Veterinary Technician Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals; Alexandria (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician for their Alexandria location to join the leadership team. This role involves supervising staff, training in patient care, and ensuring excellence in client experience. Ideal candidates will thrive in a supportive environment dedicated to personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education allowance

Pet care discounts

Flexible scheduling

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Must have credentialing in veterinary technology.
• Experience in veterinary patient care.
• Ability to mentor and train others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train veterinary technicians and support staff.
• Ensure quality patient care and client satisfaction.
• Assist in surgical procedures and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Compassionate care

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Old Town Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our leadership team as a supervisor!

Our hospital has been serving the community for over 30 years. We believe in providing the best possible care to our patients and our tight knit community is a great place to call home.

AtVCA Old Town, we have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you have years of experience in the veterinary field and are looking for the next step in your career, or are new to the field and seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.

The salary range for this position is $26-29 / hour

Must have the motivation and ability to both work and train others in patient care techniques including basic pet care, surgical assisting, monitoring anesthesia, managing controlled substances and fostering an environment of continued development and learning.

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA Old Town team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing 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:
• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why join the VCA Old Town- Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. 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. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

Health & Wellness

• An innovative, new department focused on associate health and wellbeing, with programs such as company sponsored Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tools, and access to additional mental health resources
• 401k retirement savings plan, with matching contributions of 25% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation
• Health, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA plan options
• Infertility benefits and paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance: LVT - $750/year
• WOOF University, offering abundance of FREE CE’s for Doctors and Staff
• Career development scholarship and reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities to mentor with one of the largest providers of private practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• Opportunities to participate in a robust clinical studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• Uniforms provided
• 100% paid life insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage options
• Paid vacation and sick time
• The option to bring your pet to work with you
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a collaborative network of 6,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

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 Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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

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.