Provides hands-on veterinary technician care while supervising, mentoring, and developing veterinary technicians and assistants. Supports staffing, scheduling, workflow, onboarding, safety standards, controlled-substance documentation, patient care, and team efficiency. Serves as a clinical resource and partners with hospital leadership to maintain high-quality care and a collaborative hospital environment.
VCA Chicago North Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team as a Veterinary Technician Supervisor!
Compensation: $26 - 30/hr, based on experience, skill set, and credentials
Schedule: Full-time, 5 x 8-hour shifts
VCA Chicago North has been caring for dogs and cats in the Chicagoland community for decades. Our team takes pride in providing compassionate, high-quality medicine while creating a welcoming and low-stress experience for our patients and their families.
We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician Supervisor who is ready to bring their clinical experience and leadership skills to a team that values knowledge, collaboration, and continued growth.
In this role, you’ll be an important partner to hospital leadership and the medical team. You’ll help guide our veterinary technicians and assistants, support day-to-day workflow, and create an environment where team members can learn, grow, and do their best work.
What You’ll Do
Along with providing hands-on veterinary technician care, you will:
- Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and support to our Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant teams
- Help develop team members through coaching, training, and ongoing feedback
- Partner with hospital leadership to support staffing, scheduling, and daily hospital workflow
- Serve as a clinical resource and role model for the team
- Assist with onboarding and training new team members
- Help foster strong communication and collaboration across the hospital
- Support consistent implementation of hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards
- Oversee appropriate handling and documentation of controlled substances
- Identify opportunities to improve patient care, workflow, and team efficiency
- Help create a positive, supportive environment where team members feel empowered to grow
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a veterinary technician with strong clinical experience and a passion for leadership. Previous supervisory experience is valued, but we’re also interested in experienced technicians who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Leads by example and enjoys helping others succeed
- Communicates clearly and works well across a diverse team
- Is comfortable providing coaching and constructive feedback
- Brings strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Is passionate about high-quality patient care and client service
- Wants to continue developing their own leadership skills
Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:
Health & Well-being:
- Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
- Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
- Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-
- Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
- Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
- Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
- Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
- Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
- Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
- Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
- Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
- Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
- Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
- Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
- Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
- Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Location: 3631 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals
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