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

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

CE support

Job summary

ACCESS Los Angeles is seeking a Supervisor to join our Bone and Joint team. This hands-on role leads the technical staff on the clinical floor, mentors team members, and coordinates with doctors to optimize workflow and patient care.

The ideal candidate is an RVT with leadership experience and strong communication skills, prepared to manage equipment, inventory, and training in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed RVT with leadership experience in a veterinary setting.
• Minimum five years in the veterinary field with management or leadership experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bone and Joint Department on the clinical floor to ensure smooth daily operations and patient care.
• Coordinate training, staffing, and workflow with doctors to optimize efficiency.
• Mentor technical staff and supervise equipment maintenance and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Communication

Clinical leadership

Problem solving

Education

RVT licensure

Five years veterinary field experience

Tools

Laparoscopy equipment

Anesthetic machines

CO2 laser

Sterilization equipment

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!

• $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 organizations policies and procedures including the handbook, respectful and approachable demeanor, and the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure clinical environments.

Responsibilities

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

Interpersonal aspect of leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ), effective use of influence, working together constructively and creatively

• 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

The art of bringing people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose with greater results

• 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

Role. Experience In Specialty Veterinary Medicine Is Required.

Minimum Five Years' Experience In The Veterinary Field.

Benefits

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 ofall 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.