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# Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital - Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician at VetEvolve

- **Company:** VetEvolve
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vetevolve/jobs/5408679008

## Job description

Who is VetEvolve?

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.

Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead Licenced Veterinary Technician who thrives in a busy veterinary hospital and is ready to help develop and strengthen our technical team. This is not an entry-level leadership position. The ideal candidate has significant clinical experience, has worked through high-volume days, understands how to prioritize competing patient needs, and can confidently lead a team without becoming overwhelmed when the schedule gets busy. We need a leader who can work alongside the team, teach, delegate, problem-solve, and hold people accountable while maintaining excellent patient care.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to technicians and veterinary assistants.
- Coordinate workflow for appointments, technician appointments, procedures, treatments, and hospitalized patients.
- Assist with surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, laboratory procedures, radiology, treatments, and patient care.
- Support and help grow the hospital’s surgery, dentistry, and technician appointment services.
- Train, mentor, and develop technicians and veterinary assistants.
- Identify skill gaps and create opportunities for hands-on training.
- Delegate responsibilities appropriately based on team members’ skill levels.
- Maintain high standards for patient care, efficiency, cleanliness, communication, and medical documentation.
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians and hospital leadership to improve workflow and patient care.
- Help establish consistent clinical protocols and expectations.
- Address workflow or performance concerns constructively and bring potential solutions to leadership.
- Step into patient care when the team needs additional support.
- Help foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, growth, and continuous learning.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.
- Previous lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Licensed Veterinary Technician with extensive clinical and leadership experience that is licensed in the state of Virginia.
- Strong knowledge of anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory procedures, pharmacy, radiology, outpatient care, and veterinary medical terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong delegation, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience training and developing veterinary support staff.
- Comfortable providing constructive feedback and holding team members accountable.
- Able to remain organized and solution-focused during high-volume days.

Hours:

- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations

Compensation and Benefits:

- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.

## About VetEvolve

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: VetEvolve is a veterinary practice acquisition and support platform that partners with independent veterinary practices across the eastern United States to provide operational, clinical, and career growth support.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funded through acquisitions; ownership structure not fully disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly listed on website, but senior leadership roles suggest a presence in the eastern U.S. (e.g., San Antonio, TX for CDO; likely other locations)
- **Founded**: 2014 (roots trace back to 2006 with founders' military service)
- **Founders**: Paul Habenicht and Nick Lodestro

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Veterinary Services / Healthcare (Animal Health)
- **Target customers**: B2B (independent veterinary practice owners seeking partnership) and B2C (veterinary professionals seeking employment)
- **Mission/Purpose**: "We believe strong practices make for stronger care." They aim to strengthen the foundations of care and foster environments where people and practices can thrive.

## Products & Services
- **Practice Acquisition & Partnership**: VetEvolve acquires or partners with independent veterinary practices, offering operational support, infrastructure, and clinical resources while maintaining the practice's local identity and clinical autonomy.
- **Career Platform**: A structured ecosystem for veterinary professionals (vets, vet students, support staff, and leadership) with clear career pathways, mentorship, and operational support.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Network of 53 veterinary practices across 8 eastern states, recognized for sustained growth three years in a row.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Leadership team includes Catherine Howell (CEO), Clayton Stanley (CDO, previously led acquisition of 180+ clinics at AmeriVet), Mike Polgardy (CFO), and Mayange Kane (COO). Founder roots in military service (Marine Reconnaissance).
- **Growth Signals**: 117 open job postings on Greenhouse; expanding across multiple states (VA, WV, TN, NC, FL, KY, MD, PA); sustained growth recognition.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Clinically Led Model**: Operations are designed to support clinical judgment, not control it—a key differentiator from some consolidators.
- **Military-Inspired Culture**: Founding story rooted in Marine Reconnaissance values (core values, mission focus, team-based culture) creates a strong, purpose-driven organizational identity.
- **Scaled Expertise**: Leadership has deep M&A experience (CDO Clayton Stanley scaled 180+ clinics at AmeriVet) and healthcare operations expertise (CEO Catherine Howell, former COO at Mass Advantage and Cancer Treatment Centers of America).
- **Intentionally Moderate Growth**: "Grow with intention" philosophy avoids the burnout culture often associated with rapid roll-ups.

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic Expansion**: Currently operating in 8 eastern states (VA, WV, TN, NC, FL, KY, MD, PA) with active recruitment signals.
- **Talent Pipeline Development**: Heavy investment in externships, new graduate pathways, and leadership development programs.
- **Operational Scale**: Building infrastructure and analytics to support a growing network of practices.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Care first" values with emphasis on clinical autonomy, collaboration, and sustainable growth. The company explicitly positions itself against burnout culture.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Clinical roles are in-person at partner practices. Corporate roles may offer flexibility, but this is not explicitly stated.
- **Career Development**: Structured pathways for all roles (licensed vets, new grads, support staff, leadership), including mentorship programs and externships.
- **Unique Differentiator**: For veterans or those who value mission-driven, team-first cultures, the Marine Reconnaissance founding story provides a unique organizational bond.
- **Growth Trajectory**: Recognized for sustained growth for three consecutive years, suggesting stability and expansion opportunity for employees.

## Sources
1. [VetEvolve Homepage](https://vetevolve.com/)
2. [VetEvolve Careers Page](https://vetevolve.com/careers/)
3. [VetEvolve About Page](https://vetevolve.com/about/)
4. [VetEvolve Practice List](https://vetevolve.com/about/practices/)
5. [VetEvolve Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vetevolve)

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