Emergency Vet Shift Lead — Lead, Calm Care Under Pressure

VEG ER for Pets; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + 401(k)

Health, dental, vision benefits

Learning & growth programs

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Chantilly, VA, invites experienced veterinary technicians to join as Shift Leads. You will own shift rhythm, ensure top-tier patient care, and empower VEGgies to perform at their best through coaching, rounds, and floor leadership.

You will guide daily workflow, manage coverage, and support hospital leadership while maintaining a fast-paced, compassionate ER environment. This role suits proactive leaders passionate about veterinary emergency medicine.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant; emergency or specialty experience preferred.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred; VEG Credentialing Program enrollment welcomed.
• Strong clinical workflow understanding and team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient status, team bandwidth, and shift-wide needs.
• Manage daily workflow and adapt to the unexpected.
• Assign and adapt shift roles with clarity and care.
• Lead floor presence; jump in when needed.
• Coordinate breaks, resolve conflicts, and model calm.
• Lead shift transitions, huddles, and end-of-day wrap-ups.
• Communicate clearly and elevate key issues to leadership.
• Turn downtime into learning moments and growth.

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVMT

Emergency experience

Leadership

Communication

Team coaching

Education

CVT credential

VEG Credentialing Program enrollment

Tools

EMR software

Practice management software

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Chantilly, VA, invites experienced veterinary technicians to join as Shift Leads. You will own shift rhythm, ensure top-tier patient care, and empower VEGgies to perform at their best through coaching, rounds, and floor leadership.

You will guide daily workflow, manage coverage, and support hospital leadership while maintaining a fast-paced, compassionate ER environment. This role suits proactive leaders passionate about veterinary emergency medicine.