Trauma Hospital Supervisor

About the role

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time Trauma Hospital Supervisor to join our team! This role works Wednesday–Saturday from 7:30 AM–6:00 PM and offers an exciting opportunity to lead and support our Trauma Hospital team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals in need.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees the daily care and treatment of animals in the Trauma Hospital, ensuring compassionate, humane, and timely care.
• Leads, trains, and supports the Trauma Hospital Medical Team.
• Coordinates staffing and daily assignments.
• Maintains inventory and cleanliness.
• Helps ensure smooth patient flow across departments.
• Partners with the Trauma Hospital Manager to support staff performance, safety, OSHA compliance, policies and procedures, and overall department goals.
• Works alongside the medical team while helping create a safe, efficient, and compassionate environment for both staff and the animals in care.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Graduation from technical school preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital or shelter medicine.
• 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a veterinary hospital, animal welfare, or comparable healthcare environment.
• Must be able to fulfill all duties of a Vet Tech II or CVT with proficiency in:
  • Phlebotomy
  • Immunology
  • Parasitology
  • Endocrinology
  • Anesthesia
  • Pharmacology
  • Safe and humane animal handling
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
• Exceptional level of attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, adaptability, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build relationships and foster positive attitudes in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand and walk up to 10 hours per day, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift, tether and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to hear above the sound of the animals.
• Exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander.
• Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks