Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE allowance

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT seeks an experienced, credentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our 24-hour Emergency and ICU department. This leadership role offers daily exposure to high-acuity cases and a culture that protects its people from burnout.

You will coach teams, coordinate with specialties, and guide technicians toward licensure milestones while maintaining clinical excellence in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with leadership experience.
• Ability to coach and develop veterinary staff.
• Strong communication across departments and with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a full clinical resource on the floor.
• Coach and mentor associates, guiding growth and licensure milestones.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure seamless patient care.
• Provide clear policies and performance expectations.
• Support VTNE prep and scheduling needs.
• Travel regionally to support the broader team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Interdepartmental coordination

Mentorship

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT)

Tools

VTNE prep

Job description

$5,000 sign on bonus, paid at 30 days, 1 year commitment required

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center | Norwalk, CT

Lead where it matters most. VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is seeking an experienced, credentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisor to guide our 24-hour Emergency and ICU department - one of the busiest and fastest-growing in the region.

As a multi-specialty referral hospital offering Emergency/ICU, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and Ophthalmology, we give our leaders daily exposure to complex, high-acuity cases alongside some of the field's top specialists. This is a place to sharpen your clinical leadership while building teams that stay - through mentorship, structure, and a culture that actually protects its people from burnout.

See what it's like to build a career here: Life as a Veterinary Technician at VCA

What You'll Do

• Serve as a full clinical resource - utilizing the complete scope of your technician skill set on the floor
• Partner across departments and specialty services to keep patient care seamless
• Coach and develop associates individually, based on their specific growth needs
• Communicate policies, standards, and performance expectations clearly across the team
• Deliver structured performance feedback and collaborate with leadership on improvement plans
• Guide technicians through VTNE prep, licensure milestones, and career scheduling needs
• Maintain your own clinical sharpness and stay current on evolving best practices
• Travel regionally as needed to support broader team collaboration

Schedule:

Full-time, rotating (includes weekend rotation)

Compensation:

$38.00 - $45.00 /hr, based on experience, skill set, and licensure status.

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

At VCA VREC, you'll find the kind of hospital where \"busy\" doesn't mean burned out. Our ER/ICU team works alongside board-certified specialists - meaning every shift is a chance to learn something new, sharpen your clinical instincts, and be part of cases that push the field forward.

We've built a leadership culture around collaboration, not silos: supervisors here stay connected to a wider network of specialty hospital peers across VCA, so you're never solving problems alone. It's fast-paced, it's demanding, and it's genuinely rewarding - the kind of environment where good work gets noticed and good people get invested in.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:

Career & Education

• $750/year CE allowance for CrVTs, plus up to 16 paid CE hours annually
• Employer-paid VTNE exam and test prep
• Paid NAVTA membership and state credential renewal
• Scholarships and discounts toward Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
• Free access to Woof University (RACE-approved CE)
• Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
• Unlimited access to the Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
• Nationwide transfer opportunities across the VCA network

Time Off & Family Support

• Paid vacation (2 weeks for CrVTs) and paid sick time
• Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and bereavement leave

Health & Wellness

• Free mental health support via Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra
• Complimentary Headspace subscription

For You & Your Pets

• Generous personal-pet discounts, including free vaccines
• Discounted Hills or Royal Canin food, delivered
• 3 sets of scrubs per year

Financial Security

• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
• Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs
• 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• ...and more!

Who Thrives Here

We're looking for a leader who's positive, motivated, and unafraid of a fast pace. Our team meets often, and we mean it when we say your ideas shape how we grow. We protect a culture of mutual respect - one built by people willing to wear multiple hats, solve problems on the fly, and show up for each other as a team.

If you're ready to lead with purpose in a hospital that invests as much in its people as its patients, we'd love to meet you.

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.