Veterinary Technician - Supervisor

Veterinary Technician Supervisor

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is seeking the next veterinary technician leader. This position would supervise our team. We have four doctors (three surgeons & one neurologist, and a second neurologist joining in September). Currently, there are nine other support staff members. With your knowledge, skills, and experience in veterinary medicine, you will have the opportunity to lead/mentor our surgery team to excellence. You will work alongside our seasoned leadership team to ensure hospital efficiency, build your leadership skills, and grow your career.

What Makes VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital Unique?

We are passionate about our team's health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcomed, and training is the expectation. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve while supporting a work-life balance. Our leadership team works hard to protect our culture and ensure we hire associates who are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles.

We not only work hard, but we play hard too. Join us for one of our team-building events, such as visiting the Frisco Roughriders for a game, pop-up food trucks, or surprise team lunches. Holidays are no exception! Grab a bucket for Halloween & Valentine's Day and drop a few treats in for your friends. Need a pick-me-up? Keep your eyes peeled for our Radio Flyer snack wagon rolling through a department near you! This is but a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.

Why You Should Consider Us

This role is suited for the experienced licensed technician. However, we are also excited to provide developmental training to a proven leader who wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities. The leadership team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help push each other and our hospital forward. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal-driven, and engaged.

A Veterinary Technician Supervisor at Animal Diagnostic Clinic includes:

• Manage workflow
• Manage associate schedules and call-outs
• Work cohesively with hospital management and supervisory teams to aid in the progression of the hospital
• Conduct interviews for potential new hires
• Assist in the educational development of technicians and their skills
• Schedule and conduct team meetings
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more hands-on experience
• Mentor and train technicians within the department
• Resolve conflicts in a professional and humble manner
• Deliver quarterly associate performance feedback
• Monitor day-to-day activities and engage with support staff
• Maintain, refine, and implement protocols
• Ensure that VCA polices, guidelines, and recommendations are followed by all technical associates.

Qualifications for Veterinary Technician Supervisor:

• +1 year of leadership experience
• High school diploma
• Licensed veterinary technician- CVT, LVT, RVT (preferred)
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Strong anesthesia skills
• Passion for veterinary medicine
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional personal appearance
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate medical and administrative tasks
• Ability to show leadership skills with all levels of experience and job duties
• Read and respond to all communication in a timely manner
• Attend leadership meetings
• Must be positive, motivated, and dependable

Physical Requirements:

• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills are adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!