5+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician or Advanced Patient Care Associate
VTS credentialing preferred for higher compensation
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent communication abilities
Experience in training and skill development for veterinary staff
Ability to manage day-to-day operations effectively
Responsibilities
Uphold the Mars 5 principles and BluePearl's mission
Demonstrate proficiency in veterinary technical skills
Create effective working relationships with hospital leadership
Serve as a subject-matter expert for Technicians and Assistants
Partner with supervisors to enhance nursing staff training
Mentor staff by modeling positive work habits and clinical skills
Implement process improvement initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Paid time off and parental leave
Annual continuing education allowance and free training
Support for licensure and certification exams
Company-paid disability coverage
Mental health support with free therapy sessions
Pet insurance and associate discounts
Full Job Description
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Bluepearl Pet Hospital in Queens NYC is seeking a passionate and motivated technician to join our hospital management team as our Veterinary Technician Manager.
Pay: $40.75 - $55.00 / hour This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.
Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example:
Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$8.00/hr. Shift Differential
A Veterinary Technician Manager will:
Uphold the Mars 5 principles and BluePearl's vision and mission.
Demonstrate proficiency as a Veterinary Technician or Advanced Patient Care Associate with their appropriate department.
Creates effective working relationships with hospital leadership to ensure standards of care are understood, effectively communicated, and skill development within your team.
Serves as a subject-matter expert and resource to Technicians and Assistance regarding daily operations, patient care, and skill development.
Partners with the supervisors and the regional nursing trainer to help set up constructive, engaging, and forward-thinking training of the nursing staff.
Plays an interactive role within hospital leadership to run the day-to-day operations of their nursing team.
Serves as a mentor to staff by demonstrating positive work habits, effective clinical skills and business knowledge.
Identifies conflicts in the workplace and seeks assistance in resolutions in order to create effective working relationships.
Coach staff to create a culture of impressive performance and high productivity through pride in the vision of our work.
Clearly communicates with team members to ensure consistency with understanding innovative ideas, changes in protocols, policies and impending changes that follow the vision of the company.
Build positive relationships across the hospital and administration to facilitate an environment of teamwork.
Implement and train process improvement initiatives.
Document performance-related issues, assesses team members during quarterly conversations, annual performance reviews, and provides hospital leadership with recommendations related to performance management and discipline.
