Veterinary Technician Supervisor

VCA Chicago North Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team as a Veterinary Technician Supervisor
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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.

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

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.

• Sponsor ships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsor ships, 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: …