Lead Veterinary Technician

Do you want to love your career and cultivate that same passion in others?

VCA Callfield Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant / Technician to join and lead as a Technician Supervisor full time.

We are an AAHA accredited, full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Wichita Falls, Texas. Our professional and courteous staff seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.

Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Why join The VCA Callfield Animal Hospital Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development.

VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

When it comes to managing other vet techs, a lead vet tech has a few key responsibilities :

1. Assigning tasks : The lead vet tech delegates responsibilities to other technicians, ensuring that each team member has a clear understanding of their duties and expectations.

2. Providing guidance and support : They offer guidance and support to other vet techs, answering questions, providing feedback, and helping them improve their skills.

3. Training and development : Lead vet techs play a crucial role in training new technicians, ensuring they are properly trained in protocols, procedures, and best practices.

4. Monitoring performance : They regularly assess the performance of other technicians, providing constructive feedback and addressing any areas for improvement.

5. Fostering teamwork : Lead vet techs promote a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and open communication among the team.

6. Addressing conflicts : If any conflicts or issues arise among the technicians, the lead vet tech steps in to mediate and find resolutions that maintain a harmonious work environment.

7. Conducting team meetings : They organize regular team meetings to discuss updates, address concerns, and share important information.

8. Supporting professional growth : Lead vet techs encourage professional growth and development among the team, providing resources and opportunities for further education and training.

9. Ensuring compliance : They ensure that all technicians adhere to clinic policies, safety protocols, and ethical standards.

10. Acting as a liaison : Lead vet techs serve as a point of contact between the technicians and the veterinarian, relaying information, concerns, and updates as needed.

By managing and supporting other vet techs, the lead vet tech helps create a cohesive and efficient team that provides exceptional care to animals.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

We want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to :

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed.

It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at