Trauma Hospital Supervisor

azhumane; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO program

Up to 8 paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Discounts on veterinary services and宠物

Job summary

Arizona Humane Society seeks a full-time Trauma Hospital Supervisor to lead the Trauma Hospital team. This role coordinates daily care, staffing and operations, ensuring compassionate and timely treatment for animals.

The supervisor works closely with the Trauma Hospital Manager to uphold safety, policies and department goals. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (technical schooling preferred) and at least 2 years in veterinary medicine with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Graduation from technical school preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital or shelter medicine.
• 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a veterinary hospital, animal welfare, or comparable healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, anesthesia, pharmacology; and safe animal handling.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
• Must function in a fast-paced environment with a calm and professional demeanor.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, adaptability, judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to build relationships and foster positive attitudes in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care and treatment of animals in the Trauma Hospital; lead, train and support the team; coordinate staffing and assignments; maintain inventory and cleanliness; ensure smooth patient flow across departments.
• Partner with the Trauma Hospital Manager to support staff performance, safety, policies and procedures, and department goals; create a safe, efficient, and compassionate environment.

Skills

Leadership

Phlebotomy

Immunology

Parasitology

Endocrinology

Anesthesia

Pharmacology

Animal handling

Math

Time management

Adaptability

Judgment & decision-making

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical school diploma

Job description

Trauma Hospital Supervisor

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time Trauma Hospital Supervisor to join our team! This role works Wednesday–Saturday from 7:30 AM–6:00 PM and offers an exciting opportunity to lead and support our Trauma Hospital team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals in need. Ready to make an impact? Continue reading to learn more about this rewarding opportunity and apply today!

Paws Up For Great Benefits!

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

Day in the Life:

The Trauma Hospital Supervisor coordinates and oversees the daily care and treatment of animals in the Trauma Hospital, ensuring compassionate, humane, and timely care. This role leads, trains, and supports the Trauma Hospital Medical Team, coordinates staffing and daily assignments, maintains inventory and cleanliness, and helps ensure smooth patient flow across departments.

The Supervisor also partners with the Trauma Hospital Manager to support staff performance, safety, OSHA compliance, policies and procedures, and overall department goals. This is a hands‑on leadership role that works alongside the medical team while helping create a safe, efficient, and compassionate environment for both staff and the animals in our care.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Graduation from technical school preferred
• 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital or shelter medicine.
• 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a veterinary hospital, animal welfare, or comparable healthcare environment.
• Must be able to fulfill all duties of a Vet Tech II or CVT with proficiency in: phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, anesthesia, pharmacology and perform safe and humane animal handling.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
• Must be able to function in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
• Exceptional level of attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, adaptability, judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to build relationships and foster positive attitudes in a team‑oriented environment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk up to 10 hours per day, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, tether and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to hear above the sound of the animals.

There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.

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