Progressive Care Ward Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Veterinary Hospital Supervisor

Associate’s 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.

Lead the Charge. Protect the Pack. Shape the Future of Progressive Care.
Are you a high-level Veterinary Technician who thrives in the heart of the action? The University of Florida’s Small Animal Hospital is looking for a Progressive Care Ward Supervisor who leads from the front.
This isn't a "desk job." We are looking for a Floor-First Leader—someone who finds their joy in mentoring staff bedside, mastering advanced clinical cases, and being the fierce advocate our patients and nursing teams deserve. If you believe in "Just Culture," clinical excellence, and leading by example, you belong in our ICU leadership team.

Why you’ll love this role:
• True Mentorship: Shape the next generation of techs, students, and residents.
• Clinical Mastery: Stay hands-on with advanced nursing and cutting-edge ECC protocols.
• Culture Creator: Partner directly with our ECC Director to build a world-class, positive, and accountable work environment.

The Mission: You’ll oversee our specialist Progressive Care Ward and Critical Isolation area, ensuring that "Gold Standard" isn't just a phrase, but a daily reality.
Are you ready to be the leader you’d want to follow? Apply today.

Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00PM to include holidays. However, hours and days may be flexible and adjusted based on the business needs of the UF Veterinary Hospitals as well as ensuring the supervisor is able to be visible to all staff that span a 7-day week. This position is considered essential personnel.

$29/hr

Associate’s 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.

The ideal candidate will have a "floor-first" leadership mentality. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

Clinical Expertise: Mastery of advanced veterinary nursing skills, medical terminology, and anatomy, specifically within Progressive Care, ICU, or Emergency specialty services.
Technical Proficiency: Ability to operate hospital management software and administrative systems (e.g., Instinct, Cornerstone, PeopleSoft). Intermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Personnel Management: Direct experience in staff mentorship, clinical training, conducting performance appraisals, and conflict resolution using "Just Culture" principles.

Critical Thinking: A proven track record of independent decision-making and the ability to apply complex problem-solving strategies in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Operational Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the equipment, materials, and stringent infection control protocols (Isolation) required for a specialist ward.
Resource Management: Demonstrated ability to manage ward supplies and personnel hours effectively to ensure departmental efficiency without direct budget oversight.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.