Veterinary Technician Manager

BluePearl; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet hospital in Seattle seeks a Veterinary Technician Manager to lead a team of veterinary professionals. The ideal candidate will possess advanced veterinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional pet care. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment focused on teamwork and continuous learning.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments

Continuing education allowances

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Skilled in training and mentoring with advanced veterinary skills.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff and demonstrate positive work habits.
• Communicate clearly with team members about updates and changes.
• Implement process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA is looking for a Veterinary Technician Manager with passion and the ability to motivate, engage, and train a team of veterinary professionals.

VTM Pay: $39.07 - $61.05 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience.

1. Are you a passionate leader who is ready to make a difference?
2. Do you have excellent time management, follow-through, and organizational skills?
3. Do you love building successful teams that provide premier customer service and patient care?

If this describes you, then check out this exciting opportunity.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead a dynamic team of veterinary professionals. The ideal candidate will be skilled in training and mentoring, with advanced veterinary skills. Our environment offers exciting medical cases and great career development opportunities. We seek someone with excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

As a Veterinary Technician Manager, you will...

1. Demonstrate highly advanced proficiency as a Veterinary Technician or Advanced Patient Care Associate within your department, maintaining all related skills and knowledge.
2. Create effective working relationships with hospital leadership to ensure standards of care are understood, communicated, and delivered.
3. Serve as a subject-matter expert and resource to Technicians and Assistants regarding daily operations, patient care, and skill development.
4. Mentor staff by demonstrating positive work habits, effective clinical skills, and business knowledge.
5. Identify conflicts in the workplace and seek assistance in resolution to foster effective working relationships.
6. Coach staff to promote a culture of strong performance and high productivity.
7. Communicate clearly with team members about new ideas, protocol changes, policies, and upcoming updates.
8. Build positive relationships across the hospital and administration to facilitate teamwork.
9. Implement process improvement initiatives.
10. Coordinate with the Technician Training Manager to schedule ongoing training.
11. Document performance issues, assess team members during annual reviews, and provide recommendations to hospital leadership regarding performance management and discipline.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets. Benefits include Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food for our associates.
• We support your growth through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, there are endless opportunities for career advancement.
• We prioritize continuous learning with annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We value your health and well-being, offering medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave; flexible schedules; 401k; paid time off; and more.
• We foster a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and remarkable pet care.

Our Commitment to Diversity

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any protected characteristic. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a drug-free workplace and promote respect and dignity for all individuals.