Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

General Information Ref: 48903 Department: Vet Tech / Vet Assistant VT Campus Job Site: Shores Animal Hospital Date Published: 03-19-2026 Pay Class: Full-Time Base Min.: 20 Base Max.: 26

Description & Requirements

Company Overview You are invited to join Shores Animal Hospital, a dedicated veterinary practice that has provided comprehensive care to the Gainesville community since 1974. We are proud of the deep trust we have built with pet owners, reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. Our core mission is treating every pet like our own while focusing on high-quality medical services and patient wellness.

If you are seeking an opportunity where you can genuinely connect with clients and dedicate yourself to advanced small animal medicine, this is where you can do your best work. Joining our team means you are joining a culture built for success. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all teammates feel supported, heard, and encouraged to grow.

As part of a larger network, you will have access to educational opportunities and collaborative internal specialty consultations, ensuring you always have the resources necessary to make the best decisions for your patients. We believe in investing in our teammates, offering structured programs designed to help you achieve long-term career goals, whether that means advancing into leadership or becoming a credentialed technician. We provide the stability and support necessary for you to succeed.

Shores Animal Hospital is equipped to provide comprehensive care covering the full spectrum of small animal veterinary services. We offer:

• Advanced veterinary medicine
• Complete wellness and prevention programs
• Sophisticated testing and diagnostics
• Complex surgical procedures

Our ability to provide urgent care services means you will handle diverse and stimulating caseloads daily. We also support innovative workflow solutions like drop-off services, allowing you to maximize efficiency while ensuring every patient receives the attention and quality medical treatment they deserve.

Gainesville, Florida offers a welcoming community known for its Southern charm and intellectual vibrancy. As a city rich in history, you will be joining a practice that has been a cornerstone of local pet health since 1974. Gainesville provides excellent quality of life with access to beautiful natural springs and parks, offering a perfect balance between professional dedication and outdoor enjoyment. Come build your life and career in a community that genuinely respects and values its dedicated veterinary professionals.

Job Description: Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (LCVT)

Your Impact as a Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (LCVT) The Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (LCVT) provides skilled medical care under the direction of a veterinarian while supporting hospital operations through oversight of the technical team. You will serve as a primary point of contact for medical support staff, helping to ensure high-quality patient care, efficient workflows, and consistent application of protocols.

In this role, you provide essential mentorship, guidance, and technical leadership to your teammates while fostering a collaborative and supportive hospital culture.

Note: The Certified Veterinary Technician title is used in the following states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, and Utah. Responsibilities will be outlined by the states Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian where applicable.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Clinical Leadership: You will deliver high-quality patient care under DVM supervision, utilizing advanced technical skills across nursing, dental, surgical, radiology, and pharmacy areas.
• Team Mentorship & Coaching: You will act as a shift leader, coordinating workflows and providing real-time coaching, onboarding support, and technical development for technicians and assistants.
• Operational Partnership: You will support hospital leadership by implementing protocols, modeling hospital values, and identifying workflow efficiencies to improve the client and patient experience.
• Inventory & Equipment Oversight: You will oversee the inventory of medical supplies and pharmacy items and ensure routine maintenance of hospital equipment is performed and documented.
• Client Communication: You will discuss medical records, estimates, and discharge instructions with clients, empowering them with information while escalating complex medical concerns to the veterinarian.
• Patient Documentation: You will maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation in patient records using appropriate terminology and formatting standards.

What Youll Bring to the Team

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• Current veterinary technician license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician with demonstrated leadership or mentorship responsibilities preferred.
• Advanced technical proficiency in veterinary nursing, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, radiology, and lab work.
• Strong ability to lead by example, motivate others, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive, friendly attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Capacity to work on hard surfaces for extended periods in noisy environments.
• Routine exposure to animals that may bite or scratch and occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, and biological hazards.
• Adequate hearing and vision; close distance color depth perception are required to operate medical equipment and computer systems.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How Youre Supported As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you so you can focus on the medicine.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive hourly rate that recognizes your advanced licensure and leadership responsibilities.
• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security: Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options with match and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• Commitment to Growth: We invest in your career with leadership development tracks, mentorship opportunities, and support for your professional licensure and continuing education.
• The Power of a Network: Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration and medical excellence.
• Valuable Perks: Enjoy generous paid time off, discounted veterinary care for your own pets, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 900 hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values - Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 Most Loved Workplace, ranked #2 in Americas Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.