Veterinary Technician - Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead and mentor its veterinary technician team. The role works alongside the hospital’s leadership team to support hospital efficiency, develop leadership skills, and contribute to the growth of the hospital. The hospital has four doctors, including surgeons and neurologists, and offers opportunities for experienced licensed technicians as well as proven leaders seeking developmental training.

The supervisor manages day-to-day workflow and staff activities, supports associate development, and helps maintain and implement hospital protocols. The role also involves working collaboratively with hospital management and other supervisors, contributing ideas in leadership meetings, and helping foster a respectful, adaptable, goal-driven workplace. The position is full-time, scheduled four to five days per week, and pays up to $35 per hour based on experience. A $5,000 bonus is available for qualified LVT candidates.

The position involves physically demanding work, including lifting up to 40 pounds and walking, bending, standing, and reaching throughout a minimum eight-hour day. The ability to work long or irregular hours under pressure is required.

Requirements

• At least one year of leadership experience.
• High school diploma.
• At least five years of clinical experience.
• Strong anesthesia skills.
• Passion for veterinary medicine.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate medical and administrative tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership with people of varying experience levels and job duties.
• Positive, motivated, and dependable.
• Animal allergies must be controllable through medication.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Willingness to work long or irregular hours under pressure.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a minimum eight-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills adequate to use hospital equipment, including electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, and computers.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Veterinary Technician credential (CVT, LVT, or RVT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow.
• Manage associate schedules and call-outs.
• Work with hospital management and supervisory teams to support the hospital’s progression.
• Conduct interviews for potential new hires.
• Support the educational development and skills of technicians.
• Schedule and conduct team meetings.
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain hands-on experience.
• Mentor and train technicians within the department.
• Resolve conflicts professionally and humbly.
• Deliver quarterly associate performance feedback.
• Monitor day-to-day activities and engage with support staff.
• Maintain, refine, and implement protocols.
• Ensure technical associates follow VCA policies, guidelines, and recommendations.
• Attend leadership meetings.
• Read and respond to communications in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• 401(k).
• Generous employee pet discounts.
• Team-building events and workplace appreciation activities.
• A $5,000 bonus for qualified LVT candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED