Veterinary Assistant Supervisor

Pet Services of New Jersey, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pet discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Bayview Animal Hospital, located in Toms River, NJ, seeks a seasoned Veterinary Technician/Assistant Supervisor to lead our 3-doctor small animal practice. The role requires 3–5 years of experience, strong technical and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to a positive work environment.

A $1000 signing bonus is offered along with competitive pay and benefits. You will supervise technicians, support doctors, mentor staff, and help manage scheduling while maintaining high patient care and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• CVT, RVT or LVT credentials encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Directing workflow on the floor.
• Mentor technicians and develop staff skills.
• Assist in interviewing and hiring for new staff.
• Technician scheduling and coverage coordination.
• Develop protocols with doctors to improve service.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Education

Veterinary Technician certification (CVT/RVT/LVT) preferred

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician/Assistant Supervisor - $1000 Signing Bonus Opportunity! Location: 574 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753 Compensation: The pay range for this position is $28-$32/hr

VCA Bayview Animal Hospital is a multi-doctor small animal practice in Toms River, New Jersey. We are seeking a highly experienced Technician Supervisor to join our 3-doctor small animal practice in Toms River, New Jersey—located in Ocean County. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience—preferably in a supervisory role. Strong technical and interpersonal skills are required and one must be dedicated to maintaining the positive work environment that is fostered here.

Why join the VCA Bayview Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. 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!

• $1000 Signing Bonus Opportunity!
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

In the supervisor role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Directing work flow on the floor
• Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills
• Help with the interview process for potential new hires
• Technician Scheduling
• Assists in staffing and coverage where needed
• Assists in basic protocol and standard procedure training
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience
• Mentoring technicians within the department
• Working with department doctors to develop protocols to improve the service
• Ensure that VCA polices, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.

This position is a working supervisory position, which is responsible for the leadership and the supervision of our technical staff.

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).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Company Overview

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.