ER/ICU Supervisor

Emergency And ICU Supervisor Veterinary Technician Or Experienced Va

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center is a high-volume, 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital located in beautiful San Diego, California. We recently opened our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in July 2025 and are expanding our leadership team. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and compassionate Emergency And ICU Supervisor to lead our Emergency and Critical Care technical staff.

This leadership role is ideal for a credentialed technician (RVT) or highly experienced veterinary assistant with a strong background in emergency medicine, ICU, and team leadership. The ideal candidate is passionate about mentorship, patient care, team development, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Schedule: Full-time 4/10 hour shifts

Compensation: $25.50 - $36.00/hour

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support the daily operations of the Emergency and ICU departments, ensuring high standards of patient care and client service
• Act as a liaison between doctors, technicians, assistants, and hospital leadership
• Provide hands-on clinical support, especially during high-volume hours and critical cases
• Lead onboarding, training, and development of new staff; identify opportunities for continuing education and skill advancement
• Manage staff schedules, approve time off requests, and ensure adequate coverage for all shifts
• Conduct regular team meetings and check-ins to promote open communication and address departmental needs or concerns
• Assist in performance evaluations and contribute to disciplinary processes when needed
• Uphold and enforce hospital protocols, safety standards, and infection control procedures
• Collaborate with other department supervisors to support a cohesive hospital environment

Qualifications:

• RVT license in California preferred; experienced veterinary assistants with strong ER/ICU background will also be considered
• Minimum 35 years of experience in veterinary emergency/critical care required
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, support staff growth, and handle high-stress situations with professionalism
• Flexibility to work weekends, overnights, or holidays as needed in a 24/7 hospital setting

This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who wants to be a driving force in shaping the culture, workflow, and success of our Emergency and ICU teams. If you are passionate about emergency veterinary medicine and ready to lead a skilled and dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

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.