical procedures
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring or training team members
• Deep understanding of veterinary workflows, patient care standards, and hospital operations
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and lead in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Passion for team development, patient care, and continuous improvement

What Makes You a Strong Fit:

• You lead with confidence, accountability, and empathy
• You enjoy teaching and developing others
• You are solutions-oriented and proactive in addressing challenges
• You hold yourself and others to a high standard of care and performance
• You are motivated to grow into advanced leadership roles within veterinary medicine

Career Growth Opportunity:

This role offers a pathway into advanced leadership within the hospital, including the opportunity to grow into a Practice Manager or hospital leadership position over time. You will work closely with leadership to gain exposure to operations, team management, and business functions.

Scheduling Expectations:

This is a full-time leadership role. Scheduling includes flexibility; however, participation in a rotating Saturday schedule is required to support hospital operations and patient care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience and leadership responsibilities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee pet care discounts
• Continuing Education (CE) support and leadership development
• Flexible scheduling
• For Eligible Veterinary Technicians:
• HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program
• Licensure fee and renewal support
• Advanced clinical and leadership development opportunities

Why Join Animal Hospital of Lewisville?

We are building a team that prioritizes clinical excellence, collaboration, and growth. As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in shaping our team, improving workflows, and elevating the level of care we provide to our patients and clients. Apply today to step into a leadership role and help shape the future of veterinary care at Animal Hospital of Lewisville.

About Animal Hospital of Lewisville

Animal Hospital of Lewisville is a collaborative 4-doctor practice, that share a passion for client-focused communication and practicing small animal veterinary medicine and surgery. We are an established, well-equipped, full-service small animal veterinary clinic in Lewisville, NC, right outside of Winston-Salem, NC. Animal Hospital of Lewisville is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Hospital of Lewisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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