Veterinary Care Supervisor Duties
SUMMARY
This is the eighth in a series of eight titles for positions
involving Veterinary Care. This series is identified by a
predominant amount of time spent on the care of ill or injured
client-owned animals brought to the Veterinary Medicine Teaching
Hospital in the hopes of recovery. Typical duties include the
supervision or performance of basic care such as feeding &
watering, cleaning cages, maintaining animal health records,
collecting and analyzing specimens, conducting physical exams
and tests (including ultrasounds, radiology, cardiology, etc.),
administering medications, assisting with surgery (administering
anesthesia & monitoring vital signs), posting service charges
for each patient. Duties may also include teaching professional
students and euthanizing animals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Instruction of, as well as advanced experience and performance
of, all duties of RVT I, RVT II and RVT Specialist.
Overall supervision (administrative and operational) of
veterinary technology service in assigned department including
scheduling, hiring, training, evaluating, motivating, developing
CE and positive work environment to improve employee retention.
Oversee inventory, quality of housing, cleanliness and cost
accounting.
Trouble-shoot equipment repair, pricing and ordering equipment
and supplies.
Provide a safe work environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associates or Bachelors degree in veterinary technology required
and/or have met requirement for licensure in GA State PLUS 5
years of advanced experience as credentialed veterinary
technician
Certification and Licensure
Active license with the GA State Board of VET Medicine as a
Veterinary Animal Technician or currently licensed in another
State as credentialed veterinary technician and met all
requirements to become licensed in GA within 6 months of
employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of veterinary technology theory and
practice. Experience with supervisory duties, problem solving,
motivation, training, development, recruitment, evaluation &
communication.
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