Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

NAVTA Membership

Job summary

VCA Knowles Snapper Creek Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Supervisor to join our leadership team on a full-time basis. This role combines clinical expertise with people leadership to guide and mentor our nursing staff in a fast-paced 24/7 emergency and primary care environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of clinical experience, proven leadership ability, and a passion for veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT) preferred in Florida
• 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience
• Demonstrated team leadership experience
• Passion for veterinary medicine and patient care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Directing workflow on the floor and managing nursing staff
• Cultivating a positive, collaborative hospital culture
• Partnering with hospital management to advance clinical operations
• Assisting in interview and onboarding of new associates
• Mentoring technicians and developing clinical skills
• Leading staff meetings and professional development
• Ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and policies
• Resolving conflicts in a professional, respectful manner

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Clinical excellence

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT credential preferred (FL CVT preferred)

Job description

VCA Knowles Snapper Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a talented and experienced Veterinary Technician Supervisor to join our leadership team full time. Will consider experienced applications for lead roles.

We are a 24/7 Emergency & Primary Care hospital staffed with an amazing team of compassionate and experienced veterinarians, highly skilled technicians/ assistants and an awesome team of well-trained support staff. Applicants must have a positive attitude and excellent work ethic with 2-3 years of veterinary experience preferred. Must be self-motivated and able to think on your feet.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead and support our specialty hospital's nursing team. This role calls for a leader who is equal parts clinical expert and people-first manager - someone who leads with empathy , communicates clearly , and knows how to bring out the best in a team . The ideal candidate has a strong track record of building trust, strengthening collaboration, and creating a workplace where technicians feel heard, supported, and set up to succeed. If you thrive on strong team leadership, mentoring with patience, and leading by example, we want to hear from you

Responsibilities

• Directing work flow on the floor
• Cultivate an engaging work environment and maintain our strong hospital culture
• Work cohesively with hospital management and supervisory teams to aid in the progression of the hospital
• Help with the interview process for potential new hires and onboard all new associates
• Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills
• Conduct staff meetings
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience
• Mentoring technicians within the department
• Resolve conflicts in a professional and humble manner
• Refining and implementing protocols
• Ensure that VCA polices, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.

Schedule: Full Time, weekend rotation, days vary.

Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician- CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT (FL CVT Preferred)
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Team leadership experience
• Passion for Veterinary Medicine
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician's point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

What Makes VCA Knowles Snapper Unique?

At Snapper Creek, we foster a culture where asking questions is welcome and everyone's voice matters. Our leadership team is dedicated to providing a positive environment for all staff members to thrive where growth and development are the ultimate goals. We see a variety of medical cases that provide many learning opportunities for our team.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where all talented individuals that come want to stay, and do their best work. We are proud to say that our hospital hosts an atmosphere that goes above and beyond to care for ALL staff members. We are passionate about our team's mental health and well-being and stress the importance of a work - life balance. We welcome our team to take a break under the canopies of our newly renovated "PAWTIO" - an outdoor space that was created for everyone to have a place to disconnect.

VCA Total Reward Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Why You Should Consider Us

This role is suited for the experienced technician, but we are excited to provide developmental training for someone that is just