Regional Technician Director - Texas

VCA is looking for our next Regional Technician Director, a dedicated professional joining our team to spearhead the growth and advancement of veterinary technicians and assistants within the Mountain Southwest Group. As the driving force behind our commitment to exceptional care, the Regional Technician Director will align with VCA's mission and medical initiatives. The focus will be on elevating medical quality, fostering team collaboration, ensuring patient safety, and continuing to train and enhance our technicians. Crafting a roadmap for career progression and enhancing team retention will also be key aspects of the role within the VCA family.

Working in synergy with our Field Leaders, the Regional Technician Director will orchestrate the accomplishment of these goals. Collaborating closely with Medical Operations, they will strengthen our healthcare delivery. This role encompasses the mentorship, leadership, and medical advancement of veterinary technicians and assistants within the Mountain Southwest Group. Join us in this dynamic endeavor to shape the future of veterinary medicine!

Note: This role is a remote position; however, the ideal candidate will be based in Houston, Austin, or San Antonio and have the ability to spend up to 65% of their time in hospitals.

Responsibilities:

• Assess each hospital’s needs for tech/assistant education, training and policy implementation in collaboration with field team; Develop relevant training tools and development plans; Consult with hospitals directly and through area team trainers, improve patient workflow and help doctors better utilize and leverage their techs; Work with regional leadership to understand group, regional and individual hospital training needs; Work with Medical Operations and Knowledge & Learning to implement educational initiatives
• Assist with recruiting efforts at local career fairs, national conferences, and colleges; Show external techs a career path within VCA; Advocate for and exemplify involvement in the community/industry to improve our reputation; Participate in local, state, and national technician groups and meetings
• Foster enthusiasm at the grass roots level for learning and career growth in all technician and assistant staff; Encourage involvement in outside animal related causes to enhance job satisfaction; Engage Associates through recognition and motivation; Help Technician Supervisors succeed and grow in their roles through mentorship and resources; Provide a clear path and encourage career progression through VCA’s Technician & Assistant Career Development Program; Partner with VCA People & Organization Team to enhance and/or create career path and retention programs and strategies for technicians and assistants
• Work with local colleges to promote externship sites; Support the VCA national agreement for tech and assistant schools; Strengthen relationships with local AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology programs.
• Work in cooperative group with other Regional Technician Directors and Medical Operations, to develop educational resources and training opportunities to establish standards of Quality Medicine, Patient and Team Safety; Implement collaborative training resources for technician and assistant staff in both Primary Care and Specialty areas, in conjunction with the local Area Technician Manager and in cooperation with Medical Operations; Checklists for training and career path through the Technician & Assistant Career Development Program; Recruiting resources
• Fulfill other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and Qualifications:

• Active RVT/CVT, required.
• 5 years as a licensed technician.
• Experience with public speaking, supervising direct reports, adult education, preferred.
  
  

Special Working Conditions

• Traveling up to 65%
• Flexibility in schedule and hours of availability
  
  

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com