We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to join our team at The Cat Doctor! If you love cats as much as we do and enjoy guiding and supporting a team, we’d love to meet you.
As our Lead Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an essential role in training, supervising, and assisting our support staff with daily tasks. You’ll plan, coordinate, and perform a variety of duties related to patient care and client education, all while helping us grow into an exciting new chapter.
If you’re ready to challenge yourself and inspire others to do their best work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Here at The Cat Doctor, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:
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
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- 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
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
What You’ll Do:
- Handle patients using Cat Friendly techniques, including those who may be nervous or difficult.
- Perform all standard veterinary technician tasks:
- Phlebotomy
- Rooming patients and assisting doctors
- Surgical monitoring
- Dental cleanings and radiography
- Supervise and support veterinary technicians and assistants in their daily work.
- Train team members as needed and help maintain high standards of patient care.
- Triage urgent cases and lead the team during emergencies.
- Work with hospital leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA, DEA, and all state and federal regulations.
- Report any regulatory concerns to the Hospital Manager or Chief of Staff.
- Manage and maintain knowledge of inventory, including prescription diets and feline medications.
- Educate clients and staff on prescription use and available products.
- Assist the Hospital Manager with creating team schedules and arranging shift coverage as needed.
- Help foster a supportive, positive team culture — even on the tough days.
The lead veterinary technician partners closely with our Chief of Staff and Hospital Manager, working together to support our team and ensure exceptional patient care.
If you’re ready to lead with compassion and help us make The Cat Doctor the best it can be, we’d love to hear from you — apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of The Cat Doctor 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.
