Emergency Veterinary Technician Supervisor
About The Position
South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor to help lead our Emergency & Critical Care department. This is an opportunity for a skilled technician leader who enjoys mentoring others, improving hospital operations, and remaining actively involved in patient care. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team in a collaborative specialty hospital committed to delivering exceptional medicine while supporting the growth and wellbeing of our staff. As the Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician Supervisor, you'll provide day-to-day leadership for our ECC nursing team while continuing to support patient care in a fast-paced specialty environment. This position combines leadership, coaching, and operational oversight with hands-on technical responsibilities. We're looking for someone who communicates effectively, builds trust with their team, and enjoys creating efficient workflows while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or equivalent credential required
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership, lead technician, or supervisory experience
- Experience in emergency, specialty, or critical care veterinary medicine
- Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, solution-oriented leadership style
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ezyVet and SmartFlow
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential
- Bilingual or multilingual communication skills
Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor Emergency & Critical Care technicians
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture
- Coach team members through performance development and regular feedback
- Assist with conflict resolution and promote respectful communication
- Provide hands-on technical support during busy or complex cases
- Lead by example through exceptional nursing care
- Assist with implementation of new medical protocols and workflows
- Ensure high standards of patient care and safety
- Coordinate daily staffing assignments and workflow
- Help maintain adequate department coverage
- Update and maintain standard operating procedures
- Support hospital initiatives and departmental projects
- Assist with onboarding and training new technicians
- Support continuing education and professional development
- Help maintain technician competency and skill progression
- Partner closely with specialists, emergency clinicians, and hospital leadership
- Facilitate department communication and team meetings
- Promote collaboration across all hospital departments
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $32-$36/hr, based on experience
- Additional compensation for VTS candidates
- Relocation assistance available
- Four-day work week
- $1,500 annual CE allowance for RVTs and VTS team members
- Out-of-state veterinary technician license transfer costs covered
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Employee pet insurance discounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Strong commitment to work-life balance
- Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
- Paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
