Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor

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

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead their team. This role involves overseeing clinic operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality veterinary medicine. The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for veterinary medicine. Join a community of over 800 hospitals dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for both patients and staff. If you are ready to make a difference in veterinary healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Access to free mental health care

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education allowance

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus opportunities

Generous hospital discounts for pets

Paid parental leave

Advancement and leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience in veterinary settings.
• Leadership skills to manage and mentor a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct work flow and maintain a strong hospital culture.
• Assist in the educational development of technicians.
• Mentor and provide opportunities for staff growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Veterinary Medicine

Clinical experience

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT)

Job description

VCA Maple Ridge Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor to help oversee clinic operations and lead our team of Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.

About Us

We are a 3-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery, and dentistry located in Southbury, CT.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/maple-ridge

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 foster 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.