**VCA Colonial Animal Hospital** is seeking an experienced **Licensed** **Veterinary Technician Specialty Supervisor** for our busy **Internal Medicine and Oncology Departments** . We are a **hybrid** animal hospital and proud to be one of the premier providers of primary, specialty and emergency care located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York.

**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 17 doctor hospital serves our clients 24/7/365. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing advanced care and management of patients in a specialty setting.

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 technicians point of view.

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

**Veterinary Technician Supervisor Responsibilities:**

Full Technician Skill Utilization

Experience in IM and Oncology preferred.

Oversee orientation, training and staff development for specialty services

Provide input to service development and equipment needs

Oversee dept scheduling, and time off requests

Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services

Coaching associates based on need to aid in their success

Some regional travel required

Facilitate communication of ideas, policies, standards and performance

Provide feedback related to associate performance, and collaborate with leadership to develop performance improvement plans

Support associates in their career via VTNE guidance, licensure guidance, and scheduling

Maintain skill efficiency and knowledge

**Potential Schedule:** Flexible

**Compensation** : $25 - $28 / hour based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. (CVT, VTS)

**What Makes VCA Colonial Unique?**

**This is our 50th anniversary year** ! Get ready to join a hospital that has the friendliest family feel yet! The symbol of Colonial AH has always been the pineapple. A symbol of warm welcomes, hospitality, and celebration. 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. As a team, we often have pot luck lunches, weekend group hikes, and dont forget our annual holiday cookie competition that is out of this world!

VCA Colonial is supported by a leadership team that is committed to your success. They are happy to help you succeed in reaching your goals, whether that be passing your VTNE and gaining licensure, collecting a caseload to obtain your VTS, or providing leadership training if you are on a supervisory path.

**Why Join the VCA Colonial Family?**

How about the opportunity to learn from multiple Veterinary Technician Specialists! In addition 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. Have I mentioned the glee club, monthly karaoke night, as well as community garden plant sharing day? VCA Colonial truly is the essence of community and compassionate care.

**VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:**

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

**Free NAVTA** Membership & **RECOVER** Training

Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl

Growth & leadership opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision

Career development programs

**Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships**

$750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates

Veterinary Technician **license reimbursement**

Generous hospital discounts and product discounts

Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance

**VTS Path financial, and mentorship support**

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

401(k)

**Free** mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)

Referral bonuses

**Infertility benefits**

Competitive wage

**Free 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 parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Youve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that youve 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!**

**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**