Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Free NAVTA Membership

RECOVER Training

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT is seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisor for our busy 24-hour emergency department. You will lead and mentor the hospital team, coach associates, and coordinate care across ER/ICU, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Oncology and Cardiology.

This role offers ongoing leadership training, strong benefits, tuition support, and a collaborative culture that values growth, compassion, and professional

Qualifications

• Must be a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT).
• Positive and motivated team player with a can-do attitude.
• Experience in a fast-paced 24-hour ER setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full Technician Skill Utilization.
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services.
• Coaching associates based on need to aid in their success.
• Some regional travel required.
• Facilitate communication of ideas, policies, standards and performance.
• Provide feedback related to associate performance, and collaborate with leadership to develop performance improvement plans.
• Support associates in their career via VTNE guidance, licensure guidance, and scheduling.
• Maintain skill efficiency and knowledge.

Skills

Full Technician Skill Utilization

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)

Job description

VCA Veterinary Referral and EmergencyCenter is seeking an experiencedCredentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisorfor our busy and growing 24 hour emergency department. We are a fast paced, 24 hour emergency and specialty hospital located in Norwalk, CT.

We are passionate about the training, growth and developmentof all our associates. With multiple specialty departments available you will have the opportunity to learn from the best!Our hospitalsupports services including ER/ICU, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Oncology and Cardiology.

We offer our supervisors monthly training on leadership, human resources, empathy, burnout and compassion fatigue. We also work as a collaborative unit providing you the connectivity of 10 additional specialty hospital supervisor teams to grow, learn, and share information with. Working together to create effective, fulfilled teams, happy healthy hospitals, and overall career satisfaction.

(Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA, from a technician’s point of view)

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Veterinary Technician Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Coaching associates based on need to aid in their success
• Some regional travel required
• Facilitate communication of ideas, policies, standards and performance
• Provide feedback related to associate performance, and collaborate with leadership to develop performance improvement plans
• Support associates in their career via VTNE guidance, licensure guidance, and scheduling
• Maintain skill efficiency and knowledge

Potential Schedule: M - F - some weekends

Compensation: $38 - $45 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

What Makes VREC Norwalk Unique?

We have a veterinary technician student training program right on site within our hospital. So whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we welcome your experience and allow you to utilize your medical knowledge to the fullest extent. We are fostering a culture where asking questions is welcomed, and training new skills is common place.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

The benefits continue to grow:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid CE days – 18 hours for CrVTs
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Why We Want You!

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

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

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.

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