Veterinary Technician Supervisor
About The Position
VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead and support our 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. As a Veterinary Technician Supervisor, you 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
