VeterinaryTechnician Supervisor

Seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Do you want to grow as a leader through the guidance of managers who want to be a mentor to you? Do you want to love what you do and cultivate that same passion in others?

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is seeking a full time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join and lead as a Technician Supervisor. We are a well-established, AAHA-accredited, 24-hour emergency & general practice in Sacramento, California. Our professional and courteous Associates seek to provide the best possible critical and emergency care, surgical care and patient care. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Why join The VCA Mueller Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education, personal career development and your well-being. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Generous Continuing Education(CE) allowance

• Vet Tech license reimbursement plus free subscriptions to NAVTA, Vetgirl, Vetfolio, etc.

• Competitive wages and referral bonus rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance with HSA/FSA

• Generous pet care discounts

• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short-term & long-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation, sick, parental and bereavement leave

• 401(k) Savings Plan with employer contribution

• Opportunities to give back to the community through VCA initiatives and a strong shelter partnership

• Free wellness subscriptions to Head Space plus a Lyra Health wellness platform for coaching, therapy, meditation and more

• And so much more.....

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor Teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You've worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Emergency and critical care including CPR, wireless telemetry, therapeutic laser, NG tube placement and care

• High standard hospital care within our ICU and ICW wards

• Surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, use of anesthetic ventilators and patient recovery

• Radiology with hands free standards in place

• In house Chemistry, CBC, coagulation and blood gas analysis

• Venipuncture, Catheter placement, advanced catheters such as PICC lines and Central lines, NG tube placement and care

• Expansive Pharmacy

• Compassionate care of every patient who walks through our door

In the supervisor role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Directing work flow on the floor in the trenches with the team

• Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills

• Assists in staffing and coverage where needed

• Assists in basic protocol and standard procedure training

• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience

• Mentoring technicians within the departments

• Working with department doctors to develop protocols to improve the service

• Ensure that VCA polices, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff

• Analysis of schedule dynamics

• Bringing your ideas to the table and being heard

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent knowledge of client service and veterinary operations

• Strong organizational, client relations and interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Self-starter and team player with strong Supervisory skills

• RVT license, VTS a plus, preferred with 5 years of technical and/or supervisory experience

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required coupled with the ability to deliver exceptional client service

• Passionate for providing the highest quality patient care

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative fast paced environment

• A strong work ethic with the ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends but we also offer an alternative workweek

• Positive and professional attitude is a must!

The salary range for this position is $28 - $32 / hour

This position is a working supervisory position, which is responsible for the leadership and the supervision of our technical staff. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at ~~~