Licensed Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance + VetBloom access

Stipends for licenses/VTNE

Scholarship opportunities

License/certification reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Virginia Veterinary Centers seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Surgery, to lead the Surgery Department with advanced specialty knowledge. The role focuses on day-to-day leadership, clinical standards, patient care, and team development within a busy surgical service.

The position requires an LVT credential and at least 5 years in a specialty surgery setting, with a strong emphasis on leadership, collaboration, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a specialty veterinary Surgery Department.
• Current LVT credential required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the immediate/direct supervisor and first point of contact for the Surgery technical team, addressing day-to-day concerns, needs, workflow, and performance.
• Provide strong, visible leadership while fostering a professional, respectful, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Maintain an active clinical presence and support cases, anesthesia, patient care, and workflow as needed.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons and support team members to meet each surgeon's needs and standards.
• Promote open communication among team members, surgeons, and leadership; address conflicts early.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Surgery

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) required – CVT/RVT/LVT | $35 - 42

Location: Virginia Veterinary Centers, Short Pump, VA

Full-Time | 5x8's | Monday - Friday | Day shift | $35- 42/hr

Our Veterinary Surgery Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, clinical standards, patient and client care, team development, efficiency, and operational success of the Surgery Department.

The Surgery Supervisor serves as the immediate leader and primary resource for the Surgery technical team while working closely with the Surgical Services Manager and surgeons to support a collaborative, accountable, high-performing department.

This is a working clinical leadership position requiring advanced specialty surgery knowledge and the ability to actively support cases.

LVT/ CVT/ RVT required.

Pay & Benefits for Licensed Veterinary Technicians

• $35- 42/hour (based on experience and skills)

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
• VTNE and/or license reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Disability & Life Insurance

Schedule

• Five- eight-hour shifts per week
• Day shift
• Some holidays as needed

Responsibilities of a Surgery Supervisor:

• Act as the immediate/direct supervisor and first point of contact for the Surgery technical team, addressing day-to-day concerns, needs, workflow, and performance.
• Provide strong, visible, and consistent leadership while fostering a professional, respectful, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Maintain an active clinical presence and step into cases, anesthesia, patient care, and workflow support as operational needs require.
• Work collaboratively with all surgeons and support team members, recognizing differing clinical styles and ensuring the team can successfully support each surgeon's needs and standards.
• Promote open and direct communication among team members, surgeons, and leadership; address conflict early and facilitate productive resolution.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and make leadership decisions objectively, consistently, and in the best interest of patients, the team, and the hospital.
• Set clear expectations for performance, behavior, communication, attendance, teamwork, and accountability.
• Recognize performance concerns promptly; provide coaching and feedback; document concerns appropriately; and partner with the Surgical Services Manager and Hospital Director on performance improvement plans or disciplinary action when needed.
• Assist with annual performance reviews and ongoing employee development.
• Serve as a mentor and advanced clinical resource to LVTs, veterinary assistants, and other Surgery team members.
• Assess individual and departmental training needs and work with the Surgery Service Manager and surgeons to develop training plans, competencies, and continuing education objectives.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new Surgery employees and ensure consistent training in workflows, SOPs, equipment, anesthesia, and patient-care standards.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Surgery SOPs, safety standards, controlled-drug protocols, OSHA requirements, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain high standards for surgical preparation, anesthesia support, perioperative patient care, recovery, hospitalization, discharge, and client experience.
• Support efficient daily case flow, including staffing, case assignments, scheduling, room utilization, turnover, and prioritization of patient needs.
• Anticipate staffing and operational challenges and communicate concerns proactively to the Surgical Services Manage.
• Assist with staffing plans, scheduling needs, recruiting, interviewing, selection, and orientation of Surgery candidates.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one communication with team members and maintain an understanding of engagement, workload, concerns, and development goals.
• Meet regularly with the Surgery Services Manager regarding staffing, performance, training, department culture, workflow, and hospital priorities.
• Partner with surgeons and hospital leadership to improve efficiency, patient safety, quality of care, and department growth.
• Work with Inventory and hospital leadership to ensure appropriate Surgery supplies and equipment while maintaining responsible expense management.
• Ensure controlled-drug procedures, reconciliation, storage, and documentation are completed according to hospital policy.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, equipment readiness, and maintenance standards.
• Participate in Surgery department and hospital leadership meetings as required.
• Maintain professionalism, composure, sound judgment, and effective decision‑making during high‑stress or rapidly changing situations.
• Attend and complete required leadership trainings.
• Model and uphold VVC's Core Values and leadership expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Highly focused, accountable, and results‑oriented leader who can establish priorities, address concerns early, build trust, and lead effectively within a complex specialty hospital environment.

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a specialty veterinary Surgery Department required.
• Advanced clinical proficiency in specialty surgery nursing, perioperative patient care, and anesthesia required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and strong leadership skills, including coaching, mentorship, expectation‑setting, accountability, and conflict management.
• Ability to lead team members with different personalities, experience levels, and working styles while maintaining consistency and fairness.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear and constructive feedback.
• Ability to remain objective and professional while navigating challenging team dynamics or competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly fluid, complex, fast‑paced, and changing specialty hospital environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Commitment to exceptional patient care, client service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ability and willingness to work clinically and provide hands‑on support to the Surgery team as needed.
• Availability to adjust schedule as needed to provide appropriate leadership coverage and support.

About the Virginia Veterinary Centers

AtVirginia Veterinary Centers, we combine highly trained clinicians, a skilled nursing team, and state‑of‑the‑art technology to deliver advanced medical techniques and exceptional patient care. But we know that top‑tier medicine starts with a supported team. Here, you’ll work alongside collaborative colleagues who are genuinely dedicated to sharing knowledge and elevating the entire team's skillset. We believe leadership belongs on the floor, not behind a closed door. TheVirginia Veterinary Centersleadership team is actively involved, deeply invested in your engagement, and committed to a culture where your voice is heard, your opinions matter, and your professional growth is actively championed.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need