Veterinary Medical Supervisor

ACCT Philly

Job Description

As the region’s largest open-admission shelter, ACCT Philly’s medical program depends on skilled, caring, communicative individuals to provide the highest level of care for its animals. The Medical Supervisor is one of the primary positions responsible for ensuring timely and quality medical services for the shelter’s many animals through close supervision and development of the nursing staff.

Core responsibilities
Nursing staff supervision
-Manage schedule, ensuring coverage.
-Review applications and conduct initial interviews for open positions within the Medical Department. Work with Medical Manager to identify critical needs and skill areas.
-Monitor, develop, and improve staff performance through coaching, training, and progressive discipline (when necessary).

Training and development
-Coordinate training of new staff with lead nurses
-Apply 30-60-90 assessment to address and overcome training deficiencies.
-Support staff in obtaining additional training and continuing education as directed by Medical Manager.

Department operations and logistics
-Oversee day-to-day floor operations, including shift checklists, exam room maintenance and other needs
-Maintain equipment in good working order and ensure it is properly utilized, disinfected, and stocked or stored

General
-Actively participate in activities and responsibilities of the organizational management team.
-Represent the department on relevant committees.
-Other duties as assigned to support the department and Medical Manager.

Education and Work Experience
-At least three years of experience in an animal shelter, veterinary hospital or related field
-At least one year of supervision or management experience, more strongly preferred

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Medical Manager
NON-EXEMPT POSITION: Full-time position requires eight (8) hours per day, forty (40) hours per week. Includes weekends, nights, and holiday work. Schedule: Sunday-Thursday.
COMPENSATION: $43k-$48k annual DOE with full benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, and support for continuing education.

This is a full time job