Overview
Veterinary Technician Floor Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, California, USA at VCA Animal Hospitals
Position: Veterinary Technician Floor Manager- Los Angeles, CA
Salary:
$85,000 – $95,000 per year, depending on experience.
Schedule:
Flexible availability required, including nights and weekends as needed based on business demands.
The West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is a General Practice / Specialty Hospital occupying 42,000 sq feet and housing state-of-the-art equipment including a CT, MRI, and Linear Accelerator. Our specialties include Oncology/Radiation Oncology, Zoo Med, Cardiology, Behavior, Rehabilitation, Radiology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care, and Internal Medicine. We are a teaching hospital with GP interns and Residents in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
As a key team member, the Floor Manager is responsible for:
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborating with leadership to ensure smooth hospital operations and a positive workplace culture.
Supervising and mentoring veterinary technicians, promoting team-oriented management.
Managing staffing schedules, ensuring shifts are filled and adjusted based on needs such as vacations, illness, or caseload changes.
Working with the Pharmacy Team to maintain and manage CUBEX systems.
Monitoring staff morale, addressing concerns, and providing proactive communication.
Conducting quarterly performance reviews and rewarding achievements within budget.
Attending leadership meetings to discuss policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assisting in training new technical staff and ensuring smooth integration into the team.
Addressing performance issues, administering disciplinary actions, and ensuring accountability.
Collaborating with administration to identify areas for operational improvement.
Maintaining professional relationships with all hospital departments, including doctors and customer service staff.
Handling client complaints as necessary and serving as the point person for overtime and on-call requests.
Overseeing staffing needs and participating in recruitment and hiring processes.
Coordinating inter-departmental meetings and following up on workload and performance issues.
Approving electronic timecards and managing overtime requests.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s, AAS in Veterinary Technology, or AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (preferred).
Certification: Current RVT in California or ability to transfer credentials (fees covered by VCA).
Experience: 5+ years in veterinary nursing, with 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
Skills: Strong leadership, proficiency in veterinary nursing (emergency care, anesthesia, radiography, etc.), and excellent communication skills.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and restrain animals when needed.
Professionalism: Maturity, sound judgment, and professional appearance.
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Benefits include competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, such as medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), employee pet discounts, and more! The position description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign additional tasks as circumstances change. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled.
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Title: Veterinary Technician Floor Manager
Company: VCA Animal Hospitals
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care)
