Veterinary Technician Supervisor - Neurology

Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician leader looking for an opportunity to help shape one of New England's premier specialty Neurology & Neurosurgery programs?

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center, a VECCS Level I Certified specialty and emergency hospital in Middletown, CT, is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our Neurology & Neurosurgery team.

Working alongside board-certified Neurologists, Residents, and a collaborative team of specialists, you'll play an integral role in delivering advanced medical and surgical care to patients with complex neurologic conditions. Our service utilizes cutting-edge technology, including high-field MRI, CT, digital radiography, and advanced neurologic diagnostics while supporting complex spinal and brain surgeries, seizure management, and emergency neurology cases.

This is a working leadership position that combines advanced clinical responsibilities with team development, operational oversight, mentorship, and daily workflow management.

If you're passionate about specialty medicine, leadership, and developing high-performing teams while maintaining exceptional patient care standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a highly skilled specialty Neurology team
• Support onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives
• Help create a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on department growth and success

Advanced Specialty Medicine

• Work alongside board-certified Neurologists and Residents
• Exposure to advanced neurosurgery and neurologic medicine
• Utilize cutting-edge technology including MRI, CT, and specialized diagnostics
• Participate in advanced anesthetic and critical patient management

Commitment to Professional Growth

• Continuing education opportunities
• Mentorship and leadership development support
• Encouragement for VTS pursuit and specialty advancement
• Opportunity to advance within a leading specialty hospital

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a specialty veterinary hospital
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring and patient management experience
• Experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical ventilators
• Strong phlebotomy and IV catheter placement skills
• Experience providing nursing care for hospitalized patients
• Knowledge of laboratory diagnostics and patient assessment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple departments
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and participate in an on-call rotation
• Willingness to work one major and one minor holiday annually
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or mentoring experience
• RECOVER CPR certification
• Experience with EzyVet
• Experience with SmartFlow
• Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in Neurology
• Active pursuit of a VTS in Neurology
• Experience in advanced neurology or neurosurgery settings

Technical Skills for Success

• Advanced anesthesia monitoring and patient management
• Mechanical ventilator operation and troubleshooting
• CPR proficiency
• Phlebotomy
• Peripheral IV catheter placement
• Nursing care and husbandry of hospitalized patients
• Knowledge of laboratory diagnostics
• Knowledge of veterinary equipment, instrumentation, and maintenance
• Strong client communication and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with clinical patient care

Leadership Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Provide daily mentorship, guidance, and support to technicians and assistants
• Foster accountability, professionalism, and teamwork
• Support onboarding and training of new team members
• Assist with coaching and staff development initiatives

Clinical Leadership

• Serve as a working supervisor while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities
• Support advanced neurologic and neurosurgical cases
• Promote adherence to hospital protocols and patient care standards
• Partner with doctors and hospital leadership to drive clinical excellence

Department Operations

• Coordinate workflow and daily service operations
• Help ensure efficient case management and scheduling
• Support a positive and productive team environment
• Promote continuous improvement within the Neurology service

If you're ready to combine advanced specialty medicine with leadership responsibilities while helping shape the future of a premier Neurology & Neurosurgery service, we'd love to connect.

Whether you're already leading a team or looking to take the next step in your veterinary leadership career, apply today and let's start a conversation about your experience, career goals, and what you're looking for in your next opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pieper Veterinary/COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.