Veterinary Assistant Supervisor

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Healthcare options

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Everett Animal Hospital seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant Supervisor to lead and support our nursing team in Everett, MA. This role blends clinical expertise with people-focused leadership, emphasizing empathy, clear communication, and team development.

The supervisor will mentor CVTs and VAs, oversee scheduling and performance, and partner with the medical director to ensure high-quality patient care. Full-time with weekend rotation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead CVTs/VAs and externs
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Commitment to coaching, feedback, and professional growth

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and mentorship for the nursing team, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management
• Establish and uphold clinical protocols and nursing care standards across the hospital
• Design and lead ongoing training and CE opportunities for the team
• Foster open communication and a collaborative, supportive work environment
• Monitor retention, workload balance, and compliance with safety regulations

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Clinical supervision

Communication

Empathy

Job description

VCA Everett Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant Supervisor to lead and support our nursing team.

This role calls for a leader who is equal parts clinical expert and people-first manager - someone who leads with empathy, communicates clearly, and knows how to bring out the best in a team.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record of building trust, strengthening collaboration, and creating a workplace where technicians feel heard, supported, and set up to succeed. If you thrive on strong team leadership, mentoring with patience, and leading by example, we want to hear from you.

Schedule : Full time, weekend rotation required.

Compensation: $25.50 - $28.50 / hour based on skill set, licensure and experience.

About Us

We are a 5-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Everett, MA. We are open 6 days a week to support your pet's needs.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/everett

Supervisor Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide direct, hands-on leadership and mentorship for the CVT/VA team, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management
• Build and maintain nursing schedules, and coverage plans that support consistent, high-quality patient care
• Lead regular one-on-ones and check-ins focused on communication, trust, and team cohesion
• Model calm, steady leadership that helps the team navigate change and grow stronger together

Clinical Standards & Patient Care

• Establish and uphold clinical protocols and nursing care standards across the hospital
• Oversee patient monitoring, treatment administration, anesthesia support, and surgical assistance
• Ensure compliance with drug handling, controlled substance logging, and inventory control policies
• Partner closely with the medical director and veterinary team to maintain consistent, high-quality care

Training & Professional Development

• Design and lead ongoing training and CE opportunities to keep the team sharp and engaged
• Serve as a clinical coach and mentor for CVTs, VAs, and student externs
• Support technicians pursuing specialty certifications and career growth

Culture & Communication

• Foster open, honest communication and a collaborative team environment
• Actively work to strengthen morale, trust, and engagement across the nursing team
• Serve as a steady, approachable point of contact for staff concerns and team dynamics

Operations & Compliance

• Monitor team retention, satisfaction, and workload balance, recommending improvements as needed
• Ensure compliance with all applicable veterinary practice acts, OSHA, and safety regulations

Why join VCA Everett Animal Hospital team?

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Benefits

• Free subscription to the Headspace app (meditation and sleep support)
• Free mental health support through programs like the Cigna Life Assistance Program Lyra
• Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets
• 401(k) with matching
• Multiple, flexible health insurance options
• HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account options
• Dental & vision plans
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off, sick time & bereavement days
• Employer-paid short term disability insurance with long term disability options
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Identity monitoring and protection & Legal counseling and services
• Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
• Three sets of scrubs per year
• Comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool
• Scholarships and discounts for educational offerings with Penn Foster
• $750 allowance for continuing education
• And so much more!

At VCA Everett Animal Hospital , every day brings the chance to make a real difference - for the pets we treat, the families who trust us, and the teammates who show up for each other. We're proud of the medicine we practice and even prouder of the people who practice it.

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