Lead Veterinary Technician

GoodVets West Loop - Chicago, IL Until 8/25/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description
                                                                                 
  




 

Lead Patient Care Representative 

At GoodVets, we believe veterinary medicine can be better – for doctors, teams, pets, and pet parents. 

We're looking for a Lead Patient Care Representative who is excited to step into the next chapter of their career in an environment designed to support growth, build confidence, and deliver exceptional patient care. We understand that when a hospital runs well, both team members and patients thrive. 

As a Lead Patient Care Representative, you'll serve as the right hand to the Hospital Manager, partnering closely with your Lead Veterinarian to create an exceptional experience for clients, patients, and team members alike. In partnership with the Hospital Manager, you'll support leading the patient care representative team, ensuring their onboarding, growth, and development needs are met to allow your hospital to perform at its highest level while fostering a culture where teams feel supported, engaged, and inspired to grow. 

This is an opportunity to take on increased responsibility, build leadership experience, and contribute to the success of a growing veterinary hospital. You'll help shape the culture of your hospital, develop team members to deliver the highest in quality care and play a meaningful role in building the future of veterinary medicine, one team, one client, and one patient experience at a time. 

What You'll Find at GoodVets:

  • Clinical autonomy and trust 
  • Modern hospitals and technology 
  • Collaborative, growth-minded teams 
  • Mentorship and professional development 
  • Leadership opportunities  
  • Competitive compensation  

What You Bring to the Role (required experience):    

  • Demonstrated passion to make a difference in pets and people’s lives 
  • Five or more years' experience in a veterinary support role 
  • Proven ability to confidently support surgical procedures under minimal direction 
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and execute standard operating procedures and hospital protocols to maximize productivity and patient satisfaction 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with hospital teams  
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Practice Management Systems 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Previous experience training or supervising clinical staff 
  • CVT/RVT preferred 
  • Inventory management experience 

 

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Compensation Range
$28$34 USD

Compensation (from employer):
Compensation Range — 28 – 34 USD

About this role

Summary

Lead support team, support surgeries, train staff, improve hospital efficiency and care.

Job title

Lead Veterinary Technician

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Chicago-based, remote work not specified

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

veterinary supportsurgical supporthospital protocolscommunication skillspractice management systems

Preferred skills

training experiencesupervisory experienceinventory managementCVT/RVT

Specializations

support rolesleadershipanimal carepractice management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

West Loop, Chicago, IL, USA

Work arrangement unknown City