Veterinary Technician Supervisor - General Practice

VCA Animal Hospitals; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technician Supervisor to lead a team in a busy animal hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to cultivate leadership skills while ensuring a positive environment for both patients and staff. You will be responsible for overseeing technicians, managing schedules, and enhancing the quality of care through protocol development. With a commitment to professional growth, you will also enjoy benefits like continuing education and generous personal pet care discounts. If you are passionate about animal care and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the veterinary field.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Continuing education allowance

Personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Must be organized, flexible, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technicians and assistants, manage staff scheduling.
• Collaborate with doctors and develop medical protocols.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Basic radiology skills

Multi-tasking

Delegating and supervising

Hiring and training staff

Job description

VCA South Shore Weymouth Animal Hospital is growing! We are currently seeking a Technician Supervisor to work in General Practice at our busy, 24-hour emergency/referral/multi-specialty and general practice in South Weymouth, Massachusetts.

You will be supporting our leadership team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. In addition, you will help direct and grow our team of veterinary technicians while enjoying exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will sharpen your leadership skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Day to day responsibilities of the technician supervisor include:

1. Overseeing the technicians and assistants
2. Staff scheduling
3. Hiring and training of new employees
4. Collaborating with the doctors
5. Establishing the daily schedule
6. Working to develop protocols to continually improve the quality of medicine

The individual in this role will also work closely with the technician supervisors in all other departments. Essential skills for the technician supervisor include:

1. Venipuncture
2. IV catheter placement
3. Medication administration
4. Pharmaceutical knowledge
5. Basic radiology skills
6. The ability to stay calm and multi-task with a high case load
7. Delegating and supervising subordinates
8. Hiring, training, and development of staff

Candidates for this position must have prior supervisory experience, be organized, flexible, willing to work toward conflict resolution, and able to work independently in addition to being a team player. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), continuing education allowance, generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

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