Job description

Veterinary Technician Supervisor - $2500 Signing Bonus!

Are you looking to be a part of a team that supports and encourages each other to grow and be the very best version of themselves? Then THIS is the place for you! VCA Rutherford Animal Hospital has an opportunity available for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our fast- paced, AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital in Rutherford NJ as a Technician Supervisor. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Why Join the VCA Rutherford Family?

We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Signing bonus!
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate and encourage professionalism in the workplace. They will also be expected to help guide the technical support staff, provide mentorship while helping employees grow within the hospital. Advanced communication skills and the ability to keep their team informed and focused is a must. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:

• Certified veterinary technician (preferred) with a minimum of five years technical experience, and 2 years supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Professional demeanor and appearance, excellent interpersonal skills, and a positive, friendly attitude
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and communicate effectively and clearly with fellow team members, clients and doctors.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once, and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities.
• Must be able to work full-time hours, flexibility a must, including occasional holidays.
• Strong medical skills

In the supervisor role your responsibilities will include but not but not limited to:

• Directing workflow on the floor
• Help with the interview process for potential new hires.
• Technician Scheduling
• Assists in staffing and coverage where needed.
• Assists in the educational development of technicians and their skills.
• Assists in basic protocol and standard procedure training.
• Provide opportunities for staff to gain more firsthand experience.
• Mentoring technicians within the department
• Working with department doctors to develop protocols to improve the service.
• Ensure that VCA polices, guidelines, and recommendations are implemented by all members of the technical staff.

This position is a working supervisory position. We want you to use the skills you have gained over your years in the profession and help you to continue to grow!

The pay range for this position is $30-$35 /hour.

Apply today!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rutherford, NJ 07070: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a non Indeed email

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 6 years (Required)
• Management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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