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The Supervisor of Veterinary Assistants – Emergency & Critical Care is a hands-on, working leadership role within a fast-paced ECC service. This position serves as the primary point of contact for veterinary assistants and volunteers, helping guide daily workflow, support staff development, and maintain a positive, organized, and efficient hospital environment. This is not an office-based position; the supervisor is expected to be on the floor, actively engaged in patient care support, team communication, and day-to-day operations.
As ECC continues to grow, this role offers an exciting opportunity to help cultivate veterinary assistants into a stronger, more skilled team while building leadership capacity within the department. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about teaching, team development, and creating a supportive culture where employees can grow their veterinary knowledge and confidence.
Essential Job Duties
- Lead & supervise veterinary assistants & volunteers while working on the floor, including coordinating staffing and shift coverage.
- Maintain department standards of cleanliness, equipment readiness, and patient‑care area upkeep.
- Develop staff through ongoing coaching, mentorship, and skill-building in basic to advanced technical tasks.
- Participate in the interviewing and hiring of new staff and lead orientation.
- Foster teamwork and culture by leading huddles, recognition events, and serving as the communication bridge to clinicians and leadership.
The supervisor should be someone who can identify team strengths, support employee development, and bring energy to a growing department. This is a chance to help build something meaningful while making a direct impact on staff retention, morale, and patient care support.
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| Preferred |
• Previous veterinary experience required, preferably in emergency and critical care.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing care and technical support practices.
• Prior leadership, training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and professional in a high-volume clinical setting.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and support a positive team culture.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities while staying actively engaged on the floor.
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