Anesthesiology, Animal Care, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Dentistry, Emergency Care, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Laboratory, Leadership, Medicine, Mentoring, Network Support, Nursing, Operations, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Primary Care, Radiology, Safety Standards, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan
Located in the heart of downtown New Haven, Elm City Vet is a modern primary care hospital focused on high-quality medicine, compassionate client care, and a collaborative team culture. As part of the Pieper Veterinary network and COVE Animal Health, our team benefits from the support, resources, and medical collaboration of one of the region s leading veterinary organizations.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Veterinary Technician to help guide and support our growing hospital team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys leadership, mentorship, patient care, and helping create an exceptional client and team experience.
What You ll Do
- Lead and support the technician and assistant team during daily hospital operations
- Assist with workflow coordination and patient care priorities
- Partner closely with veterinarians and hospital leadership
- Mentor and train team members while promoting a positive, collaborative culture
- Support anesthesia monitoring, surgery, dentistry, laboratory work, radiology, and nursing care
- Ensure high standards of patient safety, cleanliness, and medical quality
- Help foster an outstanding client experience through clear communication and compassionate care
- Assist with inventory, equipment oversight, and operational efficiency as needed
What We re Looking For
- Veterinary technician experience in a fast-paced veterinary setting
- Leadership or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong technical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Ability to remain calm and supportive in busy environments
- Passion for teamwork, teaching, and continuous improvement
- CVT/LVT/RVT preferred but not required depending on experience and state requirements
Why Elm City Vet?
- Modern downtown New Haven location with extended weekday hours
- Collaborative and supportive hospital culture
- Opportunity to help shape and grow a newer hospital team
- Connected access to Pieper Veterinary specialists, emergency services, and shared medical expertise
- Career growth opportunities across COVE Animal Health
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- CE allowance and professional development support
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discounts
- Opportunities for advancement within COVE Animal Health
About COVE Animal Health
COVE Animal Health supports a growing network of veterinary hospitals united by a shared commitment to exceptional medicine, collaboration, and people-first leadership. Our hospitals maintain their unique local identities while benefiting from the strength, support, and shared resources of a larger veterinary community.
We are committed to building teams that reflect our core values:
- We do the right thing
- We care deeply
- We have high standards
- We are here to help
COVE Animal Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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