Lead Veterinary Technician/Nurse

Practice

Located in the Polo Club Shoppes in Boca Raton, FL, Healthy Pets Veterinary Care is a full-service veterinary hospital proudly serving Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and the surrounding areas. Our top priority is providing high-quality veterinary medicine while advocating for your pet’s needs.

Our office has many services, such as surgery, dental care, grooming, laser therapy, acupuncture, vaccines, and wellness plans. We also use advanced equipment, including an in-house laboratory and digital X-rays and dental X-rays.

More about the Role

Healthy Pets Veterinary Care is a fast-paced, full-service veterinary hospital, and we are growing! With our two locations merging into a brand-new veterinary facility, we are looking for an experienced, motivated Lead Veterinary Technician/Nurse to help guide and support our team through this exciting transition.

At Healthy Pets, our mission is to provide personalized, exceptional medical care in a low-stress environment while consistently exceeding client expectations. We believe that a positive workplace culture, strong teamwork, and supportive leadership are the foundation of outstanding patient care.

Our management team is committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and excited to come to work. After all, happy employees lead to happy patients and clients!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced veterinary professional who not only excels in patient care but also enjoys mentoring, supporting, and motivating fellow team members.

As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining daily hospital efficiency, providing hands-on support to our nursing and assistant teams, and helping establish consistent workflows as we transition into our new facility.

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on guidance and support to veterinary technicians and assistants throughout the day.

• Assist support staff on the treatment floor to maintain efficient patient flow and timely appointments.

• Serve as a resource for team members, offering coaching, mentorship, and assistance when needed.

• Work closely with hospital management and veterinarians to maintain consistent medical standards and workflows.

• Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

• Help identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-focused work environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a veterinary technician/nurse in a busy, full-service veterinary hospital.

• Strong technical skills and confidence in clinical procedures.

• Natural leadership abilities and a passion for helping others succeed.

• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

• A team player who brings positivity, compassion, and professionalism to the workplace.

Why Join Healthy Pets?

This is a unique opportunity to join our team during an exciting new chapter! As we bring two established veterinary teams together under one roof, our Lead Veterinary Technician will have the opportunity to help shape our daily operations, support team development, and contribute to a positive and successful transition.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, genuinely enjoys helping others, and believes that exceptional veterinary medicine starts with a strong team.

If you're an experienced veterinary nurse ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and grow with Healthy Pets Veterinary Care!

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during appointments while maintaining efficient patient flow.

• Accurately fill and administer medications as directed by veterinarians.

• Demonstrate proper and compassionate animal handling and restraint.

• Collect diagnostic samples, including blood draws and cytology samples.

• Place IV catheters and administer fluids and injections.

• Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia induction, intubation, monitoring, and patient recovery.

• Assist with dental procedures, including full-mouth dental radiographs (dental experience is a MUST).

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.

• Provide a positive, friendly experience for patients, clients, and fellow team members.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

Pay Range

USD $23.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.

Compensation: 23 to 26 (USD)