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Veterinary Technician Supervisor

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In-Office
La Quinta, CA
20-24 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
La Quinta, CA
20-24 Hourly
Entry level
Supervise and develop a veterinary patient-care team while performing hands-on clinical duties including examinations, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy, and patient recovery. Responsibilities also include scheduling, team meetings, policy implementation, controlled-drug records, facility maintenance, and marketing.
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Veterinary Technician Supervisor – VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital

Location: 78-267 CA-111, La Quinta, CA 92253

Schedule: Full-Time

Salary: $20-24 / hour

VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital in La Quinta, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our leadership team as Veterinary Technician Supervisor!

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and assistants. We are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician or assistant career has to offer.  

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a 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! 

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

What You’ll Do

The Veterinary Technician or Assistant Supervisor role will allow you to take the skills and experience you’ve gained over the years in this profession and put them to great use in our hospital.

This is a working supervisory position responsible for the leadership and development of the patient care team.  Technical skills that you will be utilizing include:

  • Physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical preparation and assisting
  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Laboratory work
  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter placement
  • Pharmacy
  • Patient recovery
  • Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Supervisory duties will include:

  • Team training, development and support
  • Implementing department policies and procedures
  • Scheduling staff and conducting team meetings
  • Accurately handling and recording controlled drugs
  • Record keeping
  • Marketing
  • Facility maintenance

As a Technician Supervisor, you will be committed to maintaining a healthy work environment where all employees are elevated, empowered, and enjoy what we do.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now!  We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are a current associate, you 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.

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