VCA Animal Specialty Group is a very busy, fast paced, referral based specialty hospital. We specialize in multiple departments, including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology and 24 Emergency.

We are looking for a candidate that believes in high quality, compassionate care. The candidate is one who can see the big picture, who is innovative, and who can motivate, inspire and lead a team of 18 associates. We’re in search of an ambitious, licensed technician to lead our Surgery team with speed and efficiency, accuracy and thoroughness, and kindness and compassion.

Ideal candidates are proficient at the following:

Overseeing and organizing the daily flow of the Surgery department, i.e. procedures, appts, staff lunches, overtime, etc.

Providing and maintaining kind and respectful communication with the doctors, the clients and the associates inside and outside of the Surgery team.

Organizing the team to maintain the high caseload and ensure tasks are being completed thoroughly, efficiently and accurately.

Inspiring, motivating and encouraging associates to excel in their roles and grow within the hospital/company.

Leading by example.

Upholding and enforcing all VCA policies and ASG protocols.

The candidate must be able to complete all tasks of a licensed technician:

IV catheter placement (including sampling catheters)

Venipuncture (including arterial sticks) and U/S guided cystos

Taking radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring and recovery (critical and non-critical patients) for advanced imaging, surgical procedures, and emergency surgeries.

Calculating and preparing medications (including boluses, transfusions, and CRIs)

Preparation and assisting in minor/major surgeries and procedures.

Restraining for exams and diagnostics

Applicants must be/have:

2 years in a leadership role.

Licensed for at least 2 years with veterinary specialty experience

Able to work 10 hour shifts 4 days/week

Ability to lead with kindness, empathy, and compassion

Ability to motivate and inspire others to excel in their roles

Ability to hold associates accountable to VCA policies and ASG protocols

Able to work one weekend day and do optional overnight emergency surgeries

Exceptional communication skills and ability to multi-tasking in a very busy environment and work in a team environment

Outstanding organizational and time management skills, including attendance

Able to provide excellent client service and patient care

Ability to train associates of all levels as well as visiting student externs

In the Supervisor role, duties Include the following. This is not a complete list.

Maintain the associate department schedules

Oversee the flow of the department to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and excellent time management.

Ensure quality controls: Patient and client care and department cleanliness and preparedness, i.e. ORs, Radiology, and instruments

Oversee training of all department staff

Oversee accuracy with staff Time Attendance, including lunches, overtime, leaving early, arriving on time for their scheduled shifts

Ensure staff are re-allocated to other depts when doctors are out of office or on slower days

Work with the specialty manager, hospital manager, and/or PO partner to investigate concerns, meet with associates, write and present disciplinary documents

Assist with interviewing VCA prospects

and much more!

VCA ASG offers competitive compensation ranging from $30-$38/hr and outstanding benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision insurance (after 30 days of employment), 401k with company matching, accrued sick/vacation time, paid holidays*, generous employee discounts, annual CE allowances and reimbursements (for licensed technicians), endless CE opportunities, health wellness resources, including 12 free therapy sessions using Lyra, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more!

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