Veterinary Technician ER ICU Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and compassionate team at a leading veterinary hospital in West Hartford, where your skills as a Veterinary Technician Supervisor will shine. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional emergency and critical care. With a strong emphasis on training and development, you will be supported in your professional growth while enjoying a collaborative work environment. The hospital fosters a unique culture that values individual contributions and promotes work-life balance through fun team activities and wellness initiatives. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Referral Bonuses

Continuing Education Funds

Veterinary Technician Tuition Support

Free Mental Health Resources

Generous Employee Pet Discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Veterinary Technician with supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the veterinary technician team and ensure skill utilization.
• Facilitate communication and support associates in their career growth.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Coaching

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, VTS)

Tools

NAVTA Membership

RECOVER Training

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialist of CT is seeking a full time Veterinary Technician Supervisor to join our Emergency & Critical Care team at our 24-7 general, emergency and specialty hospital in West Hartford, CT. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. We truly are a team with a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force. We are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Compensation: $30 - $35 / hour based on skill set, 5 years of experience, and licensure status (CVT, LVT, VTS)

Potential Schedule: Full time, holiday rotation, Swing shift, including a weekend day.

Do you thrive in an environment that promotes and encourages growth and development? At VCA we strongly believe in training and development for all of our associates! Our team is collaborative, supportive, and progressive and we want to give you the opportunity to expand your skills and follow your dreams at our 24-hour / 7 day a week Emergency & Referral Hospital.

We offer our supervisors monthly training and support on various industry focused leadership and development topics. Your success is our success and we work as a collaborative unit providing you the connectivity of 10 additional specialty hospital supervisor teams to grow, learn, and share information with. Working together to create effective, fulfilled teams, happy healthy hospitals, and overall career satisfaction.

Licensed Veterinary Technician Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Coaching associates based on need to aid in their success
• Some regional travel required
• Facilitate communication of ideas, policies, standards and performance
• Provide feedback related to associate performance, and collaborate with leadership to develop performance improvement plans
• Support associates in their career via VTNE guidance, licensure guidance, and scheduling
• Maintain skill efficiency and knowledge

What Makes Veterinary Specialists of CT Unique?

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we welcome your experience and allow you to utilize your medical knowledge to the fullest extent. With a bustling General Practice wing, your daily dose of puppies and kittens will be met. In addition to our advanced procedures on the specialty side such as: Neurology and MRI, Internal Medicine and Endoscopy, Surgery and Stem Cell Therapy, as well as the option of a Holistic approach offering acupuncture and nutrition support.

As a team we work hard, and we encourage self-care with team hikes and picnics (four legged friends welcome). Halloween costume contests, seasonal egg hunts with prizes, and of course bean bag chairs in the lounge. Feel free to take a break in our wellness nook, or take meditative breaths with our hospital cat Silver. Don’t forget our annual family fun summer BBQ!

At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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.

VCA Total Rewards

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Infertility Benefits
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician tuition education support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage

Why You Should Consider Us

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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).

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