Veterinary Institute of Paducah
Paducah, KY, USA
Veterinary Institute of Paducah, PLLC VIP is looking for aHead Veterinary Nurse (Lead Technician) Small Animal + Exotics (small rodents, reptiles, tropical birds, backyard poultry) We’re looking for a hands-on working lead to guide our nursing team with clear standards, strong communication, and excellent patient care. You’ll be in surgery/treatment regularly while keeping workflow and quality consistent. Schedule / Pay $25/hr starting Full-time: 4 × 10-hour shifts (7:30a–5:00p) No weekends On-call availability every 7th weekend (call-ins rare; paid regular hourly rate with a 2-hour minimum) Retirement: SIMPLE IRA with 3% match Role snapshot Working lead: ~50–75% nursing, ~25–50% scheduled leadership time Lead a team of 3 nursing assistants, 1 CSR, and 1 groomer Able to help cover CSR duties during call-outs/sick days/vacations as needed What you’ll do Lead by example (this is not a desk title) Anesthesia + surgical assisting/monitoring ~4 of...

