Surgical Operations Supervisor – Veterinary Clinic

SPCA of Wake County; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SPCA of Wake County is seeking a Medical Team Supervisor – Surgery in Raleigh, NC. This leadership role oversees the daily surgical program, including high-volume spay/neuter and dental services for shelter animals and the public.

You will guide the surgery team, service scheduling, and coordination with the Clinic Coordinator to optimize capacity and patient care. The position prioritizes patient safety, high-quality care, and efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform, oversee, and coordinate daily surgical operations at the Saving Lives Spay & Neuter Clinic, ensuring a smooth and efficient surgery schedule.
• Plan and schedule surgeries for SPCA shelter animals and public clients in conjunction with the Clinic Coordinator, who owns day-to-day appointment booking and client-facing scheduling.
• Work with the Clinic Coordinator to set and adjust appointment templates, daily slot counts, and surgery block structure as capacity, staffing, or demand changes.
• Partner with the Clinic Coordinator on waitlist management, cancellations, no-shows, and rescheduling so that available surgical capacity stays fully used.
• Oversee staff scheduling for the surgery team, including daily assignments, time-off coverage, and holiday coverage.
• Coordinate DVM and relief surgeon scheduling with the Director of Medical Operations and ensure the Clinic Coordinator has the confirmed surgeon schedule needed to book appointments accurately.
• Support proper patient flow from check-in through surgery, recovery, and discharge.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on surgery days to troubleshoot workflow, staffing, and patient issues.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Team coordination

Surgical support

Job description

SPCA of Wake County is seeking a Medical Team Supervisor – Surgery in Raleigh, NC. This leadership role oversees the daily surgical program, including high-volume spay/neuter and dental services for shelter animals and the public.

You will guide the surgery team, service scheduling, and coordination with the Clinic Coordinator to optimize capacity and patient care. The position prioritizes patient safety, high-quality care, and efficient clinic operations.