Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor - Signing Bonus Opportunity!

Location: Fredericksburg, Va.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $31-$32 per hour commensurate with experience.

VCA Chancellor Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join and lead as a Technician Supervisor full time. VCA Chancellor Animal Hospital joined the VCA family in January 2005 and has been an important part of the community since its beginning. This great relationship with the community has multi-generational families bringing their pets to us where we provide compassionate, professional medical care. We recently passed our AAHA certification and have now been members of that organization for 40 years!

We provide a wide range of services including dentistry, digital dental radiographs, various surgical procedures including spays, neuters and other various soft tissue surgeries. We offer full service digital radiographs and ultrasound capability. We have laser therapy and laser surgery. We also have two doctors that see exotics!

Why Join the VCA Chancellor Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. 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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Lyra)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You've worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

In the supervisor role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Directing work flow on the floor
• Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills
• Help with the interview process for potential new hires
• Technician Scheduling
• Assists in staffing and coverage where needed
• Assists in basic protocol and standard procedure training
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience
• Mentoring technicians within the department
• Working with department doctors to develop protocols to improve the service
• Ensure that VCA policies, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!