Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor

MARS Veterinary; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick days

Educational tuition support

Paid CE days

Headspace mental health resources

Referral bonuses

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT seeks an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisor for its 24-hour emergency department. The role involves leading a busy team, coaching technicians, and coordinating care across ER and specialty services.

We offer ongoing leadership training and opportunities to work with multiple specialty departments. The hospital emphasizes growth, equity, and a collaborative culture, with competitive hourly compensation and

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with active license/certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT).
• Experience supervising or mentoring technicians in a fast-paced ER environment preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required to coach and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Full Technician Skill Utilization across ER and specialty services.
• Collaborate with all hospital services to ensure seamless care.
• Coach associates to support career development and performance improvement.
• Some regional travel required to support multiple hospital teams.
• Facilitate communication of ideas, policies, standards and performance.
• Provide feedback on performance and help leadership develop improvement plans.
• Support VTNE guidance, licensure guidance, and scheduling for staff.
• Maintain and update clinical skills and knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team collaboration

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certifications

Job description

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisor for 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 development of all our associates. With multiple specialty departments available you will have the opportunity to learn from the best! Our hospital supports 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) https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

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?

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 If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.