Veterinary Technician IM/Cardio Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee pet discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital in Dallas, TX seeks a Veterinary Technician Supervisor for Internal Medicine and Cardiology. The role leads and mentors our internal medicine and cardiology teams, guiding workflow, staff development, and adherence to hospital protocols to ensure efficient operations.

The ideal candidate is a Licensed Veterinary Technician with supervisory experience, strong communication, and a track record in leadership.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with supervisory experience preferred.
• 5+ years of clinical experience; Internal Medicine or Cardiology is a plus.
• 2+ years of team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask and delegate tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflow on the floor.
• Managing call-outs.
• Interview process for potential new hires.
• Mentor and train technicians within the department.
• Schedule staff and conduct team meetings.
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience.
• Resolve conflicts professionally and mentor staff.
• Deliver quarterly employee performance feedback.
• Refine and implement protocols; ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Licensed Vet Tech

5+ years experience

Team leadership

Passion for Vet Med

Excellent communication

Professionalism

Multitasking

Leadership skills

Prompt communication

Leadership meetings

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

We are looking for a Veterinary Technician Supervisor for VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital in the Cardiology and Internal Medicine Department.

Location: 17727 Dallas Pkwy #150, Dallas, TX 75287

Salary - Up to $35/hour based on experience. Credentialed Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Assistants with supervisor experience encouraged to apply

Schedule: Full-Time, 4-5 days a week

Veterinary Technician Supervisor-Internal Medicine and Cardiology

At VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital (formerly Animal Diagnostic Clinic), we are looking for the next leader in our hospital. With your knowledge, skills, and experience in veterinary medicine, you can lead and mentor our internal medicine and cardiology teams. You will work alongside our leadership team to ensure the hospital runs efficiently. You will have the opportunity to build your leadership skills and grow your career. Our internal medicine and cardiology departments consist of 6 doctors, 7 technicians, and 4 technician assistants.

What Makes VCA Dallas Unique?

We are passionate about our team's health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. 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 while supporting a work-life balance.

We not only work hard, but we play hard too. Join us for one of our team-building events, such as visiting the Frisco Roughriders for a game, pop-up Food trucks, or surprise team lunches. Holidays are no exception! Grab a bucket for Halloween & Valentine’s Day and drop a few treats in for your friends. Need a pick-me-up? Keep your eyes peeled for our Radioflyer snack wagon rolling through a department near you! This is but a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.

Why You Should Consider Us

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician who is ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will have previous leadership or supervisory experience, or a strong clinical knowledge base in Internal Medicine and/or Cardiology. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician who wants to expand their leadership skills, share their clinical expertise, mentor others, and grow within a specialty hospital that offers a wide range of opportunities for professional development.

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 ensure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles,

A veterinary technician supervisor at VCA Dallas includes:

• Directing workflow on the floor
• Managing call-outs
• Working cohesively with hospital management and supervisory teams to aid in the progression of the hospital
• Helping with the interview process for potential new hires
• Assisting in the educational development of technicians and their skills
• Scheduling staff and conducting team meetings
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience
• Mentoring and training technicians within the department
• Resolving conflicts in a professional and humble manner
• Deliver quarterly employee performance feedback
• Monitoring day-to-day activities and engaging with support staff
• Refining and implementing protocols
• Ensure that VCA policies, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.

Qualifications for Veterinary Technician Supervisor:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician- CVT, LVT, RVT (preferred)
• 5 + years of clinical experience; Internal Medicine or Cardiology experience is a plus
• 2 + years of Team leadership experience
• Passion for Veterinary Medicine
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Maturity, good judgment, and professional personal appearance
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate medical and administrative tasks
• Ability to show leadership skills with all levels of experience and job duties
• Read and respond to all communication promptlyAttend leadership meetings

Physical Requirements:

• Dependable attendance is required.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc

The Benefits Continue to Grow!

• Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
• Hefty discounts on Fear Free Certification
• Free NAVTA membership
• $750 CE allowance plus 2 paid CE days (for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians)
• Licensure tuition support and scholarships
• RVT license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• VTS career path financial support
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Free access to Plumbs, VetGirl, and educational platforms such as Vetfolio

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)

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