Description

Lead Veterinary Technician (Practice Supervisor)

Pet Dental Clinic - Thrive Pet Healthcare
Queen Creek, Arizona

Why this role stands out

Dentistry-only care with advanced medical standards and a calm, focused experience.

Hands-on leadership role with real influence

Backed by Thrive resources without losing clinic autonomy

Pet Dental Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician who enjoys mentoring teams while remaining hands-on in patient care. This is a working leadership role ideal for a senior technician ready to take the next step without stepping away from the floor

About the Role

As the Lead Veterinary Technician (Practice Supervisor), you’ll lead by example clinically while supporting daily operations and team development. You’ll remain actively involved in patient care while also helping guide staff, workflows, and practice performance.

This role blends advanced technical skill, team leadership, and operational support in a specialty dental setting.

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on veterinary technician care, including anesthesia monitoring and patient support
• Mentor and support veterinary technicians and assistants
• Assist with team scheduling, onboarding, and training
• Support hiring, payroll coordination, and basic reporting
• Collaborate with doctors to ensure high-quality, efficient patient care
• Promote a positive, organized, and team-focused clinic culture

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care)
• CVT/RVT/LVT (active and in good standing) preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a veterinary clinic
• Strong anesthesia skills, including monitoring BP, ECG, SpO₂, and ETCO₂
• Confident communicator with strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, positive, and team-oriented mindset

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Pet Dental Clinic, we focus exclusively on dental and oral health, allowing our teams to deliver thoughtful, high-quality care without the pace and pressure of general practice or emergency medicine.

You’ll be supported by Thrive Pet Healthcare’s national network while still enjoying the close-knit feel of a specialty clinic.

Grow Your Career with Thrive

• FREE continuing education through ThriveU
• Live, interactive leadership workshops
• Programs focused on the fundamentals of running a successful veterinary hospital
• Opportunities to grow into additional leadership or specialty roles across Thrive’s network

Benefits - Our Care in Action

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support, including therapy access through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave and purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits apply to full-time team members working 30+ hours per week and may be subject to waiting periods

About Thrive Pet Healthcare

Thrive Pet Healthcare supports a nationwide network of primary, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals. Founded by veterinarians, Thrive invests in people through mentorship, leadership development, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported while delivering exceptional care.

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