Emergency Vet Tech Supervisor — Lead Night Shift

Ethos Veterinary Health; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA & Flexible Spending Plan

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

401k

Uniform allowance

Veterinary service benefits

CE allowance

Onsite veterinary social worker

Extensive training & development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Wisconsin referral center in Waukesha seeks a Veterinary Technician Supervisor for the Emergency Department. This full-time, third-shift role leads a team while staying actively involved in patient care, particularly in anesthesia monitoring and ICU nursing.

You’ll mentor staff, manage schedules, and collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize case flow and client service in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) in good standing required
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in emergency, critical care, or specialty medicine
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong technical skill set including anesthesia, diagnostics, and ICU patient care
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. Ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism and compassion. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, fostering a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Train and develop team members through hands-on coaching, skill assessments, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Create and manage team schedules to ensure appropriate staffing, operational efficiency, and effective overtime management.
• Partner with the Hospital Services Manager and Hospital Director to support daily hospital operations, optimize case flow, and deliver exceptional patient care and client service.
• Assist with employee performance management, team development, and cultivating a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Facilitate team meetings and continuing education initiatives to promote professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, OSHA and DEA regulations, and other safety and quality standards.
• Work alongside the clinical team by providing advanced nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.
• Perform a variety of technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, catheter placement, phlebotomy, diagnostic imaging, laboratory sample collection, and other advanced veterinary nursing procedures.
• Support a collaborative, patient-centered environment by serving as a clinical resource and role model for the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Anesthesia

Diagnostics

ICU care

English fluency

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT credential

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Wisconsin referral center in Waukesha seeks a Veterinary Technician Supervisor for the Emergency Department. This full-time, third-shift role leads a team while staying actively involved in patient care, particularly in anesthesia monitoring and ICU nursing.

You’ll mentor staff, manage schedules, and collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize case flow and client service in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.