Regional Technician Director - Florida
VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc.

Job Description:

The Regional Technician Director is dedicated to the quality care of all clients and their pets through the development, mentorship and leadership of veterinary technicians and assistants. This is achieved by keeping VCA's mission, medical initiatives, and standards in the forefront at all times and empowering our technicians and assistants to do the same. The goal of this position is to support the hospitals by developing and engaging current technician and assistant teams through validated resources, culture of collaboration and networking. There is a concentrated effort to build and cultivate relationships with external tech schools and professional organizations as well. The Regional Technician Director leverages these goals to concentrate on elevating medical quality, team, and patient safety along with establishing a roadmap for career advancement, retention of team members and to attract new team members to VCA. They lead a team of Area Technician Managers in accomplishing this mission and collaborate with Medical Operations. The Regional Technician Director is responsible for the mentorship, leadership and medical growth of veterinary technicians and assistants within our Southeast Group.

What you will be doing:

• Assess each hospital's needs for tech/assistant education, training and policy implementation in collaboration with field team and Area Technician Manager; 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 licensing in applicable states, participation in technician associations required
  
• 5+ years as a licensed technician
  
• Experience as Veterinary Technician Specialist, experience with public speaking, supervising direct reports, adult education
  
• Experience as Veterinary Technician Specialist, experience with public speaking, supervising direct reports, adult education, preferred
  

Special Working Conditions

• Travel, daily throughout the region with overnight/out of area travel required
  
• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time
  
• Flexibility in schedule and hours of availability
  
• Environment where pets are present
  

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

VCA is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant or associate will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled.

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