Description

Veterinary Technician Manager

Garden Grove, CA | Full-Time

Are you an experienced veterinary technician who loves leading a team, setting high standards, and keeping a busy hospital running smoothly? Our well-established, fast-paced multi-doctor small animal practice in Garden Grove is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician / Manager to guide our technical team and partner with doctors to deliver outstanding patient care and client service.

Position Overview

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines advanced technical skills with team management responsibilities. The Lead Veterinary Technician / Manager works closely with doctors and practice leadership to ensure smooth daily operations, high-quality medicine, and a positive, respectful team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor veterinary technicians and assistants
• Maintain high standards of patient care, safety, and hospital protocols
• Support doctors with appointments, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and emergency cases
• Schedule and supervise technical staff; assist with performance management
• Oversee inventory, equipment maintenance, and controlled drug logs
• Optimize workflow and efficiency in a high-volume setting
• Assist with client communication and service recovery as needed
• Collaborate with leadership on hiring, onboarding, and staff development
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, OSHA, and California regulations

Qualifications

• RVT preferred (or equivalent experience considered)
• 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience
• Previous lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical support skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership abilities
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Passion for teamwork, mentorship, and quality medicine

Schedule

• Full-time position consisting of 4 ten-hour shifts per week.

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 an hourly pay rate from $28-32/ 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.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter.