Veterinary Technician Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Village Park Animal Hospital in La Quinta, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our technician team and support doctors in delivering exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold RVT/CVT/LVT credentials, bring leadership experience, and excel in client communication and clinical duties including anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and lab work. This full-time role includes benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• CVT/RVT/LVT certification required or equivalent
• Experience supervising veterinary support staff preferred
• Strong client communication and team leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians and support staff; provide training and scheduling
• Implement department policies and procedures
• Ensure accurate record keeping and controlled drug handling
• Support doctors and technicians during procedures
• Contribute to client education and hospital marketing
• Oversee facility maintenance and safety protocols

Skills

Team leadership

Client education

Animal care

Examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Education

RVT

CVT

LVT

Tools

Practice management

Job description

VCA Village Park Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician Supervisor!

Location: 51230 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full-Time

Salary: $ 26 - 32 / hour

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!

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent -by delivering an outstanding client experience- so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), 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:

Supervisory duties:

• Team training, development and support
• Implementing department policies and procedures
• Scheduling staff and conducting team meetings
• Accurately handling and recording controlled drugs
• Record keeping
• Marketing
• Facility maintenance

Veterinary Technician Skills:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring / Surgical preparation and assisting / Patient recovery
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture / Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Client education and communication
• Plus so much more!

Hometown Care at VCA Village Park Animal Hospital:

We strive daily to partner with our clients to provide personalized veterinary care in the Coachella Valley. Our services include detailed medicine, surgery, rehabilitation and exercise therapy, as well as upscale suite-style boarding and compassionate, experienced grooming. As La Quinta’s only boutique veterinary practice, our goal is not just to meet, but to exceed expectations in caring for your cat, dog, or exotic pet.

We are proud to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. AAHA sets the standards in high-quality veterinary medicine. To become accredited, our hospital undergoes regular comprehensive evaluations by AAHA veterinary experts who evaluate the practice on approximately 900 standards of veterinary care.

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