Wellness Center Supervisor - VIP Petcare

VIP Petcare; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Family planning resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

VIP Petcare is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to lead the Wellness Center team within our host store network in Mesa, AZ. You will manage staff, coordinate with the on-site veterinarian, and ensure adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.

You will oversee inventory, payroll entries, client education, and daily operations while delivering high-quality preventive care services to pets and fostering positive relationships with pet parents and store partners.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in managing 3+ team members.
• Licensed veterinary technician required for leadership role.
• Strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wellness Center staff and ensure clinic protocol adherence.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and equipment management.
• Manage payroll entries in ADP and staff scheduling in Apollo.
• Provide client education and vet-approved preventive care recommendations.
• Coordinate with host location management and on-site veterinarians.

Skills

Leadership experience

Veterinary technician

Customer service skills

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP payroll

Apollo scheduling

POS systems

Job description

Overall Job Summary

Provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country. This position reports into the VIP Petcare team.

Overall Job Summary

Provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country. This position reports into the VIP Petcare team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Is comfortable in high stress situations.
• Has experience participating in treating adverse vaccine reactions to include (but not limited to) angioedema, urticaria, and anaphylaxis.
• Can initiate treatment to manage an adverse event (allergic reaction) while receiving treatment protocol guidance from off-site veterinarian.
• Is familiar with intubation and administrating lifesaving CPR to pets.
• Is competent in phlebotomy and administration of subcutaneous injections. Has expertise in safe restraint of pets for wellness procedures including vaccines, nail trims and microchipping.
• Contributes to the professional development of veterinary clinic assistants, monitors in-clinic processes, and adheres/executes Pet IQ procedures.
• Has excellent communication skills exemplified through each pet parent interaction.
• Can collect and prepare blood and fecal samples for laboratory testing.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by disinfecting surfaces and equipment between each pet per Pet IQ guidelines.
• Makes expert recommendations for preventative care services and products to every pet, every time based on pet’s lifestyle and an understanding of canine and feline diseases.
• Promotes a culture of safety in the clinic and lives our values while reinforcing our brand promise with pet parents, partners, and team members.
• Prepares canine and feline vaccines using sterile technique.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with pet parents and host store partners perform other duties as assigned
• Responsible for Wellness Center staff and clinic execution and ensures that all protocol/procedures and processes are followed
• Provide ongoing coaching and development to Wellness Center staff
• Lead the Wellness Center team to achieve results and meet goals
• Resolve staff issues, document and follow up as needed
• Submit and deliver performance reviews to Wellness Center staff
• Enter/verify employee time cards in ADP and submit payroll
• Schedule staff in Apollo and find replacements when needed due to call-offs
• Build and nurture relationships with host location management and staff
• Assist in assessing pet lifestyle to determine which preventatives and vaccines are best suited
• Make recommendations to clients about vaccines, tests, products and microchips that are consistent with both company’s protocols and on-site Veterinarian preferences
• Responsible for all Wellness Center equipment and ensuring that product and equipment are being handled appropriately and are secured
• Responsible for inventory and ensuring supplies are appropriately stocked
• Responsible for performing inventory counts and submitting orders
• Update POS materials and order replacements as needed
• Manage administrative duties to include daily paperwork, and end of the day reconciliation
• Answer client inquiries on the phone and in the store
• Administer treatment under the Veterinarians supervision
• Complete Health Certificates
• Fill out prescriptions
• Scan all pets for microchips
• Clean up after pets including drool, urine, feces, and vomit
• Ensure all clinical stations are operating appropriately
• Ability to live our values and reinforce our brand promise with our partners, clients and team members
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Experience: Experience in a leadership/management role managing 3 or more team members required.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Professional Certifications: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

• Previous Animal Handling Experience, including restraint and animal behavior.
• Independent judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Independent judgment and decision-making skills
• Detail oriented, ensuring accurate and reliable work product.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams to direct and lead company initiatives and goals.
• Be able to initiate treatment to manage an adverse event (allergic reaction) while receiving treatment protocol guidance from off-site veterinarian.
• Familiar with intubation and administrating lifesaving CPR to pets.
• Able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to switch focus rapidly in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Present professional appearance and positive conduct
• Punctuality and dependability highly valued
• Previous customer service sales experience
• Navigate computer software (iPad, Bluetooth devices and more)
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to work within a team to meet team goals and objectives
• Comfort level in approaching host location’s customers to educate about our clinics
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Experience in the veterinary field/retail management is highly valued
• Present professional appearance and positive conduct
• Punctuality and dependability highly valued
• Knowledge of basic sales principles and application while making recommendations to clients
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Able to work independently without direct supervision

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work weekends, varied weekdays and times, occasional overnights
• Some outdoor clinic work and activities may be necessary
• Exposure to cats and dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
• Driving a vehicle
• Reaching overhead
• Lifting 50+ pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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