Emergency Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Life insurance

Veterinary employee discounts

Job summary

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Fishers, IN, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our Emergency Services and Intensive/Critical Care teams. This role blends hands-on clinical work with leadership in a 24/7 specialty hospital.

You will mentor the ER/ICW staff, partner with clinicians and leadership, and help shape daily operations and training initiatives. A flexible schedule with weekend on-call rotation is provided.

Qualifications

• Lead, mentor, and develop the ER/ICW technician and assistant teams.
• Provide hands-on support with emergency and critical care patients.
• Partner closely with ER doctors, specialists, and hospital leadership.
• Help manage patient flow, staffing, department coverage, and daily operations.
• Support training, onboarding, and ongoing skill development for technicians and assistants.
• Promote high standards of patient care, safety, and teamwork.
• Identify opportunities to improve department processes and efficiency.
• Serve as a clinical resource for the team during cases.
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation with other supervisors.
• Schedule: Flexible schedule with alternating weekend on-call rotation; 40 hours/week, up to 55 hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the ER/ICW technician and assistant teams.
• Provide hands-on support with emergency and critical care patients.
• Partner closely with ER doctors, specialists, and hospital leadership.
• Help manage patient flow, staffing, department coverage, and daily operations.
• Support training, onboarding, and ongoing skill development for technicians and assistants.
• Promote high standards of patient care, safety, and teamwork.
• Help identify opportunities to improve department processes and efficiency.
• Serve as a clinical resource for the team during cases.
• Participate in a weekend on-call rotation with other supervisors.

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT)

Team leadership

Emergency/ICU supervision

Mentoring and staff development

Job description

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Fishers, IN, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our Emergency Services and Intensive/Critical Care teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinary technician leader who wants to combine hands-on clinical work with team leadership in a busy, 24/7 specialty and emergency hospital.

Why VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center?

You’ll work alongside a highly experienced team of emergency DVMs, specialists, RVTs, and VAs while caring for some of the most challenging and rewarding cases in veterinary medicine. Our hospital offers a true specialty environment, with Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Ophthalmology, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging, and Nutrition all under one roof. This creates opportunities for strong collaboration across departments and continued clinical growth for our technical team.

About the Role:

You won’t be leading ER and ICW alone. You’ll work alongside an existing ER/ICW Supervisor as part of a collaborative leadership team, sharing responsibilities and supporting one another across both departments. This structure provides additional leadership support, partnership in day-to-day operations, and an opportunity to work together on team development, staffing, and clinical initiatives.

You will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the ER/ICW technician and assistant teams
• Provide hands-on support with emergency and critical care patients
• Partner closely with ER doctors, specialists, and hospital leadership
• Help manage patient flow, staffing, department coverage, and daily operations
• Support training, onboarding, and ongoing skill development for technicians and assistants
• Promote high standards of patient care, safety, and teamwork
• Help identify opportunities to improve department processes and efficiency
• Serve as a clinical resource for the team during cases
• Participate in a weekend on-call rotation with other supervisors
• Schedule: Flexible schedule with alternating weekend on-call rotation. Must be available to work day, swing, or overnight shifts based on hospital needs. Scheduled 40 hours/week, with flexibility up to 55 hours as needed.

Compensation:

Starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Benefits of joining the VCA AVCC Team!

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long- Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
• Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University, which includes RACE-approved courses.
• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb's.
• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Interested in becoming a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)?

Our Leadership Team is invested in providing the support to help you apply for, obtain, and maintain your VTS, including mentorship, an available caseload, skills development opportunities, and a CE allowance.

Location:

7712 Crosspoint Commons, Fishers, IN 46038

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.