Credentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; East Windsor Hill (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Holiday pay

CE allowance

Tuition assistance

License reimbursement

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Valley Animal Hospital in South Windsor CT is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team as a Technician Supervisor. You will mentor staff, ensure efficient hospital operations and uphold our culture of care. This full‑time role requires evening and Saturday rotation and offers a competitive hourly compensation.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, a sign‑on bonus of $5,000, and opportunities for professional growth within the VCA network.

Qualifications

• CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT credential required with license status.
• 5+ years of clinical experience in a veterinary setting.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directing work flow on the floor and supervising staff.
• Fostering a collaborative, family‑oriented hospital culture.
• Mentoring technicians and integrating new hires into the team.
• Support interview processes and staff development programs.
• Ensure adherence to hospital protocols and policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

You will receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $5,000

At VCA Valley Animal Hospital, in South Windsor CT, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We are a 4 doctor, full service hospital located just outside of Hartford Ct that has served the community for over 30 years. We have a collaborative culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. We treat each patient, pet parent, and team member like part of the family! We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team. Visit us at: https://vcahospitals.com/valley

About the Role

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 fosters a winning environment.

Schedule: Full Time, evening and Saturday rotation required.

Compensation: $26.00 - $35.00 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

Responsibilities

• Directing work flow on the floor
• Cultivate an engaging work environment and maintain our strong hospital culture
• Work cohesively with hospital management and supervisory teams to aid in the progression of the hospital
• Help with the interview process for potential new hires and onboard all new associates
• Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills
• Conduct staff meetings
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience
• Mentoring technicians within the department
• Resolve conflicts in a professional and humble manner
• Refining and implementing protocols
• Ensure that VCA polices, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.

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

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

Benefits

• 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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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).

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.