Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals • Full-time • Miami, Florida, United States • USD $45.73k - USD $58.91k / year • 1w ago

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor with experience in exotic animal care as well as dog and cat care to lead our technical staff.

This position requires a motivated professional with excellent leadership abilities, clinical skills, and a passion for delivering top-tier veterinary care to a diverse patient population, including avian, reptile, and small mammal species.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and mentor veterinary technicians and assistants, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
Provide hands-on technical support in exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites, with a focus on exotic species.
Oversee training and continued education for staff on exotic animal handling, diagnostics, and treatment protocols.
Manage technician scheduling, performance evaluations, and assist with hiring decisions.
Collaborate with veterinarians and leadership to implement hospital protocols.
Maintain inventory, medical equipment, and controlled substance logs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Support client education and communication, particularly regarding the care and husbandry of exotic pets.

Qualifications:

Active CVT license in Florida
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year with exotic animals.
Prior supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency in anesthesia, radiology, laboratory procedures, and surgical prep/monitoring.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends or holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with a high-volume or specialty practice.
Fear-Free certification and/or exotics-specific CE credits.
Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
CE allowance and licensing reimbursement
Employee pet care discounts

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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)

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