Lead Surgical Veterinary Technician

<p><span data-contrast="none"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lead Surgical LVT</strong></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Core Values Integration:</strong><br>Deliver exceptional service with compassion and hospitality.<br>● Make positive assumptions.<br>● Build trust with transparency.<br>● Seek improvement and maintain a growth mindset.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Essential Competencies</strong><br>● Leadership &amp; Accountability: Leads by example, promotes professionalism, and holds self and others accountable to hospital standards.<br>● Clinical Mentorship &amp; Staff Development: Mentors, trains, and develops LVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Hospital Assistants through demonstration, observation, coaching, competency assessment, and constructive feedback.<br>● Surgical Workflow Management: Coordinates daily surgery and dentistry workflow to maximize patient safety, efficiency, and team communication.<br>● Client Communication: Confidently communicates with clients regarding surgical procedures, patient status, discharge instructions, and financial plans.<br>● Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates advanced anesthesia, surgical nursing, and technical skills while maintaining compliance with hospital protocols.<br>● Team Collaboration: Works collaboratively with DVMs, and all hospital departments to promote continuity of care.<br>● Organization &amp; Time Management: Effectively prioritizes patient care, staffing needs, training responsibilities, and departmental workflow.<br>● Commitment to Growth: Continuously seeks opportunities to improve clinical skills, leadership abilities, and department performance.<br>● Safety Compliance: Ensures compliance with OSHA standards, hospital safety protocols, controlled substance regulations, and PPE requirements.<br>● Identify training gaps and work proactively with employees and leadership to develop action plans that improve perfor