About the role

Lead Veterinary Technician

Salary: $24.00 - $28.00

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital at Creve Coeur is hiring a full-time Lead 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 Technician with Fox Creek - Creve Coeur

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: 

• Oversee daily surgery schedules and surgical case flow
• Ensure appropriate staffing and resources are available for all scheduled procedures
• Identify required diagnostics prior to surgery and coordinate with the Medical Concierge as needed
• Communicate surgical plans, estimates, and expectations directly with clients when appropriate
• Explain procedures, costs, recovery timelines, and post-operative requirements to clients
• Support client decision-making through clear, confident, and consistent communication
• Oversee anesthesia protocols and ensure complia nee with hospital standards
• Ensure proper patient monitoring during anesthesia and recovery
• Support pain management and patient comfort protocols
• Ensure surgical suites are prepared prior to procedures
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and sterilization of surgical instruments, packs, and equipment
• Train technicians on surgical procedures, anesthesia protocols, and perioperative patient care
• Provide hands-on coaching and real-time feedback during surgical and anesthesia cases
• Support on-boarding and skill development for technicians new to surgery and anesthesia

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail and patient safety
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
• Strong collaboration skills with doctors, technicians, and management
• Proficiency with Practice Information Management Systems (PIMS}, SmartFlow (or equivalent}, and related clinical software

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Veterinary Practice Partners specializes in managing veterinary practices, offering robust support to veterinary professionals across the U.S. Ideal for those seeking structured environments.
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What's promising

•Strong focus on providing comprehensive management solutions for veterinary practices.
•Offers a wide range of roles, indicating diverse opportunities for career growth.
•Presence across the U.S. allows for geographic flexibility in job locations.

What to watch

•Limited public information about company culture and work-life balance.
•Potentially high-pressure environment due to the nature of veterinary services.
•May require adaptation to standardized management practices across locations.

Why Veterinary Practice Partners

•Specializes in supporting veterinary practices with tailored management solutions.
•Focuses on operational efficiency, allowing veterinarians to prioritize patient care.
•Combines business acumen with veterinary expertise to optimize practice performance.

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