Large Animal Surgery Supervisor (ANML CARE HOSP SUPV 1 VMTH)

Large Animal Surgery Supervisor

Under the direction of the Large Animal Clinic Manager(s), provides day-to-day supervisory and technical support to Equine Lameness & Surgery, Equine Integrative Sports Medicine, Farrier shop and Large Animal Operating rooms (Elective & Emergent). Work closely with veterinarians throughout the Large Animal clinic to coordinate daily receiving schedule as it pertains to lameness, operating room, advanced imagining and emergency cases. Assess staff training needs, provide staff training, develop, manage and update training protocols and safety documents. Evaluate staff on work performance. Work closely with the veterinarians in Equine Surgery, Livestock Medicine, Equine Medicine and Equine Emergency Surgery as well as Large Animal Anesthesia & related services to accomplish the missions of providing excellent patient care, professional student instruction & resident training. Perform administrative functions to ensure timely, accurate charge capture, inventory and order needed supplies for special surgeries. Monitor clinical equipment needs of various clinical services. Coordinate or perform maintenance and repair of medical equipment and facilities. Hire, train, and schedule career and student work employees in order to support clinical services and farrier shop.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Must possess a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) or obtain within 3 months of date of hire. Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Experience handling, restraining and working with horses of all types and temperaments to ensure safety and effectiveness. Experience preforming sterile preparation for joint injections, lacerations repairs and a variety of other routine and emergency procedures. Experience supervising staff in a large animal hospital, veterinary specialty or emergency service setting. Experience in the use of specialized surgical and diagnostic equipment/ instruments used for various common large animal procedures (orthopedic, routine, emergency), patient preparation and equipment. Experience developing, implementing and managing technical SOP's, procedural SOP's and enforcing safety protocols and maintaining training documentation in a veterinary hospital setting. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with individuals of varying ages, cultural backgrounds, and perspectives to secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, make referrals, as it pertains to standard operating room policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license. Experience supervising in a fast paced dynamic environment with multiple interruptions and conflicting priorities. Experience in surgical preparation and positioning of patients for common large animal surgical procedure with knowledge of surgical equipment. Experience using Veterinary Medical & Administrative Computer System (VMACS).