Veterinary Technician, Specialty Services Supervisor

Veterinary Technician Specialty Services Supervisor

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our Specialty Services team in Asheville, NC. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician who is passionate about mentorship, team development, and delivering exceptional specialty patient care. As a Veterinary Technician Supervisor, you'll combine hands-on clinical expertise with leadership to support a collaborative team while helping drive operational excellence in a fast-paced specialty hospital.

Pay & Benefits

• $31–$36/hour based on experience and licensure
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Structure available to Registered Veterinary Technicians
• $2,500 Relocation Assistance available to eligible Registered Veterinary Technicians
• $1,500 annual CE allowance for Registered Veterinary Technician team members
• Out-of-state license transfer costs covered
• Additional compensation available for VTS candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• Discounted employee pet insurance
• Access to VetBloom RACE-approved CE platform
• Nursing Leadership Program opportunities
• Peer-to-peer mentorship programs
• Recover and Fear Free certification initiatives
• Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Work-life balance focused culture

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday
• 8-hour shifts

Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and support the Specialty Services team by fostering a professional, collaborative, and positive work environment.
• Promote accountability while maintaining high standards of patient care and client service.
• Coach team members through challenges while encouraging teamwork and professional growth.
• Assist with conflict resolution and ensure hospital policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Team Management

• Oversee daily workflow and assign responsibilities to ensure efficient patient care.
• Coordinate staffing coverage and assist with schedule management.
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance evaluations, and development discussions.
• Support employee engagement and encourage continuous learning.

Clinical & Technical Support

• Provide hands-on Veterinary Technician support for specialty patients as needed.
• Assist specialists and Veterinary Technicians with advanced procedures and patient care.
• Help implement new medical protocols, workflows, and best practices.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care and patient safety.

Training & Development

• Assist with onboarding and training new Veterinary Technicians and support staff.
• Develop and maintain training materials and competency programs.
• Encourage continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Mentor Veterinary Technicians as they build advanced specialty nursing skills.

Communication & Collaboration

• Facilitate communication between specialists, Veterinary Technicians, Client Service Representatives, and hospital leadership.
• Lead departmental meetings and communicate operational updates.
• Partner with other department supervisors to promote efficient hospital operations and exceptional patient care.

Operational Support

• Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support hospital quality initiatives and workflow improvements.
• Assist with maintaining department organization, equipment, and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, or LVT) required
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership, lead technician, or supervisory experience required
• Specialty or advanced clinical experience preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced specialty environment
• Positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience with EzyVet and SmartFlow preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are a plus
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Since opening in 2009, South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) has been dedicated to providing advanced emergency and specialty veterinary care while fostering a culture built on compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Our recently expanded, state-of-the-art hospital allows our teams to practice advanced medicine alongside highly skilled specialists and emergency clinicians. We are committed to supporting our employees through mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth.

Surrounding Areas

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville offers a vibrant community surrounded by exceptional outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, scenic drives, and access to the Appalachian Mountains. Nearby communities including Arden, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Fletcher, Black Mountain, and other areas throughout Western North Carolina offer a variety of commuting and lifestyle options. Asheville offers a unique combination of mountain living, a thriving local community, and access to advanced veterinary medicine, making it an exceptional place to build your veterinary career and quality of life.

Join Us

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary leadership career? Apply today to join the Specialty Services team at SAVES and help mentor Veterinary Technicians, support exceptional specialty patient care, and make a lasting impact on pets, their families, and your fellow team members.

Asheville, NC

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.