Overnight Supervisor

Join The VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad Team!

Compensation : $ 34 - 38 / hr

Overnight and Weekend Shift Differential: +$3/hr between the hours of 7pm-7am, and 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday

Compensation negotiable depending on experience, credentials and education.

At VCA - California Veterinary Specialists, we want you to be fulfilled in your role as a Overnight Supervisor, and each person's individual skill set, personality, and career goals are highly valued. There's something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

We focus on delivering specialized, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat and enhance the quality of life of our patients. This is what we call Special Care from the Heart.

Why Join The VCA Family?

* Access to the people and resources from a large veterinary community

* Work closely with Board Certified Specialists in ECC, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Internal Medicine & Cardiology

* Leadership opportunities

* Career development programs

* Strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

* CE allowance

* Tuition support and sponsor ships

* Vet Tech license reimbursement

* Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

* Referral bonuses

* Competitive wage

* Medical, dental & vision insurance

* Life, long, and short-term disability insurance

* Paid parental leave

* Paid vacation and sick time

* 401(k)

Our advanced medical care, world-renown medical staff and excellent benefits are not the only things that set us apart. San Diego County is a great place to live. We are known for our near perfect climate, miles of sandy coastline, and laid-back lifestyle.

Essential Job Functions

As a Veterinary Technician Supervisor, you will be a critical leader within our hospital, responsible for overseeing the performance, professionalism, and productivity of our overnight veterinary technician and client services team.

Your role will include setting ensuring the top level of care is provided to patients and clients, promoting accountability, fostering a proactive culture, and ensuring consistent team productivity. You will guide and support the team while modeling the high standards of excellence. As a supervisor, you are expected to have the ability and possess the knowledge of the following:

* Set Clear Expectations:

Communicate duties, clinical protocols, and behavioral standards to all team members to ensure clarity and alignment with clinic goals.

Promote Accountability:

Ensure team members take ownership of their responsibilities, follow through on tasks, and address performance issues promptly. Provide constructive feedback and enforce standards consistently.

Encourage Proactiveness:

Create a culture where team members actively seek opportunities to contribute, anticipate the needs of the clinic, veterinarians, and patients, and address tasks without waiting to be directed.

Ensure Team Productivity:

Hold team members accountable for staying engaged and productive throughout their shifts, ensuring tasks such as patient care, cleaning, stocking, and assisting colleagues are completed during downtime.

Provide Guidance and Feedback:

Offer ongoing coaching, support, and feedback to help team members grow in their roles, while addressing underperformance or concerns promptly and effectively.

Lead by Example:

Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and a strong work ethic to model the standards expected from the team.

Why We Want You!

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 (RVT and VTS), and the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent to obtain is vital to improving the quality of life for our patients.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

* Venipuncture

* Catheter placement

* Radiology

* Anesthesia monitoring

* Physical examinations and patient assessment

* Surgical preparation and assisting

* Laboratory work

* Pharmacy

* Patient recovery

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