What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician Supervisor - General Practice position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA South Shore Weymouth Animal Hospital is growing! We are currently seeking a Technician Supervisor to work in General Practice at our busy, 24-hour emergency/referral/multi-specialty and general practice in South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
You will be supporting our leadership team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. In addition, you will help direct and grow our team of veterinary technicians while enjoying exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will sharpen your leadership skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
Day to day responsibilities of the technician supervisor include: overseeing the technicians and assistants, staff scheduling, hiring and training of new employees, collaborating with the doctors, establishing the daily schedule, working to develop protocols to continually improve the quality of medicine. The individual in this role will also work closely with the technician supervisors in all other departments. Essential skills for the technician supervisor include: venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, pharmaceutical knowledge, basic radiology skills, the ability to stay calm and multi-task with a high case load, delegating and supervising subordinates, hiring, training and development of staff.
Candidates for this position must have prior supervisory experience, be organized, flexible, willing to work toward conflict resolution able to work independently in addition to being a team player. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), continuing education allowance, generous personal pet care discounts and more!
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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 vcacareers.com
