Emergency Vet Tech Manager – 24/7 Care Leader

AAVMP; Largo, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with match

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare assistance

Free CE courses

Pet perks & discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center in Largo, FL is seeking an Emergency Department Manager to lead our emergency team, mentor technicians, and ensure high-quality patient care around the clock.

Ideal candidates have an AVMA-accredited credential, 3–4 years emergency experience, 1–2 years leadership, and the ability to coordinate triage, hospitalization, and client communication in a fast-paced, compassionate hospital.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a veterinary technician preferred.
• 3–4 years of emergency experience required.
• 1–2 years of leadership experience required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of emergency technicians and manage staffing in a 24/7 emergency department.
• Develop and mentor technicians in emergency medicine skills and patient care.
• Coordinate triage, hospitalization, and patient flow with veterinarians.
• Assist with emergency surgeries and treatment protocols as permitted by state law.
• Communicate with clients about patient status and care plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records with practice systems.

Skills

Emergency department leadership

Team leadership

Veterinary nursing

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Job description

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center in Largo, FL is seeking an Emergency Department Manager to lead our emergency team, mentor technicians, and ensure high-quality patient care around the clock.

Ideal candidates have an AVMA-accredited credential, 3–4 years emergency experience, 1–2 years leadership, and the ability to coordinate triage, hospitalization, and client communication in a fast-paced, compassionate hospital.