Veterinary Technician Supervisor at VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago
Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 5 x 8-hour shifts
About Our Hospital
VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is a feline-exclusive, AAHA-accredited practice dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored specifically to cats. As a Cat Friendly Practice® Gold hospital, we are committed to creating a low-stress, cat-centered experience for every patient and client.
Our experienced team offers comprehensive services including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education in a calm, supportive environment. We are proud to foster a collaborative culture where teamwork, learning, and high-quality patient care are at the center of everything we do.
About VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
The Opportunity
VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead and support our talented technician team. This position is ideal for a credentialed technician who enjoys mentoring others, fostering team engagement, and ensuring exceptional patient care while remaining actively involved in daily hospital operations.
As a Veterinary Technician Supervisor, you will partner closely with hospital leadership to support team development, maintain high medical standards, drive operational excellence, and create a positive culture where both patients and associates thrive.
What You'll Do:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
- Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and developing team members
- Promote a collaborative, positive, and inclusive team culture
- Support scheduling and staffing needs to ensure efficient hospital operations
- Provide ongoing feedback and performance coaching to team members
- Serve as a clinical resource and role model for the nursing team
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide high-quality nursing care
- Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, patient safety standards, and medical quality initiatives
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Support exceptional client communication and education
Operational Excellence
- Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflow efficiency and patient care standards
- Help maintain inventory, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance
- Support implementation of hospital initiatives, training programs, and best practices
- Assist in fostering a culture focused on patient care, client service, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician
- Previous leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or training experience preferred
- Strong clinical skills in anesthesia, dentistry, patient nursing, and diagnostics
- Knowledge of low-stress feline handling techniques or willingness to learn Fear Free® and cat-friendly approaches
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead by example and inspire team engagement
- Passion for providing exceptional patient care and supporting team development
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Lead a dedicated team in a feline-exclusive, Cat Friendly Practice® Gold hospital
- Make a meaningful impact on both patient outcomes and team success
- Enjoy a collaborative environment that values mentorship, growth, and leadership development
- Opportunity to help shape the future of the hospital while continuing hands-on patient care
- Work in a low-stress, cat-friendly environment designed for patients and team members alike
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
Compensation
$25.00 – $30.00/hour
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, leadership background, education, skills, and credentials. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires. Terms and conditions apply.
Health & Well-being
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
- Financial wellness tools including Vault
Professional Development
- Continuing Education allowance and CE PTO
- WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
- Leadership development and coaching opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
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Your Next Leadership Opportunity Starts Here
Apply today and help lead a team dedicated to exceptional feline medicine and patient care.
Address: 2851 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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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