Emergency Room Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • $27

About The Position

UW Veterinary Care is seeking a dedicated and skilled Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our 24/7 Emergency Nursing team. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership abilities, advanced veterinary technical expertise, and a steady presence in a fast-paced emergency environment. In this role, the Supervisor will oversee daily operations, support and develop a team of veterinary nurses, and ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care. This position plays a key role in fostering an efficient, collaborative, and supportive work environment within our emergency service. This position can be full or part-time, between 80-100%. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts falling between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. An every-other-weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) is required, with weekday hours adjusted accordingly during the weeks a weekend shift is worked. As this position oversees 24/7 service, this position is likely to be contacted after-hours for questions/concerns from staff.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of CVT experience
• Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Strong communication skills
• High School Diploma Required
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) Required

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years previous leadership experience
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) Preferred
• Associate's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Act in the capacity of a working supervisor, supporting the ER nursing team as well as providing back-up support to the CCU and Intermediate Care Ward teams (20%)
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (20%)
• Provides nursing animal care for patients and works alongside other veterinary technicians in the unit (15%)
• Schedules logistics and secures resources to ensure adequate staffing, equipment, and supplies to ensure optimal operation of a designated animal care unit (15%)
• Prepares, completes, and documents technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (15%)
• Develops animal care procedures, protocols, and affiliated reference materials to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations (15%)

Benefits

• UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/ ample paid time off https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/, financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification, referral bonuses, an annual shoe allowance, and a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees