Veterinary Technician Anesthesia Supervisor

Tufts University • Grafton, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Hospital for Small Animals is a premier academic veterinary hospital delivering round the clock, high quality care for companion animals and exotics. Our team provides cutting edge specialty and emergency services while training the next generation of veterinary professionals. We combine exceptional patient care with a collaborative teaching environment that supports growth, innovation, and excellence.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent plus 5 years related work experience
• CVT in good standing
• Demonstrated leadership skills, conflict resolution and resourcefulness
• Ability to effectively manage personal responsibilities as well as competing external requests
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers
• Able to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment with diverse personalities while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• Fundamental understanding of Human Resource principles, practices and regulations
• Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology
• IV catheterization
• Phlebotomy
• Dosage calculations
• Fluid therapy
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Hospital Based programs
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years experienced in a busy, fast-paced veterinary hospital
• Previous veterinary technician supervisory experience
• Experience in a large Specialty Hospital or Academic Hospital
• VTS level or VTS tracking technician
• Demonstrated ability teaching other technicians, veterinary students, veterinary technician students
• Fear Free Certification
• RECOVER Certification
• Large Animal anesthesia experience

Responsibilities

• Directing the daily function and smooth operation of the Small and Large Animal Anesthesia Service.
• Ensuring high-quality anesthesia support is provided to all patients.
• Providing excellent internal customer service to clinicians, residents, interns, and students.
• Performing anesthesia of all kinds and managing a busy and diverse caseload.
• Supporting the academic mission of the hospital and teaching veterinary students.
• Coordinating and scheduling technical staff.
• Managing human resources responsibilities, training, and performance management.
• Creating proposals for improvements to enhance the production and operation of the Anesthesia Service.
• Promoting, facilitating, and developing a cohesive team spirit focusing on the highest standards of patient care.
• Utilizing exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to provide coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborating with team members, Veterinary Technician Supervisors, Section Heads and Hospital Administration.
• Overseeing the allocation of veterinary technician resources.
• Fostering an environment of open communication, trust and respect.
• Conducting and attending team, section and supervisor meetings and holding regular meetings with individual team members.
• Overseeing the recruiting and interview process.
• Overseeing the training and on-boarding for new staff.
• Providing feedback and coaching to individual veterinary technicians.
• Organizing regular continuing education events for team members.
• Addressing questions and troubleshooting issues raised by the veterinary technician team.
• Leading the annual performance planning and evaluation process for the veterinary technician team.
• Recommending merit increases and promotions for veterinary technicians.
• Assisting Hospital Administration in the preparation of section budgets.
• Overseeing section finances including overtime budget, supply purchasing and reconciling purchases, and reviewing and submitting weekly payroll.
• Managing safety policies and preparing the service for inspections.
• Overseeing management of the controlled substance inventory.
• Facilitating the maintenance of clinical equipment by identifying malfunctioning equipment and scheduling service.
• Participating in Departmental and Hospital-wide initiatives as required.
• Monitoring, managing and implementing treatment plans as ordered by clinicians.
• Assisting clinicians with procedures and independently performing specialized and complicated procedures.
• Making independent nursing care decisions for advanced clinical situations without direct supervision.
• Collaborating with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital.
• Completing diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians.
• Participating in the technician on-call rotation.
• Providing clinical instruction of advanced and critical care anesthesia protocols and procedures for veterinary students, interns, residents and student technicians.
• Instructing veterinary students and student technicians in technical and nursing aspects of patient care.
• Engaging students to ensure they are receiving a successful and fulfilling education.
• Participating in formal CE training.
• Assisting in studies and projects as needed including treating research/laboratory animals.
• Ensuring adequate patient care is provided without interruption or exception.
• Reporting to work as scheduled during emergency closings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree