VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisor for our busy and growing 24 hour emergency department. We are a fast paced, AAHA-accredited, 24 hour emergency and specialty hospital located in Norwalk, CT. 

We are passionate about the training, growth and development of all our associates. With multiple specialty departments available you will have the opportunity to learn from the best!  Our newly renovated hospital supports services including ER/ICU, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology and Cardiology.

We offer our supervisors monthly training on leadership, human resources, empathy, burnout and compassion fatigue.  We also work as a collaborative unit providing you the connectivity of 10 additional specialty hospital supervisor teams to grow, learn, and share information with.  Working together to create effective, fulfilled teams, happy healthy hospitals, and overall career satisfaction.     

(Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA, from a technician’s point of view)

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

Veterinary Technician Supervisor Responsibilities:

Full Technician Skill UtilizationWorking collaboratively with team members of all hospital servicesCoaching associates based on need to aid in their successSome regional travel requiredFacilitate communication of ideas, policies, standards and performanceProvide feedback related to associate performance, and collaborate with leadership to develop performance improvement plansSupport associates in their career via VTNE guidance, licensure guidance, and schedulingMaintain skill efficiency and knowledge

Potential Schedule: 4 X 10 hr shifts

Compensation: $32 - $38 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

What Makes VREC Norwalk Unique?

We have a veterinary technician student training program right on site within our hospital.  So whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we welcome your experience and allow you to utilize your medical knowledge to the fullest extent.  We are fostering a culture where asking questions is welcomed, and training new skills is common place.

As a team we work hard, and we play hard too!  With team trips to the Norwalk Aquarium, family fun at our annual summer BBQ, as well as the option to achieve free and local continuing education on empathy, wellness, and of course all things vet med available to you in our conference room.  Need to take five?  Have a seat on our oversized couches with a coffee in our second floor learning library.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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.   

The benefits continue to grow:

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityFree NAVTA Membership & RECOVER TrainingDiscounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirlGrowth & leadership opportunitiesMedical, Dental & VisionCareer development programsVeterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships$750 continuing education funds for credentialed associatesVeterinary Technician license reimbursementGenerous hospital discounts and product discountsEmployer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insuranceVTS Path financial, and mentorship supportPaid vacation and sick timePaid parental leave401(k)Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)Referral bonusesInfertility benefitsCompetitive wageFree access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Why We Want You!

            

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

            

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

                 VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.  

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

Apply now!

We look forward to getting to know you!

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

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