Veterinary Technician Supervisor - Bone and Joint

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including full-pay parental leave

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free exams

Mental health benefits

Job summary

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is hiring a Supervisor for the Bone and Joint team in Culver City, California. This role involves leading operational aspects, ensuring high-quality patient care, and enhancing departmental efficiency.

The ideal candidate should possess RVT 3 skillset, a minimum of three years in a management role, and experience in specialty veterinary medicine. The position offers diverse responsibilities and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in a management or leadership role.
• Ability to work a varying schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in specialty veterinary medicine is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bone and Joint Department's daily operations, ensuring exceptional patient care.
• Inspire and motivate the technical staff to achieve high-quality performance.
• Ensure team members are proficient in technical procedures relevant to Soft Tissue Surgery.

Skills

RVT 3 veterinary and anesthesia skillset

Strong focus on sterility and sterile practices

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician licensure 3 and higher preferred

Job description

Supervisor – Bone and Joint

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

Bonus Opportunities

• $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.

Key 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, 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 the 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

• RVT 3 veterinary and anesthesia skillset.
• 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 schedule 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.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a management or leadership role.
• Experience in specialty veterinary medicine is required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician licensure 3 and higher preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Minimum five years' experience in the veterinary field.

Benefits

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401k with employer contribution.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.

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 of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.