Veterinary Technician Supervisor at VCA Paw Prints Animal Hospital
Schedule: Full-time opportunity
About Our Hospital
VCA Paw Prints Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited practice dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored specifically to dogs and cats. We are proud to be committed in creating a low-stress experience for every patient and client.
Our experienced team offers comprehensive services including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education in a calm, supportive environment. We are proud to foster a collaborative culture where teamwork, learning, and high-quality patient care are at the center of everything we do.
About VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
The Opportunity
VCA Paw Prints Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead and support our talented technician team. This position is ideal for a credentialed technician who enjoys mentoring others, fostering team engagement, and ensuring exceptional patient care while remaining actively involved in daily hospital operations.
As a Veterinary Technician Supervisor, you will partner closely with hospital leadership to support team development, maintain high medical standards, drive operational excellence, and create a positive culture where both patients and associates thrive.
What You'll Do:
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and support a team of Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and developing team members
Promote a collaborative, positive, and inclusive team culture
Support scheduling and staffing needs to ensure efficient hospital operations
Provide ongoing feedback and performance coaching to team members
Serve as a clinical resource and role model for the nursing team
Clinical Responsibilities
Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs
Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
Monitor hospitalized patients and provide high-quality nursing care
Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, patient safety standards, and medical quality initiatives
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
Support exceptional client communication and education
Operational Excellence
Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflow efficiency and patient care standards
Help maintain inventory, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance
Support implementation of hospital initiatives, training programs, and best practices
Assist in fostering a culture focused on patient care, client service, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT)
Strong clinical skills in anesthesia, dentistry, patient nursing, and diagnostics
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead by example and inspire team engagement
Passion for providing exceptional patient care and supporting team development
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave
Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
Financial wellness tools including Vault
Continuing Education allowance and CE PTO
WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
Leadership development and coaching opportunities
Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
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Your Next Leadership Opportunity Starts Here
If you're a credentialed veterinary technician ready to take the next step into leadership or an experienced supervisor looking to join a highly respected feline-exclusive practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help lead a team dedicated to exceptional feline medicine and patient care.
Location: 2917 Old U.S. 231, Lafayette, IN 47909
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
