Dauphin – Ste Rose Veterinary Clinic
The RVT Team Leader collaborates with the practice manager to develop policies and procedures that enhance hospital productivity and efficiency. They also oversee the entire RVT team, providing coaching, training, and mentorship to RVTs at various stages of their professional career. A comprehensive understanding of the RVT role, along with hands-on experience working with mixed animal species, is essential.
As an RVT Team Leader, you are responsible for leading by example and upholding our core values daily, both in your approach to problem-solving and team development.
Duties:
• All tasks & duties outlined in the RVT Job Description and Task List
• Directs and oversees RVTs, assistants, practicum students, and the volunteers at both the Dauphin and Ste Rose clinic locations.
• Provides training, mentorship, and coaching to improve performance and professional development of individual RVTs.
• Monitors RVT compliance with job descriptions and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Enforces, follows, develops and updates medical protocols and procedures as needed.
• Effectively communicates, demonstrates, and trains staff on policy and procedural changes.
• Leads one 30-minute team meeting each month
• Leads client education initiatives, including developing marketing materials, handouts, and in-clinic campaigns.
• Participates in ongoing leadership training and personal development.
• Meet regularly with the Practice Manager to share ideas and feedback.
• Establishing a high standard of professionalism, fostering a collaborative environment, managing conflicts effectively, and ensuring that all RVT team members deliver consistently exceptional patient care.
Requirements:
• Completed RVT diploma from a CVMA/AVMA accredited veterinary technologist program
• 7+ years work experience as an RVT in a clinical setting is required
• Has a MVTA & MVMA membership, in good standing or out-of-province equivalent
• 15 hours of RVT CE required annually
• Previous work or volunteer experience in a leadership role an asset
• Additional leadership training is an asset
Ad expires: September 23, 2025