Veterinary Technician Supervisor
About The Position
Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is seeking a Shift Supervisor (LVT) to provide floor leadership, support team development, and help ensure exceptional patient care in our emergency and specialty hospital. This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys mentoring others, coordinating hospital workflow, fostering accountability, and helping create a positive and collaborative culture. You'll work closely with hospital leadership while serving as a key resource for technicians, assistants, and support staff throughout each shift. Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is a 12,000-square-foot emergency and specialty hospital serving pets and their families throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care when patients need it most while fostering a culture built on teamwork, transparency, respect, and professional growth. Our leadership team is committed to developing veterinary professionals and creating opportunities for career advancement. As a Shift Supervisor, you'll play an important role in shaping team culture, supporting clinical excellence, and helping fellow technicians reach their professional goals.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in good standing or ability to obtain Washington licensure
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Nice To Haves
- Previous emergency, specialty, or advanced clinical veterinary experience preferred
- Prior leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage workflow and support team performance
- Commitment to exceptional patient care and team development
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and support to clinical team members during assigned shifts
- Coordinate workflow to promote efficient patient care and hospital operations
- Monitor staffing needs and assist with daily resource allocation
- Mentor, coach, and support Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff
- Participate in performance management, training, and professional development initiatives
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and positive communication across departments
- Assist with onboarding and training of new team members
- Support implementation of hospital policies, procedures, and patient care standards
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to identify operational improvements
- Maintain a strong clinical presence and assist with patient care as needed
- Help ensure a safe, respectful, and productive work environment
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- paid time off
- uniform allowance
- continuing education allowance
- paid license renewal
- employee pet discount
- tuition reimbursement
- flexible scheduling where possible
- bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
