Location Carthage, North Carolina, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id R-240104 Job Type Full time
VCA Whispering Pines Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Experienced Veterinary Technician Supervisor to join our team!
About Us
We are a 2-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Carthage, NC.
Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/whispering-pines
VCA Whispering Pines Animal Hospital we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. Our hospital includes modern exam rooms, a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house dental suite, digital x-ray including dental radiographs, ultrasound capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.
As part of our commitment to providing quality care for your pet, we promote education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to help you understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive plan that best meets those needs. We recognize that providing the highest quality veterinary care includes keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do.
About the Role
As Veterinary Technician Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
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Directing work flow on the floor
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Cultivate an engaging work environment and maintain our strong hospital culture
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Work cohesively with hospital management and supervisory teams to aid in the progression of the hospital
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Help with the interview process for potential new hires and onboard all new associates
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Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills
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Conduct staff meetings
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Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience
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Mentoring technicians within the department
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Resolve conflicts in a professional and humble manner
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Refining and implementing protocols
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Ensure that VCA polices, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.
Being a Technician Supervisor means you are a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
Having mastered the entire range of vet tech skills yourself, you are a role model for the team. You will work alongside our Veterinarians, Hospital Manager, and Assistant Manager to provide mentorship, ensure the hospital runs efficiently and fosters a winning environment.
Qualifications:
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Credentialed Veterinary Technician- CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT (FL CVT Preferred)
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5+ years of clinical experience
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Team leadership experience
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Passion for Veterinary Medicine
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Compensation: $21 - $24.00 / hr is based on skill set and experience.
Schedule: Full time - weekend rotation required.
Why VCA
VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:
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Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
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Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
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Growth & leadership opportunities
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Medical, Dental & Vision
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Career development programs
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Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
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Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
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Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
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Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
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Paid vacation and sick time
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Paid parental leave
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401(k)
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Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
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Referral bonuses
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Infertility benefits
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Competitive wage
Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.
https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5
What You'll Do
Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, 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:
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Compassionate patient care
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Client education and communication
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Patient assessment
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Anesthesia and surgery assisting
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Radiology
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Dentistry
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Catheter placement
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Venipuncture
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Laboratory work
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Pharmacy
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Medical recordkeeping
Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.
Why VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.
We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Interested in this opportunity?
Apply!
We look forward to hearing from you.
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
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 vcacareers.com
