Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Animal Resource Center-Service Department (Galveston)

UTMB School of Health Professions; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The UTMB School of Health Professions is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor to oversee veterinary technicians, ensure quality assurance of facilities, and manage patient care in a high containment environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, while demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. The role demands significant responsibility in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Qualifications

• Must have RVT, CVT or LVT certification.
• 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Preferred LAT or LATG certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise veterinary technicians and manage performance.
• Monitor and care for pre-operative and post-operative veterinary patients.
• Administer veterinary treatments in consultation with veterinarians.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Veterinary Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Biological Safety Cabinets

Hematology and Blood Chemistry Analyzers

Standard Surgical Equipment

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and 3 years of experience. RVT,CVT or LVT Certified.
  

  Preferred: • LAT or LATG certified

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: • RVT, CVT or LVT certified

Job Description:
Will supervise veterinary technicians under the direction of the facility veterinarians and be responsible for quality assurance for all assigned facilities up to an Animal Biological Safety Level 3 (ABSL-3) environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOJ clearance.

Job Duties:

• Assigns work orders to other veterinary technicians.
• Manages performance and monitors the timekeeping of other veterinary technical staff.
• Monitors and cares for pre-operative and post-operative veterinary patients.
• Performs anesthetic induction and maintenance monitoring and provides aseptic surgical support.
• Administers veterinary treatments in consultation with veterinarians.
• Conducts daily observational rounds and health checks.
• Collects samples and process diagnostic tests/imaging.
• Operates and maintains medical and surgical equipment.
• Maintains surgical and veterinary records.
• Manages rodent sentinel and quarantine programs.
• Organizes the flow of laboratory test requests and results, including animal imports/exports.
• Assesses and reports on quality assurance compliance issues.
• Organizes and performs environmental monitoring.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Provides technical support for researchers, maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Inventory/ordering of veterinary supplies as needed.
• Manages inventory and handling of controlled drugs.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong people and oral and written communication skills to effectively deliver presentations and express interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Maintains knowledge of biohazard and containment operations
  

SUPERVISION • Received: Sr Clinical Veterinarian • Given: Animal Resources Technologists

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, and hazardous medications.
• High containment animal facility environment. Pregnancy may become a personnel safety factor in some laboratory animal science duties.
• Requires completion of appropriate vaccinations and EHS training program. Additional licenses, registrations, or certifications are preferred for the job.
• PPE required for BSL-2, ABSL-2, BSL-3, ABSL-3, BSL-3E containment laboratories
• Biological safety cabinets
• Hematology and blood chemistry analyzers
• Standard surgical equipment environment
• Must maintain containment laboratory access and DOJ clearance.
• Support equipment in a laboratory animal science multi-species facility, including diagnostic and surgical instruments.
• Utilizes standard office equipment

*Official Regulatory Statement for Healthcare jobs’ Job Descriptions: May be exposed to such occupational hazards as infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients or others

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation