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Veterinary Technician Manager – 2nd Shift

Are you an experienced veterinary technician with a passion for leadership? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can make a difference in the lives of pets, clients, and your team? Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is seeking a Veterinary Technician Manager to lead our dedicated evening team. This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to shape hospital culture, foster employee growth, and ensure the highest standards of patient care. If you’re motivated, compassionate, and ready to inspire others, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a talented team of veterinary technicians.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and top-quality patient care.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support professional development.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to refine policies, procedures, and hospital culture.
• Serve as a hands-on manager, stepping in to provide direct patient care as needed.
• Keep equipment maintained and operational.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience (Credentialed Technician preferred).
• Previous veterinary leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work 2nd shift, one weekend shift per week, and some holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to connect with both clients and staff.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills.
• A collaborative leader with a positive, professional attitude.

Why Join OSVS?

At OSVS, we know that great medicine starts with a great team. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our people inside and outside of work.

Benefits include:

• Employer-paid medical premiums and deductible coverage for employees
• Dental & vision insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• $25,000 employer-paid life insurance
• Generous PTO & holiday pay
• Pet care discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On-site Veterinary Social Worker for staff support

About Us

Located in East Greenwich, RI (with a satellite in Swansea, MA), OSVS is a 35,000 sq. ft. specialty and emergency hospital. We are home to a nationally respected internship and residency program and a wide range of specialists—including emergency/critical care, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, cardiology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, and avian/exotics. With advanced equipment like CT, MRI, endoscopy, ultrasound, and telemetry, we provide cutting-edge care in a collaborative environment.

Join us and be part of a team that’s as dedicated to each other as we are to our patients.

We are proud to be a United Veterinary Care Partner Hospital, committed to supporting the individuality and growth of our team while fostering a collaborative and fulfilling workplace.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.