Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community dedicated to providing compassionate veterinary care. As a Technician Supervisor, you will lead and mentor a team of skilled technicians, ensuring a positive atmosphere for both clients and patients. This role emphasizes professional growth and development, offering numerous opportunities for continuing education and leadership. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this position allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of animals and their owners. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow within a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to large veterinary community resources

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

CE allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Vet Tech license reimbursement

Free wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a CVT, RVT, or LVT credential.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of technicians.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflow on the floor and assist in educational development.
• Help with the interview process for potential new hires.
• Ensure VCA policies are implemented by technical staff.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Do you want to love your career and cultivate that same passion in others?

VCAPalmer Animal Hospitalis seeking a talentedCertified Veterinary Technicianto join and lead as aTechnician Supervisorfull time.

Our full service hospital located in Palmer, Massachusetts is seeking a caring, motivated leader. We have a shared devotion toprovidingprogressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Why joinTheVCAPalmer team?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA 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. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generouspetcarediscounts
• Life, long andshort termdisability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. 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. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation andassisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

In the supervisor role, yourresponsibilities will includebut notbelimited to:

• Directingwork flowon the floor
• Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills
• Help with the interview process for potential new hires
• Technician Scheduling
• Assists in staffing and coverage where needed
• Assists in basic protocol and standard procedure training
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experienceMentoring technicians within the department
• Working with department doctors to develop protocols to improve the service
• Ensure that VCA policies, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.
  

The salary range for this position starts at $26 / hr

This position is a working supervisory position, which is responsible for the leadership and the supervision of our technical staff.Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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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.