Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Animal Foundation
Job overview
The Veterinary Services Supervisor at The Animal Foundation oversees and mentors veterinary technicians, ensuring effective department operations and high-quality animal care.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supervising and training staff, managing daily veterinary service flow, scheduling, conflict resolution, performance reviews, assisting with hiring, maintaining protocols, ensuring cleanliness and equipment maintenance, conducting medical assessments, and providing veterinary nursing care.
Experience and skills
Requires a Veterinary Technician degree accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or equivalent, and a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification by the Nevada State Board; essential skills include supervision, veterinary nursing, customer service, and effective communication.
Career development
Opportunities include leadership development and self-improvement as part of the Veterinary Services leadership team.
Work environment and culture
The work environment emphasizes continuous improvement, compassion, professionalism, and adherence to safety and organizational policies, with exposure to animals and potential physical demands.
Company information
The Animal Foundation is an animal welfare organization focused on providing veterinary services, community outreach, and shelter care with a commitment to animal health and humane treatment.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Veterinary Services team, collaborating with supervisors, technicians, volunteers, and other departments to enhance care and services.
Unique job features
The position uniquely combines supervisory responsibilities with hands-on veterinary technician duties, community outreach involvement, and leadership development within an animal welfare context.
Company overview
The Animal Foundation is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare, primarily operating in Las Vegas, Nevada. They provide a range of services including pet adoptions, spay and neuter surgeries, and animal sheltering. Founded in 1978, the organization has grown to become one of the largest single-site animal shelters in the United States. They generate revenue through adoption fees, donations, grants, and community programs. The Animal Foundation is committed to reducing pet overpopulation and promoting responsible pet ownership through various community outreach initiatives.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize supervisory experience, especially mentoring and training licensed veterinary technicians, as well as your ability to manage daily clinic operations and surgery flow effectively.
Highlight your knowledge of veterinary nursing care, adherence to safety regulations, and experience with scheduling, conflict resolution, and performance evaluations to align with the responsibilities outlined.
Apply through multiple platforms including The Animal Foundation's official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your visibility.
Connect with current Veterinary Services Supervisors or the Veterinary Services Manager on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent initiatives at The Animal Foundation or asking about the team culture and how they measure success for this role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'veterinary technician,' 'supervision,' 'staff training,' 'surgery monitoring,' 'veterinary nursing care,' and 'Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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