Why You’ll Love this Lead Veterinary Technician Job!
Are you looking to grow a successful career based on your love for animals?
When you join Wake Forest Animal Hospital, an EverVet Partner, you will be welcomed into a supportive community motivated by the genuine desire to make a meaningful difference for pets and their owners. As a critical member of our team, our Lead Veterinary Technicians enable us to deliver excellent service and top-quality care to our clients. You will directly support veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures and may independently handle appointments when veterinary oversight is not necessary.
If you are ready to join a dynamic team where quality animal care is valued at the highest level, apply for the Lead Veterinary Technician position today!
Pay Range : $22-$28 / hour
Benefits :
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
- 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match
- Maternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance
- Discount Programs
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- On-Demand Pay Options
- Referral Bonus
Career Enhancement Benefits :
The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician programAccess to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and EventsAccess to a multitude of VMG resourcesIndicates eligibility for Full-Time positions onlyResponsibilities
Manage pharmaceutical inventory and reorder pointsImplement Pulse system for ordersKeep hospital fully stockedDiscuss and present vendor discount programsConduct weekly and quarterly inventory countsManage product expirations and handle returnsShop for deals and finalize with Hospital AdministratorFollow pharmaceutical regulationsDevelop return policiesParticipate in weekly staff meetingsRelay vendor information and approve prescription requestsSubmit prescriptions to pharmaciesMaintain accurate inventory countsCommunicate product updates to staffProvide exceptional customer serviceImprove pharmacy and exam room efficiencyDevelop tech / assistant training program and schedulesRespond to pharmacy communications promptlyOther duties as assignedManagerial Duties :
Supervise inventory counts and orderingOversee pharmaceutical and surgical product orders via PulseNotify staff of product changesSupervise pharmacy assistants, RVTs, and vet assistantsSchedule lunch and learnsAttend weekly management meetingsRequired Skills
High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalentAssociate’s degree in a related field preferredVeterinary Assistant Certification preferredAt least one to two years’ experience preferredExperience handling a variety of animalsStrong customer service skillsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to lift up to 50 poundsBasic math and writing skillsAbility to express compassionAdvanced understanding of diseases / medications / anesthesiaUnderstanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behaviorKnowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)