Lead Veterinary Technician

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