Lead Veterinary Assistant/Technician
VetEvolve
$18 - $27 / hour
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Description
Who is VetEvolve?
VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.
Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Compensation: $18–$27/hour, commensurate with licensure and experience
Position Summary:
The Lead Veterinary Assistant is a senior clinical support leader responsible for setting the standard for patient care, team performance, and operational excellence within the hospital. In addition to performing advanced Veterinary Assistant duties, the Lead Veterinary Assistant serves as a mentor, trainer, and process improvement partner for the Practice Manager and veterinary team. This role may include direct supervision of Veterinary Assistants and plays a key role in ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high-quality clinical support.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Model and reinforce exceptional patient care, client communication, and professional standards across the hospital.
- Provide mentorship, training, and day-to-day guidance to Veterinary Assistants, supporting skill development and performance consistency.
- Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures, serving as a clinical resource for the team.
- Safely restrain animals and ensure proper handling techniques are followed by all team members.
- Support onboarding and training of new Veterinary Assistants, reinforcing hospital protocols and clinical workflows.
- Monitor and support adherence to medical, safety, and sanitation protocols.
- Partner with the Practice Manager to identify opportunities for workflow improvements, efficiency gains, and enhanced patient care.
- Assist with scheduling, coverage coordination, and task prioritization for Veterinary Assistants as needed.
- Support inventory management, stocking of clinical supplies, and organization of treatment and exam areas.
- Serve as a point of escalation for clinical support questions and operational concerns within the assistant team.
- Ensure accurate medical record documentation, treatment plan entry, and charge capture.
- Maintain compliance with all safety, confidentiality, and patient care protocols.
- Perform all standard Veterinary Assistant duties as needed to support hospital operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years of veterinary assistant or related animal care experience required.
- Prior experience mentoring, training, or leading peers strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and foster a collaborative, positive team environment.
- Proficiency in veterinary practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to remain composed and professional in high-stress or emotionally charged situations.
- Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
- Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
Hours:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.
- Typically 35-40 hours/week. Rotating Saturday schedule.
Compensation and Benefits:
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.
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We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.
About this role
VetEvolve's Charlotte mixed animal practice is seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant to step into a senior clinical support role that blends hands-on patient care with team leadership. You'd mentor and train other assistants, assist veterinarians during exams and procedures, and work directly with the Practice Manager on workflow improvements and operational consistency. This position requires someone with at least three years of veterinary assistant experience who can model high standards for patient handling, safety protocols, and client communication while managing the day-to-day clinical support needs of a busy hospital.
Beyond the core duties of restraint, instrument preparation, and medical record documentation, you'd serve as a clinical resource and point of escalation for your team, support new hire onboarding, help coordinate scheduling and coverage, and contribute to inventory and supply management. The role demands strong organizational and problem-solving skills, comfort with practice management software, and the physical capability to handle animals up to 130 pounds and work extended periods on your feet. Prior experience leading or mentoring peers is strongly preferred.
The position offers a full-time schedule (typically 35–40 hours weekly with rotating Saturdays), comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. Compensation is based on licensure and experience. You'll need flexibility to work all hours the practice operates and the composure to handle high-stress situations in a clinical environment.
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