Mediabistro logo
job logo

Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Stryker Corporation, Seattle, WA, United States


Veterinary Technician Supervisor – Medford, MA
Thrive Pet Healthcare provides comprehensive veterinary care and a supportive workplace for veterinary technicians.

Job Overview
Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. This full‑time position requires 30–40 hours per week across day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

Train, coach and supervise a team of technicians and assistants.

Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.

Monitor and assess patients’ status.

Collect blood and other samples for testing.

Place catheters.

Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.

Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.

Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.

Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Qualifications

Veterinary technician licensure preferred.

2+ years of clinical experience.

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squat, reach, stand, and walk throughout the day.

Professional Growth
Grow your career with our learning and credentialing programs.

Access to a vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU.

Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.

Program designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.

Earn AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.

Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Paid time off

including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

plus health savings account and flexible spending account.

Pet perks

including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.

Generously subsidized

backup and ongoing care support

for children, adults, and pets.

Mental health benefits

including coaching and therapy sessions.

401(k) with employer contribution

with no waiting period to enroll and a one‑year waiting period for employer match.

Continuing education and

development support

through our library of

free CE courses

and paid time off to complete.

Scholarship opportunities

and

student loan support

program and so much more.

Compensation
Hourly rate ranging from $30–$33/hr, negotiable based on credentials and experience.

#J-18808-Ljbffr