VCA Dakota Ridge

VCA Dakota Ridge is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our leadership team as Technician Supervisor.

Hourly wage: $26-$29 depending on experience in the veterinary industry.

Must have the motivation and ability to both work and train others in patient care techniques including basic pet care, surgical assisting, monitoring anesthesia, managing controlled substances, writing staff schedules, and fostering an environment of continued development and learning.

Job Summary:

Under policy direction from the Hospital Manager or Field Manager with support of and input from the Medical Director, the Technical Supervisor performs a wide range of difficult to complex administrative activities related to hospitals providing quality patient care and excellent client service, management of finances and accounting, marketing and promotion of services, staffing and personnel operations, and discretionary activities, that serve to support effective business operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Customer service.

• Human resource skill.

• Financial budget management.

• Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.

• Good communication skills, both written and oral.

• Goal oriented.

• Background in managing service oriented operations.

• Ability to plan, organize and effectively present ideas and concepts.

• Ability to take information obtained from clients, staff, and other sources, discern that which is credible and assess the hospital and its operation objectively.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once, and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities.

• Must have strong medical skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma.

• Certified or Registered Technician status or equivalent practice experience of at least 5 years.

Why You Should Consider Us

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

• An innovative, new department focused on associate health and wellbeing, with programs such as company sponsored Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tools, and access to additional mental health resources
• 401k retirement savings plan, with matching contributions of 25% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation
• Health, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA plan options
• Infertility benefits and paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance: CVT - $750/year, VTS - $1000/year
• WOOF University, offering abundance of FREE CE’s for Doctors and Staff
• Career development scholarship and reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities to mentor with one of the largest providers of private practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• Opportunities to participate in a robust clinical studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• Uniforms provided
• 100% paid life insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage options
• Paid vacation and sick time
• The option to bring your pet to work with you
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a collaborative network of 6,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Visit our hospital website to learn more about us and our location: vcahospitals.com/Dakota-ridge

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.