Veterinary Technician Supervisor
About The Position
VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead and support its talented technician team. This position is ideal for a credentialed technician who enjoys mentoring others, fostering team engagement, and ensuring exceptional patient care while remaining actively involved in daily hospital operations. The Veterinary Technician Supervisor will partner closely with hospital leadership to support team development, maintain high medical standards, drive operational excellence, and create a positive culture where both patients and associates thrive.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT)
- Previous leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or training experience preferred
- Strong clinical skills in anesthesia, dentistry, patient nursing, and diagnostics
- Knowledge of low-stress feline handling techniques or willingness to learn Fear Free® and cat-friendly approaches
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead by example and inspire team engagement
- Passion for providing exceptional patient care and supporting team development
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
- Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and developing team members
- Promote a collaborative, positive, and inclusive team culture
- Support scheduling and staffing needs to ensure efficient hospital operations
- Provide ongoing feedback and performance coaching to team members
- Serve as a clinical resource and role model for the nursing team
- Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide high-quality nursing care
- Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, patient safety standards, and medical quality initiatives
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Support exceptional client communication and education
- Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflow efficiency and patient care standards
- Help maintain inventory, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance
- Support implementation of hospital initiatives, training programs, and best practices
- Assist in fostering a culture focused on patient care, client service, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
- Financial wellness tools including Vault
- Continuing Education allowance and CE PTO
- WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
- Leadership development and coaching opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
