Daytime Team Lead - Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Headspace EAP

401(k) match

Medical plans

Kaiser options (CA)

FSA/HSA/HRA

Dental + Vision

Long-term disability

Fertility support

Paid time off

Pet-care discounts

DailyPay

Purdue Vet Tech Program

Job summary

United Veterinary Care is seeking a full-time Lead Emergency Veterinary Technician for the Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Austin. The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Qualifications include a GED/HS diploma, 2+ years as a veterinary technician, and leadership abilities. Competitive benefits accompany a daytime schedule (6:30 am – 7:00 pm).

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma is required.
• Two years minimum Veterinary Technician experience.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Emergency care experience preferred.
• Leadership skills are required.
• Basic computer knowledge is expected.
• Excellent client and pet care skills are required.
• Knowledge of the veterinary field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daytime staff during emergency care.
• Direct, guide, and support team members with varied personalities.
• Maintain unbiased judgment on personnel matters and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure safety and handling of cats and dogs, including lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Staff management

Pet handling

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Lead the Front Line of Emergency Care

Daytime Lead Veterinary Technician

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital - Austin

Are you an Emergency Veterinary Technician with a passion for leadership? Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital, CTVSEH-Austin, is hiring a full-time Lead Emergency Veterinary Technician with strong leadership skills to work alongside our experienced and friendly staff and emergency doctors.

Why Choose CTVSEH?

• Excellence, Integrity, and Adaptability:We value these principles in everything we do.
• Positive Work Environment:We believe in fostering a positive and supportive work environment where everyone can grow and learn.

Qualifications:

• GED or High School Diploma
• Two years minimum Veterinary Technician experience
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred
• Emergency care experience preferred
• Leadership skills required
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent client and pet care skills required
• Knowledge of the veterinary field is required

Skills:

• Strong customer service, communication and leadership skills required
• Ability to direct, guide, and assist their staff with varying personalities and communication skills
• Ability to show unbiased judgment when managing people and make fair, just recommendations in regard to personnel issues and/or disciplinary action
• Ability to safely lift objects or pets of at least 50lbs
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision
• Restrain and control cats and dogs of any temperament
• Recognize concerning behaviors in pets
• Strong organizational skills

Compensation:

• Salary range: $26 - $29/hour
• Salary commensurate with experience level and credential status

Schedule:

• Daytime (6:30 am - 7:00 pm) shifts
• Full-time

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary short-term disability and life insurance, with voluntary coverage options for you and your family.
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program through Headspace.
• 401(k) with a 100% company match on the first 3% and a 4% company match when you contribute 5%; eligibility begins after 6 months of employment.
• Florida Blue medical plans with three tiered options; Kaiser options for California residents.
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, or Health Reimbursement Account options.
• UnitedHealthcare dental coverage, including a 100% employer-paid premium option for team members, plus vision coverage options.
• Optional employee-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Progyny fertility and family-building support.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal time, and sick leave.
• Team-member pet-care discounts, digital musculoskeletal support, a referral bonus program, and DailyPay on Demand.
• Partnership with the Purdue Veterinary Technology Program.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, supporting the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering our teams in their care for patients. Join us in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

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.