Veterinary Technician Supervisor
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, also described in the posting as a Patient Services Coordinator. The position collaborates with other Patient Services Coordinators and the Patient Care Manager to oversee daily hospital operations and directly supervise certified veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and student employees. The role supports patient-focused care, operational efficiency, staff development, teaching, and client service in a busy academic veterinary hospital that provides primary and referral care, trains veterinary students, develops diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, and serves practitioners and clients. The supervisor combines leadership and organizational responsibilities with hands-on advanced veterinary technical work. Duties include staffing and staff development, hospital operations and compliance, equipment and supply coordination, patient and client services, advanced nursing care, student instruction, and support for surgical and medical procedures. The position collaborates with faculty, hospital leadership, Central Sterile, Pharmacy, and other hospital departments. The position is based in a busy Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The normal schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but hours may shift to cover weekends, evenings, and holidays; overtime may be required. The position is considered essential and may be required to work during inclement weather. The role involves potential exposure to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, wet and slippery floors, and machinery, as well as risks associated with handling and restraining small and large animals. It may require lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 200 pounds. The position has access to controlled substances. OSU offers a rabies vaccination at the employee’s expense, with acceptance or declination at the appointee’s discretion.
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 varied 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.
- Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position-qualified under the applicable university standard; incumbents must self-report convictions.
- May be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime, and during inclement weather to provide coverage or meet essential-position needs.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in a specialty area.
- Two years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience with EzyVet or Vet Radar.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate veterinary support staff; foster their 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 clinical equipment needs; coordinate procurement and repairs; evaluate products; identify and work with vendors; and maintain service-specific supplies.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, scheduling, case assignments, medical records, financial estimates, client education, and communications with referring veterinarians.
- Provide advanced veterinary nursing care, including clinician-directed treatments, diagnostics, medication administration, patient monitoring, emergency interventions, and electronic medical record documentation.
- Prepare patients and operating rooms; assist during procedures; maintain sterile technique; monitor patients; and coordinate postoperative care and room turnover.
- Provide instruction to veterinary students and staff in veterinary techniques.
- Coordinate with core services such as Central Sterile and Pharmacy and provide support to other hospital departments as needed.
- Meet hospital safety, quality, and clinical excellence standards in a fast-paced academic veterinary environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
