Emergency Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Veterinary Technician Supervisor - CVT/LVT/RVT | $32-$36/hr | Relocation Assistance Available

Location: Asheville, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Shifts | Wednesday-Saturday | Swing Shift
Compensation: $32-$36/hour based on experience and licensure + Additional compensation for VTS candidates

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team in Asheville, NC. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician who enjoys mentoring Veterinary Technicians, supporting advanced emergency medicine, and helping build a collaborative, high-performing team in a fast-paced specialty animal hospital.

Compensation

• $32-$36/hour based on experience and licensure
• Additional compensation available for Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) candidates
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee pet insurance discounts
• $1,500 annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance for RVTs and VTS team members
• Out-of-state veterinary technician license transfer costs covered
• Leadership development and career growth opportunities
• Commitment to work-life balance
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Wednesday-Saturday
• Swing Shift

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support the Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician team while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Supervise daily department operations, staffing assignments, and workflow to ensure efficient patient care.
• Provide hands-on technical support during emergency and critical care cases while leading by example.
• Coach Veterinary Technicians through ongoing development, performance feedback, and skill progression.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new Veterinary Technicians and support staff.
• Help implement medical protocols, workflow improvements, and departmental initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, safety, and nursing excellence.
• Partner with emergency veterinarians, specialists, and hospital leadership to promote communication and operational success.
• Facilitate team meetings and encourage collaboration across hospital departments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and team performance.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, or LVT) required
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership, lead technician, or supervisory experience
• Experience in emergency, specialty, or critical care veterinary medicine
• Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced Emergency & Critical Care environment
• Positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented leadership style
• Experience with EzyVet and SmartFlow preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential preferred
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are a plus
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Since opening in 2009, South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) has been dedicated to providing advanced emergency and specialty veterinary care while fostering a culture built on compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Our recently expanded, state-of-the-art hospital allows our teams to practice advanced medicine alongside highly skilled specialists and emergency clinicians. We are committed to supporting our employees through mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth.

Surrounding Areas

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is conveniently located in Asheville, NC, with easy access from Hendersonville, Arden, Fletcher, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Brevard, Canton, Waynesville, and surrounding Western North Carolina communities.

Relocating for the right opportunity? Qualified candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Asheville, NC is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers exceptional access to hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and more than a million acres of protected wilderness. The area is also known for its nationally recognized food scene, thriving arts community, live music, and dog-friendly culture, making it an outstanding place to build both your veterinary career and your life.

Join Us

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community.

Asheville, NC

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.