Progressive Care Ward Technician Supervisor

Veterinary Hospital Supervisor

Associates degree and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute an equivalent rate for the required experience.

This is a working overnight supervisor position with the candidate working alongside their team Wednesday through Saturday from 6pm until 4am with expectation of flexibility to ensure adequate coverage for shifts attend required meetings or to meet with staff. The Progressive Care Ward (PCW) Supervisors role is pivotal in creating a positive work environment that is conducive to learning and promotes a synergistic team approach to fulfill our mission of providing highquality patient care from admission to discharge. We strive to maintain an inclusive ECC/PCW team philosophy and often engage PCW technicians to assist in both the ER and ICU to develop advanced nursing clinical skills and to promote critical thinking strategies. Promoting strong patient advocacy and attention to detail in our technicians is a large component of mentoring and is crucial to maintaining patient safety and highquality nursing care.
There is a myriad of types of cases hospitalized in the PCW including orthopedic ophthalmic cardiac and oncology cases as well as many types of patients seen by our internal medicine and ECC services such as diabetics snake envenomation pancreatitis immunemediated diseases. The PCW also includes our isolation ward for housing infectious respiratory cases and parvo etc. Our clinicians rely on our supervisors and managers to ensure techs have appropriate training and guidance to be at the top of their game.

Work/ life balance is important when working in a challenging environment and Gainesville is a great place to live and is often referred to as a place where nature and culture meet. There is always an event to attend be it a concert play or festival of the arts. If outdoor activities like camping kayaking etc. appeal to you Gainesville is surrounded by many parks lakes and natural springs. Beaches amusement parks and many concert venues are easily accessible to you as Tampa Orlando Jacksonville/St Augustine are all easy drives.

Why join the UF ECC/PCW Team:
Competitive wages/ night and weekend differentials
Health benefits
CE allowance and inhouse CE
Paid time off
Licensing fees are paid
Relocation allowance
Retention bonus
Employee pet discount on food and services
Free wellness and selfcare resources including an inhouse licensed social worker
Management support and mentorship
Access to an immense veterinary community and educational resources
Stateoftheart equipment throughout the hospital
Ongoing opportunities to teach and contribute to the development of future veterinarians
Work with dedicated and highly skilled teammates striving to be the best they can be

$25$30 (based on credentialing and experience)

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)
Graduation from an accredited veterinary technology program and/or certified veterinary technician or eligible to sit for the VTNE.
35 years experience in veterinary medicine wellversed in medical/veterinary terminology and essential veterinary technician technical skills
2 years or more supervisory experience in veterinary medicine
Critical thinking skills and the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when working in a tumultuous environment
Professional written and oral communication skills

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.