Veterinary Technician Supervisor - Bone and Joint

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks (free exams, discounts)

401k with employer contribution

CE and развитие support

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Supervisor for the Bone and Joint team in a hands-on clinical role on the floor. You will mentor the technical staff, coordinate with doctors, and lead daily operations to ensure efficient patient care and outstanding service.

The ideal candidate has RVT 3 certification with anesthesia skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to sterile practices. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on-call duties is required.

Qualifications

• RVT 3 veterinary and anesthesia skillset required.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities in a clinical setting.
• Sterile technique and infection control experience.
• Ability to direct a team and improve department efficiency.
• Willingness to work on-call and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Mentor technical staff and coordinate with doctors to optimize workflow.
• Lead daily department operations on the clinical floor.
• Coordinate training and maintain inventory of medications and supplies.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and sterile procedures in soft tissue surgery.

Skills

RVT anesthesia

Leadership

Sterility practices

Team direction

On-call readiness

Job description

Description

ACCESS Los Angeles is seeking a Supervisor to join our Bone and Joint team!

Total Bonus Opportunity for Registered Veterinary Technicians: $10,000! This position is eligible for:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 retention bonus at 12 months
• $2,500 retention bonus at 24 months Subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms.

The Bone and Joint Technician Supervisor serves as the key point of contact for the Bone and Joint Department, ensuring seamless daily operations and exceptional patient care. This hands-on role is based on the clinical floor and is responsible for addressing technical inquiries, resolving operational issues, and supporting the Department Manager by leading the technical team. The ideal candidate for Bone and Joint Technician Supervisor will mentor technical staff, coordinate with doctors to optimize workflow, and make sure the department is well-equipped and organized. The Supervisor will coordinate training opportunities, collaborate with team to maintain accurate inventory of medications and supplies, and oversee the use/maintenance of specialized equipment such as laparoscopy items, vessel sealing devices, anesthetic machines, sterilization equipment, CO2 Laser, etc. This role demands a confident and collaborative leader with exceptional communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of soft tissue procedures, anesthesia, and veterinary protocols. The ideal candidate consistently models professionalism through adhering to the organization’s policies and procedures including the handbook, respectful and approachable demeanor, and the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure clinical environments.

Leading with Your Head

• Understanding business, solving problems, and making decisions through inclusive contributions of others
• Being on the clinical floor within the department to act as a liaison between the team and Department Manager by promptly reporting any patient or doctor-related concerns to ensure a timely resolution.
• Assign daily responsibilities and case support based on doctor rounds and departmental needs.
• Reassign technical staff during slower periods or when doctors are unavailable to maintain productivity.
• Ensure team is providing daily cleaning to maintain treatment area and equipment to hygienic standards.

Leading with Your Heart

• Inspire the department’s technical staff to ensure high-quality performance and efficient workflow aligned with departmental and hospital-wide goals.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Department Manager to review and strategize in streamlining departmental performance and improving workplace culture.
• Maintain a receptive attitude towards feedback and an open mind to coaching intended to support your growth in leadership.
• Provide support to ACCESS to promote hospital-wide success.

Leading With Your Hands

• Partner with the Department Manager to identify training needs and coordinate skill development opportunities for technical staff.
• Ensure team members are proficient in technical procedures relevant to Soft Tissue Surgery.
• Participate with onboarding of new team members.
• Provide a safe space to ask questions, encourage hands-on learning, and train others without compromising patient care.

Key Qualifications

• In addition to RVT 3 veterinary and anesthesia skillset, the candidate will have: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs
• Strong focus on sterility and sterile practices when performing tasks.
• Ability to direct a team to promote efficiency and quality care.
• Willingness to respond positively to requests from staff and work effectively with others
• Availability to support On-Call/Emergency procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and work on several different projects simultaneously
• Self-starter who is able to work with and without direct supervision.
• Ability to work a varying scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet hospital and team needs
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a high stress environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks based on demand
• Ability to resolve conflicts and make decisions under pressure
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of experience in a management or leadership
• Registered Veterinary Technician licensure 3 and higher preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills
• Minimum Five Years' Experience In The Veterinary Field.

Role. Experience In Specialty Veterinary Medicine Is Required.

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paidtime offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
• Petperksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
• Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
• 401k with employer contribution
• Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete

and so much more!

Compensation

$31 - $42/hr, Depending upon experience/skills

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all ofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.