Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Shift Supervisor (Licensed Veterinary Technician)

Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician ready to take the next step in your career? Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is seeking a Shift Supervisor (LVT) to provide floor leadership, support team development, and help ensure exceptional patient care in our emergency and specialty hospital.

This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys mentoring others, coordinating hospital workflow, fostering accountability, and helping create a positive and collaborative culture. You'll work closely with hospital leadership while serving as a key resource for technicians, assistants, and support staff throughout each shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to clinical team members during assigned shifts
• Coordinate workflow to promote efficient patient care and hospital operations
• Monitor staffing needs and assist with daily resource allocation
• Mentor, coach, and support Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff
• Participate in performance management, training, and professional development initiatives
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and positive communication across departments
• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members
• Support implementation of hospital policies, procedures, and patient care standards
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to identify operational improvements
• Maintain a strong clinical presence and assist with patient care as needed
• Help ensure a safe, respectful, and productive work environment

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in good standing or ability to obtain Washington licensure
• Previous emergency, specialty, or advanced clinical veterinary experience preferred
• Prior leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage workflow and support team performance
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and team development
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Hospital Information Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is a 12,000-square-foot emergency and specialty hospital serving pets and their families throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care when patients need it most while fostering a culture built on teamwork, transparency, respect, and professional growth.

Our leadership team is committed to developing veterinary professionals and creating opportunities for career advancement. As a Shift Supervisor, you'll play an important role in shaping team culture, supporting clinical excellence, and helping fellow technicians reach their professional goals.

Surrounding Commuter Areas Conveniently located in Poulsbo, Washington, Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is accessible from Bainbridge Island, Silverdale, Bremerton, Kingston, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Sequim, Port Townsend, Shelton, Tacoma, and the greater Seattle metropolitan area via ferry.

About Ethos: Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com. Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.