Small Animal Specialties Supervisor (ANML CARE HOSP SUPV 1 VMTH)

About the Role

Under general supervision of the Small Animal Manager, provide supervision of the Cardiology, Dermatology, Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Ophthalmology Services. Assess Service needs including daily receiving and procedure schedules, staffing levels, work schedules, and equipment in conjunction with supervisors and faculty. Assess and provide staff training needs, develop, manage, and update training protocols and documentation.

Responsible for direct supervision of skilled employees including probationary and annual reviews, counseling and disciplinary action, managing appropriate staffing levels, and evaluating clinical competency. Research and order new supplies and equipment. Provide para-veterinary technical, anesthesia, and nursing support for a variety of invasive, non-invasive, and diagnostic procedures. Provide instruction to staff, students, and clinicians in proper techniques for restraint and handling of patients, nursing care, administering treatments, and obtaining diagnostic samples. Provide equipment and facility stocking, cleaning, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• 60% - Supervisory Duties:
  • Supervise Cardiology, Dermatology, Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Ophthalmology Services.
  • Assess daily receiving and procedure schedules, staffing levels, work schedules, and equipment needs.
  • Develop, manage, and update training protocols and documentation.
  • Conduct probationary and annual reviews, counseling, disciplinary actions, and evaluate clinical competency.
  • Manage appropriate staffing levels.
• 35% - Technical and Nursing Support:
  • Provide para-veterinary technical, anesthesia, and nursing support for invasive, non-invasive, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Research and order new supplies and equipment.
  • Stock, clean, and maintain equipment and facilities.
• 5% - Instruction and Faculty Maintenance:
  • Provide instruction to staff, students, and clinicians in proper techniques for restraint, handling, nursing care, administering treatments, and obtaining diagnostic samples.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 3 months of date of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience supervising staff in a small animal hospital, veterinary specialty, or emergency service setting.
• Experience recognizing, assessing, and providing staff mentoring in conflict resolution, specific service protocols, specialized technical skills, and dynamic diagnostic procedures in a clinical setting, including evaluating staff in technical and professional work performance.
• Experience writing and conducting performance evaluations based on position descriptions, established expectations, and protocols.
• Experience communicating with a diverse group of people including clients, clinicians, referring veterinarians, students, and staff in an accurate, professional, and collegial manner.
• Experience working independently or as part of a team to coordinate, facilitate, set up equipment and supplies, troubleshoot, and anticipate needs for activities in assigned areas in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Skills to provide sedation, analgesia, and/or general anesthesia to patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
• Skills to organize and prioritize daily workload and to assure proper completion of daily, monthly, and annual projects.
• Skills to recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train staff.

Department Overview

The VMTH is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.

Pay

Salary range: $34.29 – $61.21 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time (100%), fixed shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Benefits

• High-quality and low-cost medical plans.
• UC-paid dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement plans including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.
• Supplemental insurance including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance, and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees.
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources.
• Employee Well-being resources and programming.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Walking: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Sitting: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Bending/Stooping: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Squatting/Kneeling: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Twisting: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Reaching overhead: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional (up to 3 hours).

Environmental Demands

• Exposure to chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Loud noise levels: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Microwave/Radiation: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Occasional (up to 3 hours).

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Complex problem solving/reasoning: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Ability to organize & prioritize: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Communication skills: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Numerical skills: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Constant Interaction: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Customer/Patient Contact: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).

This position works under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Work involves regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals, and exposure to radioactive patients. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Occasional overtime and various hours on short notice, including covering staff shortages, weekend, and holiday shifts.