Veterinary Technician Floor Manager- Los Angeles, CA

VCA Animal Hospital • Los Angeles, CA

84d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is a General Practice / Specialty Hospital occupying 42,000 sq feet and housing state-of-the-art equipment including a CT, MRI, and Linear Accelerator. Specialties include Oncology/Radiation Oncology, ZooMed, Cardiology, Behavior, Rehabilitation, Radiology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care, and Internal Medicine. We are a teaching hospital with GP interns and Residents in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's, AAS in Veterinary Technology, or AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (preferred).
• Certification: Current RVT in California or ability to transfer credentials (fees covered by VCA).
• Experience: 5+ years in veterinary nursing, with 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Skills: Strong leadership, proficiency in veterinary nursing (emergency care, anesthesia, radiography, etc.), and excellent communication skills.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and restrain animals when needed.
• Professionalism: Maturity, sound judgment, and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure smooth hospital operations and a positive workplace culture.
• Supervise and mentor veterinary technicians, promoting team-oriented management.
• Manage staffing schedules, ensuring shifts are filled and adjusting based on needs such as vacations, illness, or caseload changes.
• Work with the Pharmacy Team to maintain and manage CUBEX systems.
• Monitor staff morale, addressing concerns and providing proactive communication.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews, rewarding achievements within budget.
• Attend leadership meetings to discuss policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Assist in training new technical staff and ensure smooth integration into the team.
• Address performance issues, administer disciplinary actions, and ensure accountability.
• Collaborate with administration to identify areas for operational improvement.
• Maintain professional relationships with all hospital departments, including doctors and customer service staff.
• Handle client complaints as necessary and serve as the point person for overtime and on-call requests.
• Oversee staffing needs and participate in recruitment and hiring processes.
• Coordinate inter-departmental meetings and follow up on workload and performance issues.
• Approve electronic timecards and manage overtime requests.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree