Assistant Manager

Petco Health and Wellness; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VCA Wingate Animal Hospital in Englewood, CO is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician Supervisor to join our team. This role blends leadership with hands-on clinical work, supervising technicians and assistants, ensuring quality patient care and a positive clinic culture.

You will mentor staff, coordinate schedules, support veterinarians in surgeries, and promote ongoing education. Must hold an LVT/CVT/RVT license and have 3+ years of technician experience; leadership potential a plus.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT/RVT licence required.
• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Leadership experience or clear potential to grow into a leadership role.
• Strong teamwork and mentorship mindset.
• Clear, calm, respectful communication and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor and lead our technician and assistant team.
• Cultivate a healthy, communicative, and collaborative team culture.
• Provide hands-on patient care and assist in surgeries and procedures.
• Coordinate schedules and workflow with empathy and efficiency.
• Facilitate training, onboarding and continuing education opportunities.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and respectful work environment.
• Maintain high standards of patient care across all species.
• Support veterinarians in appointments, surgeries, diagnostics, and exotic handling.
• Help manage inventory and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Teamwork

Communication

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT license

Job description

VCA Wingate Animal Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician Supervisor to join our team!

Location: Englewood, Co
Practice Type: 3-Doctor Small Animal & Exotic Practice with boarding facility
Position Type: Full-Time

Pay: $23.00-$30.00/hr.

Application Deadline: 10/31/2026

Who We Are:

We’re passionate about progressive veterinary medicine, but even more passionate about creating a workplace where every team member feels respected, heard, and valued. From dogs and cats to reptiles and birds, we treat every patient with the same care we show each other.

We laugh a lot, lift each other up, and always have each other's backs—whether it's a tough case or a tough day.

Your Role:

As a Registered Veterinary Technician Supervisor, you’ll balance leadership responsibilities with clinical duties. You’ll serve as the go-to resource for our technician and assistant team, ensuring smooth daily operations, quality patient care, and a positive clinic culture.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

Support, mentor and lead our technician and assistant team

Cultivating a healthy, communicative, and collaborative team culture

Providing hands‑on patient care and assisting in surgeries and procedures

Coordinating schedules and workflow with empathy and efficiency

Facilitating training, onboarding and continuing education opportunities

Helping maintain a safe, positive, and respectful work environment

Maintain high standards of patient care across all species

Support and promote all VCA initiatives

Support veterinarians in appointments, surgeries, diagnostics, and exotic handling

Help manage inventory and maintain safety protocols

What You Bring:

LVT/CVT/RVT licence required

3+ years of veterinary technician experience

Have prior leadership experience—or a clear desire and ability to grow into a leadership role

A deep appreciation for teamwork and mentorship

Are confident in your clinical skills and enjoy teaching others

Communicate clearly, calmly, and respectfully

Take pride in your work and value a supportive, team‑based culture

Comfort with (or interest in learning) exotic animal handling

A sense of humor and a whole lot of compassion

What We Offer:

A truly supportive, no‑drama culture

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, paid holidays, and CE allowance

Uniform allowance + employee pet discounts

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

A place where your voice matters and your well‑being is prioritised

Learn more about us:

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com