What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Small Animal Medicine Services position at Purdue University?
The Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic credentialed veterinary technician to lead and supervise the Medicine Services Team comprised of technicians in the Small Animal Internal Medicine, Behavior, Dermatology, and Cardiology departments. Along with typical supervisor duties such as scheduling, overseeing daily workflow, recruiting, ongoing training, and evaluation of the veterinary nursing and assistant teams, the Medicine Services Supervisor is also expected to work some hospital floor shifts with the team.
All veterinary nurses in the Purdue Veterinary Hospital have the opportunity to provide instruction and support to veterinary and veterinary nursing students, veterinary interns, and residents. We are looking for someone with an advanced knowledge of physiology, disease processes, nursing skills, technique, leadership skills, and a great attitude. Teaching opportunities exist every day on the hospital floor as well as chances to teach in the classroom and labs.
The Veterinary Nursing Leadership at Purdue University is a tight-knit team of dedicated veterinary technicians in both large and small animal who value the role they play in both the veterinary nursing team and Purdue student’s lives. They demonstrate teamwork, communication, and comradery as they support each other in leading a great team.
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What is needed:
- AAS from AVMA approved Veterinary Technology program
- Minimum 3 years experience in a university veterinary hospital or veterinary multi-specialty hospital as a credentialed veterinary technician
- Minimum 2 years experience in veterinary staff management
- Must become RVT in Indiana within 12 months of hire
Skills needed for the position:
- Able to listen to and follow both verbal and written directions
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and write in English
- Must possess a knowledge level enough to explain and demonstrate both routine and advanced veterinary medical concepts and procedures to aid in the instruction of veterinary nurses, interns, residents, veterinary students, and veterinary technology students
- Must possess good communication and critical thinking skills
- Able to multi-task and prioritize individual and team needs
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Career Stream
Management 2
Pay Band S065
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php
Job Code #20003384
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
