Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Keithville, LA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Veterinary Technician Supervisor role is onsite in Keithville, LA; compensation is not specified, though the posting describes it as competitive. Chimp Haven’s veterinary team provides medical care for chimpanzees under the Attending Veterinarian’s supervision. The role combines hands-on veterinary technical care with supervision of veterinary technical staff. It supports chimpanzee health through clinical procedures, observation, medication, records, and coordination with animal care teams, while developing and scheduling staff.
What you'll do
- Assist the veterinarian with exams, treatments, procedures, sample collection, surgery, and necropsies
- perform routine veterinary procedures under veterinarian direction
- observe chimpanzees for signs of disease and dispense medication as directed
- maintain clinics, equipment, and supplies
- coordinate laboratory tests and shipments
- record observations and may maintain medical records
- assist with sedation and recovery
- supervise, schedule, coach, and evaluate veterinary technical staff
- assist with hiring and training
- train animal care staff
- may supervise volunteers
- may assist with educational programs and data preparation.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- veterinary technician supervisorchimpanzee carekeithville lachimp havenveterinary proceduresveterinary staff supervisionanimal healthclinical carestaff trainingrelocation bonusweekend and holiday work may be necessary
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Pet wellness program
- 403(b) retirement
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- paid time off
- parental leave
- relocation bonus
- training and development
- wellness resources.
Why this role
Chimpanzee veterinary care and staff supervision; weekend, holiday, and night work may be necessary; relocation bonus and training and development are listed.
About the employer
Chimp Haven is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Veterinary Services
- Occupation code
- 29-2056.00
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Listing ID: a4b78140-9151-4b60-8780-d02cd2f1c60a