Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals; Hampden (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary hospital as a Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor, where you will lead a dedicated team and ensure high-quality patient care. This role offers the chance to mentor and develop your colleagues while fostering a collaborative environment. With a commitment to personal career growth and a supportive community, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of veterinary medicine. Enjoy a range of benefits, including access to mental health resources, continuing education opportunities, and generous discounts for your pets. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus opportunities

Generous hospital discounts for pets

Access to free mental health care

Fully employer-paid disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience in veterinary settings.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT).
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinic operations and lead the veterinary team.
• Mentor technicians and assist in their educational development.
• Implement VCA policies and maintain a positive work culture.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Certification

Clinical Experience

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Passion for Veterinary Medicine

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Job description

VCA Shaker Road Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced and determined Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor to help oversee clinic operations and lead our team of Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and Housekeeping staff.

About Us

We are a 1-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in East Longmeadow, MA.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/shaker-road

About the Role

As Veterinary Technician Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Directing work flow on the floor
• Cultivating an engaging work environment and maintaining our strong hospital culture
• Working cohesively with hospital management and supervisory teams to aid in the progression of the hospital
• Helping with the interview process for potential new hires and onboarding all new associates
• Assisting in the educational development of technicians and their skills
• Conducting staff meetings
• Providing opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience
• Mentoring technicians within the department
• Resolving conflicts in a professional and humble manner
• Refining and implementing protocols
• Ensuring that VCA policies, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.

Being a Technician Supervisor means you are a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Having mastered the entire range of vet tech skills yourself, you are a role model for the team. You will work alongside our Veterinarians, Hospital Manager, and Assistant Manager to provide mentorship, ensure the hospital runs efficiently and fosters a winning environment.

Qualifications:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician- CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT (FL CVT Preferred)
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Team leadership experience
• Passion for Veterinary Medicine
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Access to free mental health care (up to 12 sessions a year), life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
• CE and learning opportunities for all associates
• Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Ready to join our leadership team?

Apply today!

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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.