Veterinary Technician Supervisor - Emergency & Critical Care

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Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships , ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Position Summary

• Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking two clinically minded, team-oriented Technician Supervisors to support patient care operations: one to lead our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team and one to lead our Appointment Services team . Each Technician Supervisor spends most of their time on the floor alongside their department’s patient care team, delivering direct patient care while providing real-time shift leadership, coaching, and operational support. These roles bridge frontline clinical care and management, keeping daily clinical workflows safe and efficient while every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care.

Compensation

• Salary: $30.00 - $37.00/hour
• Swing Shift Differential: $3.00/hour
• Overnight Differential: $5.00/hour

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts
• May include evenings, weekends, and holidays in support of 24-hour hospital operations

Shift Leadership & Floor Presence

• Serve as the credentialed clinical lead on shift, delivering direct patient care while supporting and directing the full patient care team.
• Manage daily clinical workflow, including patient intake, treatment delivery, anesthesia support, inpatient monitoring, and discharge preparation.
• Assign clinical tasks and direct team activity throughout the shift, ensuring appropriate utilization of credentialed and non-credentialed staff.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for clinical concerns during a shift, resolving issues and escalating to the manager or veterinarian when appropriate.
• Ensure thorough and accurate shift handoffs that clearly communicate patient status, pending treatments, and team updates to the incoming team.

Team Support & Development

• Provide real-time coaching and clinical feedback to technicians and patient care team members to reinforce standards and support skill development.
• Support the Technician Manager with performance management, including contributing to performance conversations and documentation.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new clinical team members, serving as a mentor and clinical resource during orientation.
• Model the professional and clinical standards expected of a credentialed technician in a specialty and emergency environment.
• Foster a shift culture where teammates feel supported in asking questions, raising concerns, and developing their skills.

Clinical Care & Technical Duties

• Deliver the full scope of credentialed technician duties, including anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and patient assessment as directed by the veterinarian.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report findings promptly and accurately to the supervising veterinarian.
• Support emergency and critical care procedures with the clinical competence and composure required in a 24-hour specialty hospital.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records within the practice management system.

Compliance & Credentialing

• Maintain active credentialing and ensure all clinical tasks are performed within the scope authorized by the applicable state veterinary practice act.
• Ensure team compliance with DEA controlled substance handling and documentation requirements.
• Support the Technician Manager in preparing for regulatory inspections and accreditation reviews related to the clinical team.

Required Qualifications

• Active credentialing as an RVT, LVT, or CVT in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a veterinary environment, including at least one year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency across core technician competencies, including anesthesia, venipuncture, catheter placement, and medication administration.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to direct and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with practice management software and clinical documentation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a specialty and/or emergency veterinary hospital.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential or active pursuit of specialty certification.
• Previous experience as a Lead Technician or Shift Supervisor.
• Familiarity with specialty-specific clinical protocols in areas such as critical care, surgery, or oncology.

Core Competencies

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, we harness the hearts, minds, and efforts of our teammates, united in our CIRCLE of Core Values, to unlock our full potential.

• Compassion: We lead with heart in every interaction and provide attentive care, understanding, respect, and trust.
• Integrity: We do what is right through accountability, honesty, transparency, and adherence to the highest ethical and medical standards.
• Respect: We value every perspective and foster collaboration through appreciation of individual expertise.
• Community: We create an environment where all team members are seen, heard, valued, and connected by a shared purpose.
• Leadership: We set the standard for exceptional specialty and emergency care through expertise, innovation, and collaboration.
• Evolution: We remain curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and growth.

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, onsite position within a fast-paced specialty and emergency veterinary hospital. The role requires extended periods of standing and movement throughout clinical areas, the ability to safely lift and restrain animals, and composure in high-stress emergency situations. Team members can expect exposure to animal handling, medical equipment, clinical noise, anesthetic agents, and emotionally charged client interactions.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance options, with some plans available at little to no cost
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Covered licensing fees and continuing education allowance
• Mental health support through Talkspace and ComPsych
• Trupanion Pet Insurance & hospital discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Teammate referral bonus program: $5,000 for RVT referrals

Location

• 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Base Pay

$30—$37 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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