Veterinary Hospital Supervisor

Veterinary Hospital Supervisor<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The Overnight Progressive Care Ward supervisor will be an integral member of the team, providing direction and assistance to technicians, students and clinicians who are present overnight in the hospital. Primary job duties include establishing work priorities for staff, hiring and training new employees, and ensuring patients are provided best nursing care available. This position acts as a working supervisor, providing direct on-the-work-floor oversight while also doing nursing care if needed. Staff in the area provide top quality nursing care and technical clinical support for hospitalized patients in the progressive care ward and isolation within the Small Animal Hospital.<\/p>\n

Examples of work include but not limited to:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Responsible for recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
\u2022 Ensure staff meet and maintain minimum standards for technical knowledge and patient care through regular training, assessments, and continuing education
\u2022 Serves as a subject-matter expert and resource to Technicians and Assistants regarding daily operations, patient care, and skill development.
\u2022 Serves as a mentor to staff by demonstrating positive work habits.
\u2022 Establish work priorities; schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage while minimizing downtime and overtime, and maintain an efficient workflow
\u2022 Assess current workflows and schedules and determine where staff are needed
\u2022 Ensure work is completed in a proper, accurate, professional, and timely manner while providing optimal patient care.
\u2022 Develop, implement, and maintain standardized training program for staff
\u2022 General nursing skills such as venipuncture, catheter placement, patient restraint, treatments, medication administration, sample collection, and pain assessment
\u2022 Abide by appropriate hospital SOPS for infection control when handling patients, providing interventions\/treatments and processing\/performing diagnostic testing.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour + shift differential (salary dependent on credentials and supervisory experience)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Associate\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u2022 Credentialed veterinary technician
\u2022 Supervisory experience
\u2022 Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and terminology.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.<\/p>\n

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.<\/p>\n

This position is eligible for veteran\u2019s preference. If you are claiming veteran\u2019s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page<\/a> for more specific information.<\/p>\n

This is a time limited position. <\/p>\n

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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