Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA & Flexible Spending Plan

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

401k

Uniform allowance

Veterinary service benefits

CE allowance

Onsite veterinary social worker

Extensive training & development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Wisconsin referral center in Waukesha seeks a Veterinary Technician Supervisor for the Emergency Department. This full-time, third-shift role leads a team while staying actively involved in patient care, particularly in anesthesia monitoring and ICU nursing.

You’ll mentor staff, manage schedules, and collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize case flow and client service in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) in good standing required
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in emergency, critical care, or specialty medicine
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong technical skill set including anesthesia, diagnostics, and ICU patient care
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. Ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism and compassion. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, fostering a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Train and develop team members through hands-on coaching, skill assessments, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Create and manage team schedules to ensure appropriate staffing, operational efficiency, and effective overtime management.
• Partner with the Hospital Services Manager and Hospital Director to support daily hospital operations, optimize case flow, and deliver exceptional patient care and client service.
• Assist with employee performance management, team development, and cultivating a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Facilitate team meetings and continuing education initiatives to promote professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, OSHA and DEA regulations, and other safety and quality standards.
• Work alongside the clinical team by providing advanced nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.
• Perform a variety of technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, catheter placement, phlebotomy, diagnostic imaging, laboratory sample collection, and other advanced veterinary nursing procedures.
• Support a collaborative, patient-centered environment by serving as a clinical resource and role model for the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Anesthesia

Diagnostics

ICU care

English fluency

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT credential

Job description

Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Emergency Department

Location: Waukesha, WI

Schedule: Full Time | 3rd Shift Needed | 4 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week | Varied Days Of The Week | Some Weekends Included

Compensation: $30/hr +, Dependent On Experience | Applicable Shift Differentials- $5/hr for the hours between midnight and 8am | $3000 hiring bonus!

Why Join Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center?

WVRC Waukesha is a 24/7 VECCS Level I Certified Emergency & Critical Care and Specialty Hospital, providing advanced, lifesaving care in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. You'll work alongside a highly skilled team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and dedicated support staff in a collaborative environment where teamwork, mentorship, and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do. From challenging emergency cases to opportunities to participate in clinical research, you'll have the resources and support to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community every day.

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, fostering a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Train and develop team members through hands-on coaching, skill assessments, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Create and manage team schedules to ensure appropriate staffing, operational efficiency, and effective overtime management.
• Partner with the Hospital Services Manager and Hospital Director to support daily hospital operations, optimize case flow, and deliver exceptional patient care and client service.
• Assist with employee performance management, team development, and cultivating a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Facilitate team meetings and continuing education initiatives to promote professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, OSHA and DEA regulations, and other safety and quality standards.
• Work alongside the clinical team by providing advanced nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.
• Perform a variety of technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, catheter placement, phlebotomy, diagnostic imaging, laboratory sample collection, and other advanced veterinary nursing procedures.
• Support a collaborative, patient-centered environment by serving as a clinical resource and role model for the team.

What You Bring:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) in good standing required
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in emergency, critical care, or specialty medicine
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong technical skill set including anesthesia, diagnostics, and ICU patient care
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. Ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism and compassion. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Perks & Benefits:

• Generous benefit packages which include: - Employer Paid Benefit Options - Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options - Short & Long-Term Disability Options
• Paid Time Off (3 weeks upon hire)
• 401k - Retirement Savings Plan
• Uniform Allowance
• Veterinary Service Benefits
• CE Allowance
• Onsite Veterinary Social Worker available to employees & clients
• Extensive training to all new (and existing) employees with our Learning & Development Trainers to advance their skills and career
• Referral Bonuses
• Being a part of a team of elite professionals who prioritize the needs of their patients

Are you a veterinary professional who’s ready to step into leadership while still staying hands-on in patient care? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same—and where your ability to lead, support, and problem-solve makes a direct impact on both patients and your team? This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys being in the action while also helping guide operations, mentor team members, and elevate the overall hospital experience.

Surrounding Areas

WVRC Waukesha is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Waukesha County and the greater Milwaukee area, including:

• Pewaukee
• Brookfield
• Hartland
• Wauwatosa
• Mukwonago
• West Allis
• Oconomowoc
• Milwaukee

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.