Tufts University

Tufts University

Senior Veterinary Technician - Specialty Services Supervisor

N. Grafton, Massachusetts · Senior

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About the role

  • The Foster Hospital for Small Animals is a premier academic veterinary hospital delivering round the clock, high quality care for companion animals and exotics.
  • Our team provides cutting edge specialty and emergency services while training the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Veterinary Technician - Specialty Services Supervisor leads the Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology clinical teams, combining hands‑on technical work with dedicated leadership time.
  • This role leverages advanced nursing skills and strong supervisory abilities to support high‑quality patient care, efficient clinical operations, and an outstanding teaching environment.
  • Partner with client service teams to deliver an excellent client experience for appointments, procedures, and hospitalizations.
  • Train, orient, and support new veterinary technicians
  • Collaborate with supervisors, section heads, and hospital leadership to support daily operations.
  • Manage technician scheduling and resource allocation across sections.
  • Lead or participate in team meetings, supervisor meetings, and individual check ins.
  • Provide coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and professional development support.
  • Assist with budget preparation, verify expenses, oversee equipment needs, and manage supply purchasing.
  • Manage overtime monitoring, weekly payroll submission, and controlled substance inventory.

Requirements

  • Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  • Ability to remain calm in a fast paced, high stress environment.
  • Required technical skills: IV catheterization, phlebotomy, dosage calculations, fluid therapy.
  • This position is considered essential and may be required to report to work as scheduled during emergency closings

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of experience in a fast paced veterinary hospital.
  • Specialty experience in the area of Neurology, Ophthalmology or Cardiology.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Experience in an academic veterinary hospital.
  • VTS certification or active VTS candidacy.
  • Minimum $33.65, Midpoint $40.10, Maximum $46.60
  • generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
  • Associate's Degree or equivalent plus 5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

  • Proficiency with electronic medical records.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in good standing.
  • IV catheterization, phlebotomy, dosage calculations, fluid therapy.

Compensation

  • Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
  • generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits

  • Communicate with clients regarding treatment plans, education, discharge instructions, and medications.
  • Leadership and Management- Leadership responsibilities will be directed primarily on the clinic floor but will also include administrative time off the floor.
  • Organize continuing education opportunities for team members.
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