Veterinary Technician Supervisor at Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center – Rockville, Maryland

• Supervise technicians and other medical personnel in assigned department, evaluating performance (introductory and annual), reviewing time reporting, enforcing company policies and communicating new practices and policies regarding technical duties; participate in selection and discipline of staff.

• Schedule staff according to departmental needs, monitoring and regulating overtime hours worked by staff, ensuring proper coverage in times of shortage.

• Administer on-call schedule as well as standard schedule for staff.

• Monitor that new staff are being trained in their responsibilities; mentor all staff regarding performance and training needs.

• Perform the duties of technician or assistant, as scheduled.

• Liaison with other departments and supervisors regarding patient care and hospital operations; resolve issues, as needed.

• Oversee cleaning, stocking, and inventory duties for the department.

• Exhibit confidentiality and professionalism in all regards for employee issues; be proactive in approach to issue resolution.

• Keep hospital management informed of any issues or risks that might impact operations or employee relations; work with management team to resolve.

• Hospital policies and procedures, including contents of Employee Handbook

• Clinical laboratory procedures

• Medication calculations and administration

• Venipuncture

• Catheter placement

• Animal restraint

• Vital sign monitoring

• Client communications

• Radiographic technique and anesthesiology

• Patient physical assessments

• Veterinary environment, terminology, and protocols

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or equivalent experience.

• Ensure staff have completed their Controlled Substance Training in Thrive U as well have signed off on their CSL to be turned into the Inventory Manager.

• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

• Leadership skills

• Time management

• Organization skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Multi-tasking and setting priorities

• Empathy

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual salary starting at $70,000 - $80,000/year. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.