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Ethos Veterinary Health Veterinary Surgery Supervisor, AVES in Austin, Texas
Veterinary Surgery Supervisor
The Surgery Supervisor is a highly skilled and educated veterinary technician who demonstrates leadership qualities, technical expertise, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. This role requires maintaining a calm and proactive approach in high-pressure situations, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring the delivery of top-tier care to patients. The Surgery Supervisor manages a balance between technical and managerial responsibilities, oversees departmental staff, and drives the growth and efficiency of the surgery department.
Compensation:
$30-$34 hourly, based on experience
Anticipated Schedule:
Flexible Days
4x10 hour shifts
Weekends may be required
Responsibilities:
Leadership: Represent the Surgery technical staff (20+ team members), fostering a professional work environment, mediating conflicts, and supporting team dynamics.
Supervision and Management: Oversee staff performance, manage hiring and training, monitor progress, assign tasks, and ensure equitable workload distribution.
Training and Development: Design and maintain training programs, implement new protocols, and facilitate professional growth through reviews and goal-setting.
Communication and Coordination: Conduct departmental meetings, engage with doctors for feedback, and hold regular sessions with shift leads to address challenges and improve leadership.
Technical Support: Provide technical assistance and manage primary Surgery cases as needed.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Staff Scheduling : Develop schedules and ensure adequate coverage during absences and holidays.
Policy Compliance : Enforce hospital policies and regularly update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Continuing Education : Collaborate with the Education Department to provide ongoing staff training.
Interdepartmental Collaboration : Ensure clear communication across departments and assist with hospital-wide scheduling tasks.
Requirements:
Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least 3 years of experience, dedicated to providing outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
Prior experience as a lead technician/ supervisor.
Culture builders —team players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
Adaptability —individuals willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient and client experience.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
Why AVES?
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) has been established in the Austin community for 10 years serving the Austin pet community. We are a robust 24/7/365 multi-disciplinary veterinary facility that offers Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiology services. In approximately 1 year, we will be relocating our hospital to a new location (within 2.6 miles from our current location) which will allow us to expand our services and provide growth opportunities for our staff. AVES core values of Kindness, Integrity, Collaboration and Consistently are our driving forces that help us provide top notch medical care and customer service to the Austin Community. We have a strong focus on the continued education of our staff through an on-site Education Program that provides job training for our support staff.
We would love to hear from dedicated veterinary professionals who are passionate about making a difference and are excited to grow alongside us. Join our team today and experience the culture you've been looking for!
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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