Surgery Veterinary Technician Lead

Overview

Veterinary Technician with a passion for mentorship and leadership wanted. Join our team at PEAK Veterinary Referral Center located in Williston, VT as a Surgery Veterinary Technician Lead to deliver remarkable care to pets while guiding and supporting a talented group of Veterinary Technicians.

Schedule: M-Th 7a – 5p

We invest in YOU with CE & uniform allowances
• PTO + holiday double time
• employee pet discount
• 401k with medical/dental/vision
• disability & life insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Vet Bloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• Purdue Tech Program partnership with scholarships
• CVT license reimbursement
• VTS financial support & onsite mentorship
• and yes—ask us about VTNE reimbursement!

You’ll be the operational heartbeat of our surgery service—anticipating needs, keeping the day on track, and ensuring our surgeons, technicians, and clients are fully supported.

• Drive the daily surgical plan by coordinating case order, operating room assignments, and technician coverage to ensure every day runs with intention and efficiency.
• Be the calm in the chaos, actively managing the flow of the surgery schedule and stepping in to solve problems before they disrupt patient care.
• Serve as the trusted point person for surgeons, staying on the floor and readily available to support real-time decision-making and workflow needs.
• Navigate complex medical and financial conversations, overseeing advanced estimates and guiding clients through emotionally charged or high-touch situations with clarity and compassion.
• Own equipment and implant logistics, including troubleshooting equipment issues, managing urgent and specialty implant orders, and tracking/returning surgical implants (including total hips).
• Protect the future schedule, proactively monitoring forward bookings to identify and correct scheduling conflicts or inappropriate case placement.
• Keep communication flowing, monitoring the surgery team inbox and Chewy portal to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, thinks several steps ahead, and takes pride in being the person everyone relies on to keep the day running smoothly—for the team, the surgeons, and most importantly, the patients.

Please note that this is not a management position and will not involve attending management meetings or handling disciplinary actions.

• You are a confident, skilled Veterinary Technician. Bonus points if you are a CVT, LVT, or VTS!
• You possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills aimed at establishing long lasting, positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
• You are able to work well independently and in a team environment, leading by example and holding oneself accountable for quality medicine and customer service.
• You exhibit flexibility, dependability, responsibility, and possess excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people who share that same value.

• Culture that actually means something: Kindness, inclusivity, and mutual respect aren’t buzzwords here—they’re how we operate.
• A team that has your back: You’ll work with professionals who want you to succeed and are invested in each other.
• Real growth—not empty promises: Learning, development, and advancement are actively supported through mentorship, CE, and specialty pathways.
• Medicine you’re proud of: We practice high-quality, thoughtful, progressive medicine that puts patients first—always.
• Innovation at the table: Our doctors value collaboration and fresh ideas. Your voice and expertise matter here.

• We offer unrivaled career development through a variety of veterinary nursing mentorship programs — including ER Immerse, an Approved Veterinary Assistant Program, Sedation & Anesthesia Foundations, Education Sponsorship, VTS Mentorship, and more!
• You’ll also receive free access to Vet Bloom, your hub for cutting-edge, flexible veterinary learning designed to advance every stage…