Lead Veterinary Technician at Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital

Wildwood, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Veterinary Technician, Patient Care, Client Communication, Workflow Management, Scheduling, Team Training, Medical Protocols, Equipment Use, Patient Management, Manager on Duty, SmartFlow, Cornerstone, Animal Care, Supervisory Role, Hospital Operations

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Lead Veterinary Technician Salary: $22.00 - $26.00/hr. Schedule: Our hospital operates seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Candidates must have open availability, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Reliability and a positive, team-oriented attitude are essential Fox Creek - Wildwood is hiring a full-time Lead Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect as a Lead Vet Tech with Fox Creek - Wildwood A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees Professional development opportunities Key Responsibilities: Manage technician and doctor workflow using Smart Flow and ensure the Cornerstone schedule is accurate and up to date, reflecting the actual hospital workflow of the day. Manage the use of Smart Flow with the team and ensure they are using it effectively. Work with lead receptionist to ensure appropriate scheduling Perform lead self-evaluations and ensure they are presented to the Practice Manager (PM) monthly. Train all technicians to meet the standards of care and customer service set by Fox Creek, ensuring consistent knowledge of medical protocols, equipment use, and patient care procedures. Ensure that all onboarding and phase training is kept up to date. Ensure that the team is consistently meeting Fox Creek’s standards of care in all areas, including medical protocols, customer service, and patient management. Assume the Manager on Duty role as needed, including weekends and after-hours. Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a veterinary technician, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role. Strong understanding of veterinary medical protocols, patient care, and hospital operations. Experience using veterinary management software (e.g., SmartFlow, Cornerstone) is highly preferred. About Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital was founded in October 2000 with the mission to provide the very best care combined with the latest and most up-to-date facilities and equipment. Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to provide our patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets. As an AAHA-Accredited practice, these principles are our passion and by fulfilling them, we are living our dream of knowing that we make a difference by helping animals every day. We are happy to see Canine, Feline, Equine, and Pocket Pets!

Responsibilities

The Lead Veterinary Technician will manage technician and doctor workflow using Smart Flow, ensuring the Cornerstone schedule is accurate, and will be responsible for training all technicians to meet established standards of care and customer service. This role also involves assuming the Manager on Duty role as needed, including during weekends and after-hours.