Active RVT, LVT, or CVT credential in the state of practice.
Minimum three years in a veterinary clinical environment, with one year in a supervisory role.
Proven leadership experience managing a credentialed clinical team.
Strong understanding of technician scope of practice across multiple states and specialties.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily technician deployment across specialty and emergency services.
Collaborate with the medical director on clinical protocols and workflows.
Monitor clinical quality indicators and implement corrective actions as needed.
Serve as a clinical resource for the technician team on complex cases.
Lead and develop the credentialed technician team across all shifts.
Conduct performance reviews and coaching aligned with clinical standards.
Ensure compliance with credentialing and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance options.
401(k) with company match.
Employer-paid basic life insurance with optional add-ons.
Paid time off and sick pay.
Employee discounts and insurance perks.
Employee referral bonus program.
Access to mental health and various support options.
Uniform allowance.
Continuing education support for licensed staff.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Position Information
Title: Technician Manager Reports To: Hospital Director Position Type: Full-time Compensation: $9,000 - $100,000 annual salary FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital - onsite, 24-hour specialty and emergency operations Position Summary
Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a clinically minded and team-focused technician manager to lead the credentialed technician team at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. The Technician manager is responsible for the performance, development, and daily coordination of the hosiptal's RVT, LVT, and CVT staff, ensuring clinical excellence across all specialty and emergency services. This role partners closely with the medical director, hospital leadership, and department managers to maintain the highest standards of patient care and technician practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Operations
Oversee daily technician deployment across specialty services, emergency and critical care, ensuring appropriate coverage and skill alignment.
Collaborate with the medical director and veterinarians on clinical protocols, case support workflows and equipment utilization.
Monitor clinical quality indicators and take corrective actions when gaps in technician practice or patient safety are identified.
Serve as a clinical resource for the technician team, providing guidance on complex cases, procedures and controlled substance handling.
Team Leadership and Development
Lead, schedule and develop the credentialed technician team across all clinical departments and shifts.
Conduct regular performance conversations, coaching sessions and formal reviews aligned with clinical standards and Veritas Veterinary Partners' values.
Partner with the hospital director and People and Culture Operations on recruiting, onboarding, retention and performance management.
Identify skill gaps and facilitate continuing education, certification support and clinical development opportunities.
Foster a team culture of clinical excellence and professional growth by remaining open to feedback from teammates and leaders, and actively creating space for every technician to contribute ideas and observations that raise the standard of care.
Compliance and Credentialing
Ensure all technicians maintain active credentialing (RVT, LVT or CVT) in the applicable state of practice.
Maintain accurate credentialing records and coordinate timely renewals in partnership with People and Culture Operations.
Ensure team compliance with DEA controlled substance regulations and state veterinary practice act requirements specific to credentialed roles.
Support preparation for accreditation reviews and regulatory inspections as they relate to the technician team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Maintain a dotted-line relationship with the director of veterinary nursing, putting network nursing standards, technician training and scope-of-practice guidance into practice at the hospital.
Partner with the patient care manager to ensure seamless coordination between credentialed and non-credentialed patient care staff.
Collaborate with the client experience manager to ensure clinical communication with clients is accurate, compassionate and timely.
Qualifications Required
Active credentialing as an RVT, LVT or CVT in the state of practice.
Minimum three years of experience in a veterinary clinical environment with at least one year in a supervisory or lead technician role.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing or developing a credentialed clinical team.
Strong understanding of credentialed technician scope of practice across multiple states and specialty veterinary disciplines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner across clinical and operational teams.
Preferred
Experience in specialty or emergency veterinary medicine including critical care, surgery, oncology or internal medicine.
Prior experience in a high-growth or multi-site veterinary organization.
VTS credential in a relevant discipline.
Work Environment
This position is onsite full-time at a Partner Hospital in a fast-paced specialty and emergency veterinary environment. The role requires frequent movement throughout the facility, extended periods at a computer for administrative tasks, and availability during varying shifts including some evenings and weekends based on operational needs. The Hospital Manager may be exposed to animal handling, medical equipment and clinical noise.
Employee Benefits
We are committed to supporting the well being, growth, and stability of our team members:
Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance options
401(k) with company match
Employer paid basic life insurance + optional add on policies
Paid time off and sick pay
Employee discounts and insurance perks
Employee referral bonus program
Access to mental health and other various support options
