Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Veterinary Technician - Surgery Lead
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Lead Surgery Veterinary Technician
Jacksonville FL
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Capital Veterinary Specialist, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are At Capital Veterinary Specialists, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Capital Veterinary Specialists is a high-quality practice equipped with the latest technology in beautiful and clean facilities. We offer excellent medicine, surgery, laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiology, ultrasound, laser and more. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance. At Capital Veterinary Specialists, we invest heavily in our employee's long term health and happiness!
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. Capital Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Lead Surgery Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Lead Surgery Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Role Responsibilities: Team Leadership
Setting clear expectations for behavior, communication, and clinical performance
Coaching, mentoring, and developing each technician’s skills and confidence
Addressing performance concerns with clarity and fairness
Supporting technician wellbeing and morale through positive leadership
Staff schedule
Operational Oversight
Managing surgical technician scheduling to align with caseload and staff capacity
Ensuring surgical suite readiness: equipment function, inventory stocked, instruments sterilized
Streamlining workflow and communication between surgery prep, doctors, and recovery teams
Problem‑solving clinical or logistical issues that arise during the day
Oversight of Cubex (stocking, discrepancy resolution, cycle counts)
Maintenance of surgical equipment
Training & Development
Onboarding and training new hires in anesthesia, surgery protocols, and best practices
Organizing in‑house skill refreshers and CE opportunities
Building a team culture that values learning, curiosity, and shared knowledge
Clinical Excellence
Ensuring consistent, high‑quality patient care throughout the perioperative period
Monitoring compliance with anesthetic protocols, surgical checklists, and safety standards
Leading by example through hands‑on support when needed
Collaboration & Communication
Acting as a communication bridge between technicians, surgeons, and leadership
Bringing team concerns, ideas, or improvement opportunities to leadership
Supporting hospital‑wide initiatives and cross‑department collaboration
Daily/Weekly Responsibilities
Morning team check‑ins or surgical huddles
Mid‑shift walkthroughs to observe flow and support team members
Addressing equipment, inventory, or procedural needs
Holding 1‑on‑1 check‑ins or coaching conversations as needed
Reviewing technician documentation and anesthetic records for accuracy
Meeting with leadership to align on hospital priorities
Experience & Skills Requirements:
Veterinary technician licensure preferred, but not required
3–5 years of clinical surgical experience
2–3 years leadership experience
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You’ll Grow With Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Benefits – our care in action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
Paid time off
including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks
including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized
backup and ongoing care support
for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k
with employer contribution and no waiting period
Continuing education and development support
through our library of
free CE courses
and paid time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities
and
student loan support
program
and so much more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $27–$28/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
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Jacksonville FL
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Capital Veterinary Specialist, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are At Capital Veterinary Specialists, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Capital Veterinary Specialists is a high-quality practice equipped with the latest technology in beautiful and clean facilities. We offer excellent medicine, surgery, laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiology, ultrasound, laser and more. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance. At Capital Veterinary Specialists, we invest heavily in our employee's long term health and happiness!
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. Capital Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Lead Surgery Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Lead Surgery Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Role Responsibilities: Team Leadership
Setting clear expectations for behavior, communication, and clinical performance
Coaching, mentoring, and developing each technician’s skills and confidence
Addressing performance concerns with clarity and fairness
Supporting technician wellbeing and morale through positive leadership
Staff schedule
Operational Oversight
Managing surgical technician scheduling to align with caseload and staff capacity
Ensuring surgical suite readiness: equipment function, inventory stocked, instruments sterilized
Streamlining workflow and communication between surgery prep, doctors, and recovery teams
Problem‑solving clinical or logistical issues that arise during the day
Oversight of Cubex (stocking, discrepancy resolution, cycle counts)
Maintenance of surgical equipment
Training & Development
Onboarding and training new hires in anesthesia, surgery protocols, and best practices
Organizing in‑house skill refreshers and CE opportunities
Building a team culture that values learning, curiosity, and shared knowledge
Clinical Excellence
Ensuring consistent, high‑quality patient care throughout the perioperative period
Monitoring compliance with anesthetic protocols, surgical checklists, and safety standards
Leading by example through hands‑on support when needed
Collaboration & Communication
Acting as a communication bridge between technicians, surgeons, and leadership
Bringing team concerns, ideas, or improvement opportunities to leadership
Supporting hospital‑wide initiatives and cross‑department collaboration
Daily/Weekly Responsibilities
Morning team check‑ins or surgical huddles
Mid‑shift walkthroughs to observe flow and support team members
Addressing equipment, inventory, or procedural needs
Holding 1‑on‑1 check‑ins or coaching conversations as needed
Reviewing technician documentation and anesthetic records for accuracy
Meeting with leadership to align on hospital priorities
Experience & Skills Requirements:
Veterinary technician licensure preferred, but not required
3–5 years of clinical surgical experience
2–3 years leadership experience
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You’ll Grow With Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Benefits – our care in action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
Paid time off
including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks
including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized
backup and ongoing care support
for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k
with employer contribution and no waiting period
Continuing education and development support
through our library of
free CE courses
and paid time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities
and
student loan support
program
and so much more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $27–$28/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
#J-18808-Ljbffr