Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician
@ MASS-RI Veterinary ERLead Veterinary Surgical Technician
About the job
Coastal Veterinary Care is a new general practice in Swansea, MA focused on collaboration, growth, and exceptional patient care. Join as a Lead Surgical Tech to oversee anesthesia, surgical prep, recovery, and support team development in a high-performing environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years veterinary technician experience
- Extensive surgical experience
- Advanced anesthesia skills
- Knowledge of post-op care
- Organizational and communication skills
Qualifications
- Veterinary Technician license
- Mentoring or support experience
- Leadership skills preferred
- Dental procedure experience
- Team-first mindset
Full job description
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Pay: $25.00-$31.00/hour (dependent upon experience and education)
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Flexibility: Alternate 4-day schedules may be considered
Weekend Requirement: No weekends currently required
BENEFITS
Health Dental Vision 401(k) with Strong Employer Match Paid Time Off Continuing Education Team Member Benefits Employee Pet Care Discount Annual Uniform Allowance Mental Health Focused Services Career Growth & Training Opportunities & MORE!
WHY COASTAL VETERINARY CARE
Coastal Veterinary Care is a brand-new general practice in Swansea, MA, built around collaboration, growth, and exceptional patient care. As a founding member of our clinical team, you'll have the opportunity to help shape workflows, contribute ideas, and make a lasting impact from day one while helping build a high-performing surgical program.
As our Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician, you'll serve as both a hands-on clinical expert and a trusted surgical resource for the team. You'll oversee anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, patient recovery, and post-operative care while supporting teammates and helping create a positive, collaborative work environment. We're looking for someone who communicates openly, enjoys mentoring others, and believes great patient care starts with strong teamwork.
Learn more about us here (Website): https://coastalveterinarycare.com/
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE | NON-NEGOTIABLE
5+ years of Veterinary Technician experience
Extensive surgical experience required
Advanced anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing skills
Strong knowledge of patient recovery and post-operative care
Experience preparing patients, instruments, equipment, and surgical suites for procedures
Ability to confidently manage anesthetized patients and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
Strong communication skills and collaborative approach to patient care
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
Must be 18 years of age or older
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS | NOT A DEAL BREAKER
CVT, LVT, or RVT credential preferred
Experience mentoring, training, or supporting fellow technicians
Leadership experience is a plus but can be developed after hire
Dental procedure and dental radiography experience
Experience developing workflows, protocols, and clinical processes
Passion for continuing education and professional development
Warm, welcoming personality with a team-first mindset
LET'S TALK!
If this sounds like what you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and let's set up a conversation to learn more about you, what you're looking for next, and whether this could be a great fit.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Coastal Veterinary Care/COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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