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Veterinary Technician Manager - Dakota Veterinary Center - NY

Dakota VeterinaryOnsitePart TimeManager / Head$35,000–$38,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician Manager
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical nursing
Dentistry
Dental radiography
Venipuncture
IV catheter
Laboratory
Radiology

Nice to have

Technician Supervisor
Team development
Workflow improvement
Clinical standards

Role summary

Dakota Veterinary Center in White Plains, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician Manager to lead and develop their technician and veterinary assistant team. This hybrid role involves both leadership responsibilities, including coaching, mentoring, and improving workflow, as well as hands-on patient care. The ideal candidate will have current NYS LVT licensure, strong veterinary technician experience, and proven leadership or supervisory skills. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, training staff, maintaining clinical standards, and collaborating with doctors. The position offers competitive hourly pay ($35-$38/hour), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within Veterinary Innovative Partners.

Veterinary Technician Manager

Dakota Veterinary Center White Plains, NY$35–$38/hour | Full-Time | Leadership + Hands-On Patient Care

Ready to lead without giving up the medicine you love?

Dakota Veterinary Center is looking for an experienced veterinary professional to help lead, develop, and support our clinical support team. Our primary focus is finding an experienced New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician who is ready to step into a Technician Manager role. We are also open to considering an exceptional unlicensed veterinary professional with significant veterinary experience and demonstrated team leadership capabilities for a Veterinary Support Team Manager opportunity.

If you have become the person your team naturally turns to for guidance, training, problem solving, accountability, and support, this may be the next step you have been looking for. This is not a desk-only management position. We are looking for a leader who enjoys developing people, improving workflow, setting strong standards, and working alongside the team.

For licensed candidates, this position also provides the opportunity to remain actively involved in hands-on LVT patient care. For unlicensed candidates, clinical responsibilities will be structured appropriately based on experience and New York State requirements.

Why This Role?

$35–$38/hour based on experience

Real leadership opportunity with the ability to influence your team and hospital

Hands-on clinical work so you can continue using your technical skills

Mentorship and team development with the opportunity to help others grow

Strong partnership with hospital leadership, regional leaders, and our medical team

Career growth within Dakota Veterinary Center and Veterinary Innovative Partners

What You'll Do

You’ll help lead the day-to-day success of our technician and assistant team, including:

Coaching, mentoring, and developing technicians and veterinary assistants

Supporting onboarding and hands-on clinical training

Creating clear expectations and accountability across the team

Coordinating daily workflow, staffing, and patient care needs

Helping technicians utilize and grow their clinical skills

Maintaining strong medical, safety, and patient-care standards

Improving efficiency and communication between our doctors and support team

Supporting anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, treatments, and patient care

Stepping onto the floor and working alongside your team when needed

Who We're Looking For

You may already be a Technician Manager, Lead LVT, Technician Supervisor, or experienced LVT who is ready for more leadership responsibility.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Current New York State Veterinary Technician licensure + Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology or similar degree

Preferred strong hands-on veterinary technician experience

Leadership, supervisory, training, or mentorship experience

Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing

Experience with dentistry and dental radiography

Strong venipuncture, IV catheter, laboratory, radiology, and patient-care skills

The ability to coach others while also holding people accountable

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

$35.00–$38.00 per hour, based on experience and skillset

Flexible work schedules

Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid basic life insurance and voluntary options including AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income during unforeseen events.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates

Paid Time Off:

Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full-time teammates.

Two (2) floating holidays for added flexibility.

Training & Development:

Continuing education opportunities offered to both full-time and part-time teammates.

Personalized development programs, including regular check-ins and tailored growth plans, to help you advance in your career.

Tuition Assistance: Support for paying off student loan debt, available to all full-time teammates.

Uniform Allowance: $200 per year for full-time teammates to ensure you’re equipped with professional attire.

Discounted Pet Care: Available for both part-time and full-time teammates, helping you provide the best care for your pets.

Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy:

6–8 weeks of 100% income replacement (40% covered by VIP, 60% by STD).

An additional 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% covered by VIP.

For Birth Parent(s): Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%, which includes:

For Non-Birth Parent(s):6 weeks of paid leave at 100%, fully covered by VIP.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

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