Supervisor of Veterinary Shelter Technicians

SPCA Florida

Job Description

Supervisor of Shelter Veterinary Technicians – No Clients

At SPCA Florida, we believe that every animal deserves the best care and comfort while waiting for their forever home. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and professional ethics. Currently, SPCA Florida is seeking a Supervisor for our Shelter Technicians. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated and results-oriented team that values collaboration, open communication, and a positive workplace culture. We aim to leverage each other’s strengths and create a fun and rewarding work environment.
Why You’ll Love A Career in Shelter Medicine at SPCA Florida:

• Diverse Experiences: Work with a variety of caseloads, each with unique medical, behavioral, and environmental needs, keeping every day exciting.
• Family-like culture: We promote a family-like culture at SPCA Florida. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for all the animals.
• Team Impact: Be part of a collaborative team supporting SPCA Florida’s Shelter of Animals and making a real difference in animal welfare and our animals’ lives. Our high-performing team looks forward to solving problems together, winning together, and having fun together.
• Continuous Growth: Gain expertise in animal welfare regulations, cutting-edge medical techniques, and the latest in medical animal care. At SPCA Florida, your passion for medicine and compassion for animals are matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
• Purposeful Work: Your role ensures the ethical and humane treatment of our animals while saving their lives and finding the perfect forever homes.
• Work-life Balance: We are committed to offering a benefits package that supports your life, well-being, and thanks you for the care you give our animals every day. Just because veterinary medicine is your calling in life doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a life outside of your job.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our PTO hours (paid time off)
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Employer-sponsored well-being plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more.
• Jury Duty Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Care Discounts
• No Cost Pet Cremation
• Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees and their families for confidential assistance
• Basic Life Insurance
What you will get to do:

• Serve as a mentor to your team members by demonstrating positive work habits, effective clinical skills, and animal health knowledge.
• Coach team members to be continuously aware and proactive at anticipating and addressing all the animals' needs and to seek assistance with escalated, stressful situations.
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate the functions of the Veterinary Shelter Technicians, including but not limited to planning, scheduling, and organizing work for their team, ensuring proper distribution of assignments, efficient utilization of personnel, space, and facilities
• Works with SPCA Florida leadership to organize the Veterinary Shelter Technician’s meetings and training.
• Provide input and participate in performance evaluations and coaching opportunities with the Director of Shelter Operations.
• Organize training schedules for the Veterinary Shelter Technicians, individually and as a group.
• Oversees, develops, and monitors staff work schedules; manages PTO requests
• Ensure all documentation, with the animals and the staff, is accurate and complete

What will we be looking for:

• Must Love Animals and Care about People.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to inspire, teach, and multitask
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Work successfully as a team member and autonomously.
• Critical thinking skills
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred but not required: CVT Graduate from an AVMA-accredited program and/or equivalent experience as a veterinary assistant/technician.
• 2-5 years’ experience working as a veterinary technician in animal welfare.
• Supervisory experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the specific requirements may be substituted

At SPCA Florida, we have established a balance between professional expertise and a positive work environment.

This is a full time job