Aliʻi Animal Hospital is Hiring a Lead Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
- Role: Lead Veterinary Technician
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience & licensure
- Schedule: Must be flexible. Must work at least one weekend shift weekly
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Aliʻi Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician (Floor Lead) to join our growing team. This leadership role is ideal for a skilled technician who is passionate about patient care, team development, and creating an exceptional client experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
At Aliʻi Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients while supporting our team members’ professional growth and well-being. With multiple hospital and clinic locations, we work together to ensure pets receive the care they deserve.
About the Role
The Lead Veterinary Technician plays a key role in supporting the clinical team, ensuring efficient workflow, and fostering a positive hospital culture. This position serves as a bridge between leadership and technical staff while maintaining high standards of patient care, client service, and operational excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, organization, communication, and the ability to guide and mentor others.
What You’ll Do
- Team Leadership & Development
- Train, mentor, and support technical staff through ongoing development
- Lead daily workflow to ensure efficiency, organization, and timely patient care
- Motivate and support team members while fostering a collaborative environment
- Provide constructive, respectful feedback and help team members grow
- Patient Care & Clinical Excellence
- Oversee patient intake, hospitalization, and discharge processes
- Support and guide team members in nursing care, diagnostics, surgery, radiology, and anesthesia
- Ensure accurate, thorough medical records and proper charge capture
- Act as a “go-to” technical expert and resource for the team
Client Experience
- Ensure smooth client and patient flow throughout the hospital
- Support a professional, compassionate, and timely client experience
- Assist in resolving client concerns and maintaining strong communication
- Operations & Hospital Support
- Help improve systems and workflows to better serve patients and clients
- Maintain hospital logs, supplies, and inventory
- Ensure safety protocols and OSHA compliance are upheld
- Assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
What You Bring
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician (licensed preferred)
- Strong technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, and patient care
- Working knowledge of veterinary terminology, procedures, and pharmacology
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- A team-oriented mindset with a passion for teaching and learning
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Includes at least one weekend shift per week
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth
- Mentorship and hands-on learning with advanced veterinary professionals
- Flexible scheduling and 4-day work week options to support work-life balance
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and improve hospital operations
Benefits include:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
We strive to create a positive, inclusive, and growth-focused workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered. If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Aliʻi Animal Hospital team!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Aliʻi Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
