Posted 8 days ago
Lead Veterinary Technician
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Leads and supports a veterinary clinical team, assisting veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia, diagnostics and treatments, educating pet owners, and mentoring assistants in a combined urgent care and general practice.
About this role
Step Into Leadership. Shape the Future of Vet Medicine.
No Overnights | Flexible Shifts | Pet Benefits | Urgent Care + General Practice
Sploot Veterinary Care is rewriting the rules of veterinary medicine, and your next role could be part of it!
The Sploot Difference
At Sploot, we believe that cared-for teams provide better medicine. By prioritizing support, mentorship, and work-life balance, our medical teams provide the Gold Standard of veterinary care to our clients.
- Sustainable Schedules: 10- and 12-hour shifts with varying days per week, with no overnights
- Mentorship at Every Stage: work alongside a phenomenal team of doctors and nurses who are here to answer your questions and provide guidance on a daily basis
- Tech-Forward Tools: utilize Sploot’s modern tools for modern care, including a laparoscopic surgery suite and CoVET AI Scribe to handle note-taking
- Unique Case Mix: practicing both urgent care and general practice, no day is ever the same
- Exceptional Pet Benefits: get care either free, at cost, or deep discounts for up to 5 of your own pets
Who You Are
- Certified Veterinary Tech (Utah): RVT, CVT, or LVT with a current Utah license. Credentials required.
- Clinical Experience: 4+ years of vet tech experience.
- Team-First Mindset: Collaborative, communicative, and willing to jump in where needed. No ego - just great care.
- Organized & Proactive: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and a knack for improving processes.
- Compassionate & Growth-Oriented: Gentle with pets, respectful with clients, and motivated to keep learning and improving veterinary care.
- Experience in urgent or emergency care
- Experience in dentistry and anesthesia required
What You’ll Do
- Clinical Partnership: Support veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics.
- Client Education & Support: Guide and reassure pet parents by clearly explaining care plans and at-home instructions.
- Technical & Lab Skills: Perform blood draws, lab tests, IV catheter placement, radiographs (including dental), medication/vaccine administration, and assist with wound care.
- Clinic Operations: Maintain accurate digital records (with AI scribe support), restock supplies, and keep equipment clean and sterilized.
- Culture & Mentorship: Live our core values through open communication, teamwork, and a positive, solutions-focused mindset - while mentoring assistants and supporting the team.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive Pay: $32-34/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays.
- Full reimbursement for Utah technician licensure + up to $400 of CE reimbursement annually
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for you and your household
- Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts on diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries for up to 5 of your own pets
- Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
- PTO accrual from day 1 up to 80 hours, and increasing with tenure
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, and bereavement leave for both human and pet losses
- Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events
At Sploot, we’re building the future of vet med one clinic, one case, and one team member at a time. Join our team and discover how fun, fulfilling, and supportive a veterinary career can be.
According to Utah state law, our company practices continuous hiring, ensuring equal opportunity employment and ongoing consideration for qualified candidates. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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