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MSPCA lists this Clinic Supervisor - Cape/Centerville Animal Shelter Clinic opportunity in centerville, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Clinic SupervisorFull-time 40 hours per week position The Position: The Clinic Supervisor is responsible for leading the clinic team in partnership with the Lead Veterinarian, ensuring that the MSPCA-Angell Clinic achieves its purpose to assure and maintain the health of the animals in the shelter as well as those treated through low-cost public programs. The Supervisor provides skilled and supportive people management, effectively directs operational flow, and maintains a high visibility throughout the work shift and demonstrates the willingness and ability to help others. They are responsible for monitoring and maintaining the flow of patient care within the department, redirecting staff as needed throughout a shift. Training and mentorship are foundational aspects of the Clinic Supervisor role. They work alongside the clinic staff, performing the duties expected of a clinic technician as necessary during a shift.Some Duties to Include:Communicate effectively within and across teams, fostering a work environment rooted in collaboration, feedback, curiosity, and comradery.Exhibit professionalism, compassion, fairness, and consistency in attitude.Demonstrate excellent judgment and the willingness to positively influence others.Supervise and assign work for clinic staff including veterinary students and volunteers that fully supports all clinic services, veterinarians, and service technicians.Demonstrate proficiency in animal restraint including low stress handling techniques for all patients.Advocate for superior handling and demonstrate and help others troubleshoot effective low stress handling solutions.Assist the veterinarians and other team members with medical and surgical procedures. This includes working knowledge of venipuncture, IV catheter placement, intubation, cystocentesis, surgical preparation, monitoring anesthetized patients and their recovery, taking radiographs.Work closely with the Director, Vet Med & Community Initiatives to support smooth operations; raise topics in a timely manner in order to troubleshoot challenges and support sustainability and evolution of MSPCA veterinary operations in Cape Cod, MA.Physical Requirements: Ability to stoop, bend, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift 50 pounds or more with assistance and up to 25 pounds independently.Enjoy a consistent schedule that allows for a work-life balance while also having the excitement of an urgent care clinic, providing lifesaving care to animals in need and providing accessible and affordable veterinary care to underserved communities. Compensation: Pay range is $35-$39/hr. Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications.Applicant Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of veterinary practice experience. At least one year of customer service experience is preferred. Certified veterinary technician (CVT) through the Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association (MVTA) or eligible for certification through out-of-state reciprocity is preferred. Fear-free certification or completion within the first 6 months of hire is required. Please include a cover letter to help us get to know how you lead, communicate, and connect with your teams.WHO WE ARE: This is your opportunity to be a part of working in a clinic which outreaches to underserved local communities and helps care for the thousands of homeless animals at our Cape Adoption Center. The MSPCA is the largest animal welfare organization in New England- caring for and placing over 12,000 animals annually across our four adoption centers. The goal of our community clinics is to provide access to veterinary and pet care resources to help keep families together with their pets. Our Community Clinics offer low cost spay/neuter and acute urgent veterinary care – seeing over 14,000 animal patients a year. At our Cape Clinic, we see an average of 275 owned patients a month and help care for over 1,500 shelter animals through the year with a 95% live release rate. The position offers exposure to a diversity of surgical and medical cases rarely seen in private practice.OUR BENEFITS: Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We believe that a diverse workforce is integral to our organizational culture, and that employing a workforce with varied and unique perspectives that emerge from racial, gender, sexuality, religious, linguistic, neurological, physical and other differences fuels our ability to fulfill our organizational mission, surpassing our goals and visions. The MSPCA-Angell needs a diverse, well-supported workforce of staff and volunteers to best understand and serve our patients, clients, and communities. We are committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented diverse workforce for our future and appreciate your interest in pursuing a career at the MSPCA-Angell.
Worksite address
centerville, MA, 02632, US
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