Surgery Veterinary Technician Lead

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

Schedule:

• M-Th 7a – 5p

• 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.

• 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 possesses 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 VetBloom, your hub for cutting-edge, flexible veterinary learning designed to advance every stage of your career.

About Peak
Peak Veterinary Referral Center is a 14,000 sq. ft. hospital providing state-of-the-art diagnostics, treatments, and 24-hour care for hospitalized patients seven days a week.

We offer referral services in the fields of internal medicine, cardiology, surgery,  oncology, radiology, and behavior. PEAK is the most comprehensive multi-specialty facility serving northern New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

In 2021, we launched a 7-day-per-week veterinary Urgent Care service to support the non-critical medical needs of pets!

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.peakveterinary.com.
ed doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, Ethos 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.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health 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.

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