Veterinary Technician Manager
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Queens, New York, is seeking a passionate and motivated Veterinary Technician to join its hospital management team as Veterinary Technician Manager. The position combines clinical expertise with day-to-day leadership of the nursing team. The manager works with hospital leadership, supervisors, and the regional nursing trainer to support standards of care, staff development, training, operational effectiveness, and a collaborative work environment. The hourly pay range is $40.75–$55.00, depending on experience and progression through a competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing may be compensated commensurate with experience. Shift differentials apply for qualifying shifts: Monday–Friday, 6 p.m.–8 a.m. and Saturday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. receive an additional $4.50 per hour; Saturday–Sunday, 6 p.m.–8 a.m. receive an additional $8.00 per hour. Differentials are based on a four-hour minimum. BluePearl describes its workplace as offering advanced medicine, professional development, growth pathways, collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer; applicants must have unrestricted current U.S. work authorization and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency as a Veterinary Technician or Advanced Patient Care Associate in the appropriate department.
- Current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Must not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Nice To Haves
- VTS credentialing; candidates with this credential are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Uphold the Mars 5 principles and BluePearl’s vision and mission.
- Demonstrate proficiency as a Veterinary Technician or Advanced Patient Care Associate in the appropriate department.
- Build effective working relationships with hospital leadership to ensure standards of care are understood and communicated, and to support team skill development.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert and resource for technicians and assistants on daily operations, patient care, and skill development.
- Partner with supervisors and the regional nursing trainer to develop constructive, engaging, and forward-thinking nursing staff training.
- Participate in hospital leadership and manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing team.
- Mentor staff by modeling positive work habits, effective clinical skills, and business knowledge.
- Identify workplace conflicts and seek assistance resolving them to support effective working relationships.
- Coach staff to foster impressive performance and high productivity.
- Communicate ideas, protocol and policy changes, and impending changes clearly to promote consistent understanding and alignment with the company’s vision.
- Build positive relationships across the hospital and administration to support teamwork.
- Implement and train staff on process improvement initiatives.
- Document performance-related issues, assess team members during quarterly conversations and annual performance reviews, and provide hospital leadership with recommendations regarding performance management and discipline.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid parental leave.
- Annual continuing education allowance.
- Free training.
- Access to more than 2,000 medical journals.
- Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support.
- Company-paid disability coverage.
- Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
- Pet insurance.
- Associate discounts.
- Scrub allowance.
- Referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
