Marina Hills Animal Hospital invites you to join a supportive and dedicated team serving the beautiful Laguna Niguel community since 2002. Our mission is simple: to treat every pet like our own, partnering with clients for comprehensive small animal healthcare. The trust we have earned from our community is reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating, demonstrating our commitment to quality service and communication. If you are ready to bring your passion for pet wellness, surgery, and advanced diagnostics to a practice where you can truly do your best work, this opportunity in Southern California is waiting for you. Joining our hospital means becoming part of a highly experienced team where collaboration is key. You will work alongside doctors who possess over 40 years of combined experience in small animal medicine, offering an invaluable knowledge base and mentorship opportunities. While we maintain a deeply local identity, we are supported by a commitment to your career development. This means you will have access to educational resources designed to help all teammates grow and succeed, whether you are pursuing credentialing as a technician or aiming for a leadership role. We prioritize a supportive environment where every teammate feels empowered to reach their professional goals. We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive, cutting-edge veterinary medicine, utilizing high-quality patient care and advanced technology. At Marina Hills Animal Hospital, you will be involved in complex case management spanning wellness and prevention, sophisticated testing and diagnostics, advanced care, and surgical procedures. We also offer urgent care services, ensuring you are constantly challenged and engaged across a full spectrum of small animal medicine. Our focus is always on providing the best possible veterinary medicine through high quality patient care and exceptional client communication. Located in the desirable community of Laguna Niguel, California, this area provides an incredible backdrop for your professional life. Laguna Niguel offers exceptional Southern California living, placing you near stunning coastal scenery and a wide array of recreational opportunities. Our convenient location ensures easy access to the best Orange County has to offer. You will find that establishing roots here allows for a fantastic work-life balance, giving you access to both a highly professional medical environment and the quintessential California lifestyle.

Your Impact as a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician

The Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician provides skilled medical care under the direction of a veterinarian while supporting hospital operations through oversight of the technical team. This role serves as a vital point of contact for our medical support staff, helping to ensure high-quality patient care, efficient workflows, and the consistent application of medical protocols. As a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you will provide mentorship, guidance, and technical leadership to your teammates while fostering a collaborative and supportive hospital culture.

Note: The Credentialed Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state’s Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.

Your Impact Will Include:

Technical Leadership: Deliver high-quality patient care under DVM supervision, utilizing advanced technical skills across nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and dentistry.
Team Mentorship: Act as a shift leader and mentor, providing real-time coaching, technical development, and onboarding support to veterinary technicians and assistants.
Operational Partnership: Collaborate with hospital leadership to coordinate workflows, assign tasks, and implement protocols that improve hospital efficiency and patient outcomes.
Client Education: Serve as a trusted point of contact for pet owners, clearly communicating treatment plans, reviewing medical records, and empowering clients to make informed healthcare decisions.
Inventory & Equipment Care: Oversee the inventory of medical supplies and pharmacy items while ensuring that hospital equipment is properly maintained and documented.
Medical Documentation: Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation in patient records using appropriate medical terminology and formatting standards.

What You'll Bring to the Team

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
Current Credentialed Veterinary Technician license in good standing in the applicable state.
A minimum of three years of experience as a licensed technician, with demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience preferred.
Proficiency in advanced technical skills including anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, and radiology.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced medical environment.
Dental experience, including dental extractions, is required.
1–2 years of prior leadership experience is required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for extended periods. Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently. Routine exposure to animals that may bite or scratch, as well as occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, and biological hazards. Adequate vision and manual dexterity are required to operate medical equipment and computer systems.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and lead technician role.

Health & Wellbeing

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Financial Security

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and professional development assistance.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration and medical excellence.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health Most Loved Workplace 2025

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 900+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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