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Lead Veterinary Technician

Salt Lake City, UTOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 2 days ago

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Required skills

  • RVT
  • CVT
  • LVT
  • Utah license
  • urgent or emergency care
  • dentistry
  • anesthesia
  • surgery prep
  • anesthesia monitoring
  • treatments

Nice to have

  • process improvement
  • laparoscopic surgery suite
  • CoVET AI Scribe

Role summary

Sploot Veterinary Care is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role involves supporting veterinarians with clinical procedures, educating clients, performing technical and lab skills, maintaining clinic operations with AI scribe support, and mentoring assistants. The position offers flexible shifts, no overnights, and competitive pay with comprehensive benefits including pet care, health insurance, 401(k), and PTO. Requires a Certified Veterinary Tech (Utah) with 4+ years of experience, a team-first mindset, and experience in urgent care, dentistry, and anesthesia.

Step Into Leadership. Shape the Future of Vet Medicine.No Overnights | Flexible Shifts | Pet Benefits | Urgent Care + General Practice

Sploot Veterinary Care is rewriting the rules of veterinary medicine, and your next role could be part of it!

The Sploot Difference

At Sploot, we believe that cared-for teams provide better medicine. By prioritizing support, mentorship, and work-life balance, our medical teams provide the Gold Standard of veterinary care to our clients.

  • Sustainable Schedules: 10- and 12-hour shifts with varying days per week, with no overnights
  • Mentorship at Every Stage: work alongside a phenomenal team of doctors and nurses who are here to answer your questions and provide guidance on a daily basis
  • Tech-Forward Tools: utilize Sploot’s modern tools for modern care, including a laparoscopic surgery suite and CoVET AI Scribe to handle note-taking
  • Unique Case Mix: practicing both urgent care and general practice, no day is ever the same
  • Exceptional Pet Benefits: get care either free, at cost, or deep discounts for up to 5 of your own pets
  • Who You Are

  • Certified Veterinary Tech (Utah): RVT, CVT, or LVT with a current Utah license preferred, or non-licensed technician with significant experience.
  • Clinical Experience: 4+ years of vet tech experience.
  • Team-First Mindset: Collaborative, communicative, and willing to jump in where needed. No ego - just great care.
  • Organized & Proactive: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and a knack for improving processes.
  • Compassionate & Growth-Oriented: Gentle with pets, respectful with clients, and motivated to keep learning and improving veterinary care.
  • Experience in urgent or emergency care
  • Experience in dentistry and anesthesia required
  • What You’ll Do

  • Clinical Partnership: Support veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics.
  • Client Education & Support: Guide and reassure pet parents by clearly explaining care plans and at-home instructions.
  • Technical & Lab Skills: Perform blood draws, lab tests, IV catheter placement, radiographs (including dental), medication/vaccine administration, and assist with wound care.
  • Clinic Operations: Maintain accurate digital records (with AI scribe support), restock supplies, and keep equipment clean and sterilized.
  • Culture & Mentorship: Live our core values through open communication, teamwork, and a positive, solutions-focused mindset - while mentoring assistants and supporting the team.
  • What You’ll Get

  • Competitive Pay: $32-34/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays.
  • Full reimbursement for Utah technician licensure + up to $400 of CE reimbursement annually
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for you and your household
  • Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts on diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries for up to 5 of your own pets
  • Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available
  • 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
  • PTO accrual from day 1 up to 80 hours, and increasing with tenure
  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, and bereavement leave for both human and pet losses
  • Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events
  • At Sploot, we’re building the future of vet med one clinic, one case, and one team member at a time. Join our team and discover how fun, fulfilling, and supportive a veterinary career can be.According to Utah state law, our company practices continuous hiring, ensuring equal opportunity employment and ongoing consideration for qualified candidates. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.#LI-Onsite

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