Certified Lead Veterinary Technician

Job Description

The Certified Lead Veterinary Technician supports clinical operations at the Ross University Veterinary Clinic (RUVC) within the Clinical Sciences Department. The role combines patient care, clinical oversight, teaching, animal care, student support, and on-call duties while maintaining high standards of care, customer service, and student experience. Working alongside the Clinic Director, the technician supports the veterinary technician team and supervises veterinary assistants in training. Shared management responsibilities include maintaining AVMA and AAHA accreditation standards, addressing training needs, identifying career development opportunities, managing annual performance reviews, and overseeing scheduling and timecards. The role also provides input on budgets and oversight of facilities, IT, and equipment, ensures general maintenance and repair of assigned work areas, and works with the Health and Safety team on regulatory compliance. The expected allocation is approximately 85% clinical duties and 15% team management and development. Management responsibilities may be discussed based on the applicant. Applicants must hold an associate degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field and a current Certified, Licensed, or Registered Veterinary Technician/Nurse credential. At least five years of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician/Nurse, or equivalent, and at least one year of supervisory, team-lead, or leadership experience are required. Experience in supervision, technician training, or student support is beneficial. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have experience using learning management and assessment platforms, such as Canvas and ExamSoft, and veterinary practice management software, preferably ProVet Cloud. Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are also needed. For the complete responsibilities and current application details, review the full posting on the employer’s application page.