Specialty Veterinary Technician Supervisor, SAVES
About The Position
As a Specialty Services Supervisor, you will lead by example, combining advanced technical skills with strong leadership and communication abilities. You will manage and mentor a team while balancing hands-on patient care, proactively solving challenges, and maintaining a calm, solution-focused approach in high-pressure situations. This role requires excellent multitasking, follow-through, and the ability to implement creative solutions that enhance both team performance and patient care. You will play a key role in fostering a positive, collaborative environment while ensuring the highest standards of specialty services.
Requirements
- RVT or other licensing credentials required.
- At least 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and Internet Explorer.
- Handles stress well and keeps a positive attitude with clients and fellow employees.
- Excels at conflict resolution and superb at problem solving.
- Strong ability to multitask and anticipate needs.
- Excellent communication with staff, and between staff, and upper management.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Smartflow and ezyVet preferred.
- fluency in multiple languages
Responsibilities
- Leadership & Supervision: Serve as a direct representative of the Specialty Services team, fostering a professional, collaborative, and safe work environment. Mediate conflicts, ensure staff follow policies, and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Team Management: Oversee daily responsibilities of specialty staff, including task delegation, schedule coordination, and coverage for staffing gaps. Conduct regular check-ins, monthly performance reviews, and professional development assessments.
- Technical Support: Provide hands-on support for specialty cases as needed, covering technical duties when necessary, and assist in implementing new protocols and policies.
- Training & Development: Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining training programs, and support ongoing skill development and continuing education for staff.
- Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate departmental meetings, engage with doctors for feedback, and coordinate with other supervisors and departments to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality patient care.
- Operational Oversight: Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), contribute to hospital-wide cleaning schedules, and ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.
Benefits
- $1500 Annual CE Allowance for RVT team members
- Out of State License Transfer Costs Covered by Hospital
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Prioritization of Work Life Balance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans
- Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
- 401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
