Lead Veterinary Technician

Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic

Job Description

Lead Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)

Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic – Colorado

Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Full-Time Lead Veterinary Technician to join our established, four-doctor practice in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys mentoring others, setting the tone on the floor, and staying actively involved in patient care.

Our hospital operates at the intersection of general practice and urgent care, serving a loyal client base and striving to see same-day urgent cases whenever possible. With experienced doctors and engaging medicine, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

About the Practice

  • Four-doctor team with exceptional tenure (9–30+ years in practice)
  • Highly respected in the community with a loyal following
  • Doctor-forward practice model that values skilled, empowered technicians
  • Dedicated surgery days with strong technician involvement (dentals, spay/neuter, foreign body surgeries)
  • In-house IDEXX laboratory and collaboration with radiology specialists
  • Occasional exposure to exotic cases in addition to companion animal medicine
  • Leadership that is intentional about culture and committed to maintaining a positive, compassionate work environment

The Lead Veterinary Technician Role

This is a working lead position. The Lead Veterinary Technician plays a key role in supporting daily operations, mentoring the technician team, and helping maintain high clinical and professional standards—while remaining hands-on with patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a clinical leader and resource for the technician team
  • Lead by example in patient care, technical skills, and professionalism
  • Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
  • Perform and oversee anesthesia monitoring, dentals, and surgical support
  • Support training, onboarding, and skill development for technicians
  • Help maintain efficient workflows, organization, and communication on the floor
  • Foster teamwork, accountability, and a respectful work environment

Qualifications

  • Prior veterinary technician experience required
  • RVT/CVT/LVT strongly preferred (or equivalent experience with leadership background)
  • Strong technical skills, particularly in anesthesia, dentals, and laboratory work
  • Previous lead or informal leadership experience preferred
  • Confident communicator with a collaborative, team-first mindset
  • Compassionate, steady presence in a fast-paced clinical environment

Schedule

  • Full-Time position
  • Consistent schedule with collaboration and flexibility when possible

Compensation & Benefits

  • $23–$25 per hour, based on experience, credentials, and leadership background

Full-Time Benefits Include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid sick time
  • Employee discounts

Pet Care Benefits:

  • Exceptional employee pet care benefits, with most services covered for personal pets (excluding anesthesia and select large lab tests)

Why Join Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic

This is a strong opportunity for a technician who wants to grow into—or continue in—a leadership role within a stable, experienced hospital. You’ll work alongside long-tenured doctors, have a real voice on the floor, and help shape a team culture that values quality medicine, accountability, and mutual respect.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary technician career, we’d love to meet you.

 Accepting applications through 2/28 or until the position is filled. 

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.