Veterinary Technician Supervisor

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Oregon State University’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a full-time, 12-month professional faculty Veterinary Technician Supervisor, described in the role as a Patient Services Coordinator. The position collaborates with other Patient Services Coordinators and the Patient Care Manager to oversee daily hospital operations and support exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, staff development, teaching, and client service.

The role directly supervises Certified Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants, and student employees. It combines staff leadership and operational coordination with hands-on advanced veterinary technical work, including patient care, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and student instruction. The supervisor coordinates staffing, training, performance, compliance, equipment, supplies, and collaboration with faculty and hospital leadership in a busy academic veterinary hospital.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Veterinary Technician and ability to obtain and maintain Oregon certification within six months of hire.
• Three years of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to build trusting team relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct others in veterinary techniques.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment to ensure high-quality care.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and actively participate in problem-solving and team advancement.
• Successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position-qualified under the stated university standard; incumbents must self-report convictions.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in a specialty area.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• EzyVet or Vet Radar experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate veterinary support staff; foster professional development and ensure appropriate staffing coverage.
• Oversee service operations and regulatory compliance by maintaining hospital policies, safety standards, and quality protocols, and collaborating with hospital leadership on operational initiatives.
• Identify equipment needs; coordinate procurement and repairs; evaluate products; work with vendors; and maintain service-specific supplies.
• Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, scheduling, case assignments, medical records, financial estimates, client education, and communication with referring veterinarians.
• Provide clinician-directed veterinary nursing care, including treatments, diagnostics, medication administration, patient monitoring, emergency interventions, and electronic medical record documentation.
• Prepare patients and operating rooms, assist with procedures, maintain sterile technique, monitor patients, coordinate post-operative care, and manage room turnover.
• Coordinate with hospital core services, including Central Sterile and Pharmacy, and provide support to other hospital departments as needed.
• Provide student instruction in veterinary techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed