Veterinary Technician Supervisor

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Technician Supervisor to join our team. The Veterinary Technician Supervisor will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of our veterinary clinic. This position requires excellent leadership skills, strong veterinary technician expertise, and a passion for providing high-quality care to animals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of veterinary technicians, ensuring compliance with protocols, maintaining inventory, and promoting a positive work environment.

$25 - $29 hourly

• Supervision and Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the veterinary technician team, including training, and performance management under the direction of the Hospital Manager.
• Clinical Support: Assist veterinarians with medical procedures, surgeries, and examinations as needed, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
• Workflow Management: Coordinate and optimize workflow to ensure efficient clinic operations, including patient intake, discharge, and follow-up appointments.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with veterinary standards and regulations. (e.g Review patient medical records to pinpoint
• technician development areas).
• Inventory Management: Participate in inventory control.
• Client Communication: Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient care, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions.
• Staff Development: Provide ongoing training and mentorship to veterinary technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues or concerns that arise within the veterinary technician team or clinic operations.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with veterinarians, administrative staff, and other team members to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to patients.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including record-keeping, documentation, and safety protocols.

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent experience is required.
• 3+ years of experience working as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Proficiency in veterinary medical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory techniques, and diagnostic imaging.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, team members, and veterinarians.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Genuine compassion for animals and a commitment to providing the highest level of care and comfort to patients.
• Collaborative attitude with a willingness to work closely with others to achieve common goals.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected situations with poise and professionalism.

We are an established privately owned business with 3 successful clinics. We strive to have 6-8 doctors per clinic with a support staff of 4 plus staff per doctor. Each of our facilities provides state-of-the-art equipment (CT Scanner, Endoscopy, Ultrasound…) and the ability to refer cases within the Desert Ark system. Our business model is general practice with urgent care same-day services offered Monday - Saturday. We are looking for an experienced, mature, and compassionate manager to help guide our team, grow the practice's community presence, and promote extraordinary client engagement.

Desert Ark Mission:

To Provide Health and Healing for a Lifetime fostering the human-animal bond.

Desert Ark Values:

• Make Magic Happen
• Do the Right Thing
• Contagious Curiosity