Lead Diagnostic & Pharmacy Technician

 

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Lead Diagnostic & Pharmacy Technician who takes ownership of the systems that keep a specialty hospital running—and brings the technical depth to back it up.

In this role, you'll own laboratory and pharmacy operations, provide hands-on diagnostic support across our ER and specialty services, and serve as a mentor and resource for technical staff hospital-wide. If you love the technical side of veterinary medicine and want to own it, this is your role.

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont's only 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, bringing together a collaborative team of technicians and specialists who are passionate about delivering high-quality, advanced care.

With services including 24/7 emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, dentistry, and oral surgery, you'll have the opportunity to be part of interesting, complex cases while continuing to learn and grow alongside a supportive team. https://bevsvt.com/

Lead Diagnostic & Pharmacy Technician – Full Time Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists in Williston, VT

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Laboratory & Diagnostics

• Serve as the primary point of contact for diagnostic equipment troubleshooting and technical support
• Manage the ultrasound schedule, acting as liaison between radiologists and internists; facilitate ultrasounds and echocardiograms occurring outside of internal medicine service hours
• Assist specialty departments and ER with diagnostics including radiographs, phlebotomy, in-house lab work, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and digital cytology on an as-needed basis
• Support specialty departments and ER with external reference lab submissions
• Provide secondary hospital-wide support for medical equipment troubleshooting and oxygen supply concerns
• Develop, maintain, and update laboratory SOPs covering equipment use and maintenance, internal diagnostics, external lab submissions, and sample handlin

Pharmacy & Inventory

• Assist the Inventory/Facilities Manager with medication inventory oversight, including expiration management, inventory limit reviews, and location configuration within Cubex
• Perform cycle counts and restock medications within Cubex as needed
• Participate in regular controlled drug cycle counts and maintain DEA compliance documentation in the absence of the Inventory/Facilities Manager
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory and pharmacy areas

Training & Leadership

• Train new technicians and assistants on laboratory protocols, radiographs, radioiodine therapy patient care, endoscope and bronchoscope cleaning, phlebotomy and sample handling, and CT operation
• Provide mentorship and serve as a day-to-day technical resource across departments
• Provide coverage for Inventory/Facilities Manager duties as needed

BENEFITS

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential—both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding and rewarding:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% (after 6 months)
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and wellness support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Mental health resources, plus so much more

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary setting strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of laboratory diagnostics, imaging modalities, and sample handling protocols
• Familiarity with controlled substance compliance and inventory management systems; Cubex experience a plus
• Previous experience in a training, mentorship, or lead technical role preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and service lines
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Must be comfortable with physical demands of the role including patient restraint, lifting, and potential exposure to radiation and hazardous materials; PPE provided and required

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose—down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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