Emergency Vet ER Shift Lead — Lead Care & Team Growth

VEG ER for Pets; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Travel stipend

Leadership programs

ER CE + travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag and snacks

Job summary

VEG for Pets is seeking Veterinary Nursing Shift Leads to maintain smooth ER operations and support VEGgies in providing top-tier care. You’ll manage shift rhythm, coaching, and coverage while upholding a compassionate environment for patients and staff.

Qualified candidates are credentialed veterinary technicians with at least 1 year in emergency or specialty settings, strong communication, empathy, and leadership. Night/weekend/holiday rotations are required in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician required or enrolled in VEG Credentialing Support Program
• 1+ years in veterinary technician or assistant role; emergency or specialty preferred
• Strong grasp of clinical workflow and team dynamics
• Confident in guiding others with empathy while managing floor operations
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Willingness to step in wherever needed and show leadership
• Basic computer skills and experience with practice management software/EMR
• Strong collaboration with pet parents and teammates

Responsibilities

• Keep pulse on patient status, team bandwidth, and shift-wide needs
• Manage daily workflow and pivot during unexpected events
• Assign and adapt shift roles with clarity and care
• Lead on-floor coaching and cover breaks as needed
• Coordinate breaks and resolve conflicts calmly
• Lead shift transitions, huddles, and end-of-day wrap-ups
• Communicate clearly and elevate key issues to leadership
• Turn downtime into learning time for the team
• Flag incidents with transparency and growth mindset
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on coverage and coaching

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

Ownership mindset

Flexibility

Mentorship

Clinical workflow

Floor operations

Education

CVT/RVT/LVMT credential

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VEG for Pets is seeking Veterinary Nursing Shift Leads to maintain smooth ER operations and support VEGgies in providing top-tier care. You’ll manage shift rhythm, coaching, and coverage while upholding a compassionate environment for patients and staff.

Qualified candidates are credentialed veterinary technicians with at least 1 year in emergency or specialty settings, strong communication, empathy, and leadership. Night/weekend/holiday rotations are required in a fast-paced hospital setting.