Veterinary Technician Manager

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 51,467 - 80,451; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Annual CE allowance

Company-paid disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Veterinary Technician Manager to oversee operations at Skylos Sports Medicine and VetUrgency clinics. This role involves partnering with hospital leadership, coaching staff, and ensuring high standards of care.

The ideal candidate will have experience in veterinary hospital management and a commitment to teamwork and professional development, helping to build a culture of exceptional patient care.

Flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician or Advanced Patient Care Associate.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with hospital leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two connected clinics with offset hours of operation.
• Coach staff and create a culture of high productivity.
• Document performance-related issues and assess team members.

Skills

Proficiency as a Veterinary Technician

Mentorship abilities

Conflict resolution skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

Veterinary Technician Manager

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Veterinary Technician Manager to oversee our Skylos Sports Medicine and VetUrgency clinics in Frederick, MD. These 2 clinics are connected and have offset hours of operation.

Schedule

Flexible days, some mid shift/evening availability mixed in, with rotating weekend coverage.

Pay

$37.36 - $58.40 / hour. This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

As a Veterinary Technician Manager, You Will

• Demonstrate proficiency as a Veterinary Technician or Advanced Patient Care Associate with their appropriate department.
• Create effective working relationships with hospital leadership to ensure standards of care are understood, effectively communicated, and skill development within your team.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and resource to Technicians and Assistance regarding daily operations, patient care, and skill development.
• Partner with the supervisors and the regional nursing trainer to help set up constructive, engaging, and forward‑thinking training of the nursing staff.
• Play an interactive role within hospital leadership to run the day‑to‑day operations of their nursing team.
• Serve as a mentor to staff by demonstrating positive work habits, effective clinical skills and business knowledge.
• Identify conflicts in the workplace and seeks assistance in resolutions in order to create effective working relationships.
• Coach staff to create a culture of impressive performance and high productivity through pride in the vision of our work.
• Clearly communicate with team members to ensure consistency with understanding innovative ideas, changes in protocols, policies and impending changes that follow the vision of the company.
• Build positive relationships across the hospital and administration to facilitate an environment of teamwork.
• Implement and train process improvement initiatives.
• Document performance‑related issues, assess team members during quarterly conversations, annual performance reviews, and provide hospital leadership with recommendations related to performance management and discipline.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading‑edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We Also Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more
• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals
• Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support
• Company‑paid disability coverage
• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment‑based green card.