Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Comprehensive benefits package

CE allowance

Tuition support/sponsorships

License reimbursement (Vet Tech)

Petcare discounts

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

VCA Wexford Animal Hospital in Wexford, PA is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor. The role supervises the technical team, directs on-floor workflow, and supports client/patient care across a wide service area including Cranberry Township, Hampton Township, and surrounding communities.

You will oversee training, scheduling, and protocol development, while maintaining high standards of compassionate care. A CVT/RVT/LVT credential is expected for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• CVT, RVT or LVT credentials required.
• Experience with physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Directing work flow on the floor.
• Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills.
• Help with the interview process for potential new hires.
• Technician Scheduling.
• Assists in staffing and coverage where needed.
• Assists in basic protocol and standard procedure training.
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience.
• Mentoring technicians within the department.
• Working with department doctors to develop protocols to improve the service.
• Ensure that VCA polices, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.

Skills

Physical exams

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical prep/assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Lab work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

CVT

RVT

LVT

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor!

Location: 10309 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $20-$30/hr

Our Story ... VCA Wexford Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice established over 65 years ago. Our compassionate team of over 40 staff members is committed to helping our patients live long, happy, and healthy lives with their families. We provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for cats and dogs in Wexford, Cranberry Township, McCandless, Hampton Township, Sewickley, Mars, Gibsonia, and the surrounding areas. Since 1975, VCA Wexford has been proudly accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). We also understand that cats are not small dogs! They have unique personalities and traits that our staff and veterinarians appreciate and respect. For this reason, we have taken extra efforts to make veterinary visits for our feline patients minimally stressful. Several of our team members have earned recognition as Cat Friendly Professionals by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) as part of their personal commitments to feline health. Furthermore, additional members of our team are Fear Free Certified to ensure that we may provide positive veterinary office visit experiences to all of our feline and canine patients, as well as their family members.

Our compassionate team is thankful to our loyal clients, many of whose families we have served for multiple generations and decades, and many of whom we now consider friends. We have grown tremendously over the years, but our purpose remains the same-provide progressive patient care, a positive client/patient experience, maximum support for our dedicated staff, and reinvestment in the hospital so we may continue to provide for the pets in our community for decades to come.

Why Join the VCA Wexford Animal Hospital Team ?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant career has to offer. At VCA 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team !

• - Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• - Leadership opportunities
• - Career development programs
• - Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• - CE allowance
• - Tuition support and sponsorships
• - Vet Tech license reimbursement
• - Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• - Referral bonuses
• - C ompetitive wage
• - Medical, dental & vision insurance
• - Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• - 401(k)

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:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

In the supervisor role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Directing work flow on the floor
• Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills
• Help with the interview process for potential new hires
• Technician Scheduling
• Assists in staffing and coverage where needed
• Assists in basic protocol and standard procedure training
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience
• Mentoring technicians within the department
• Working with department doctors to develop protocols to improve the service
• Ensure that VCA polices, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.

This position is a working supervisory position, which is responsible for the leadership and the supervision of our technical staff. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package,