Emergency Vet Tech Shift Lead — CVT/RVT/LVT

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Mount Pleasant, SC, is seeking a Veterinary nursing Shift Lead to coordinate shift flow, ensure top-tier patient care, and empower VEGgies to thrive. You’ll guide rounds, coverage, and on-the-floor coaching while maintaining a big-picture view of operations.

Ideal candidates have CVT/RVT/LVMT credentials or be enrolled in VEG’s Credentialing Support Program, with 1+ years in a veterinary tech role and emergency medicine experience.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) or in VEG Credentialing Support Program preferred.
• 1+ years in a veterinary technician or assistant role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Strong grasp of clinical workflow and team dynamics.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Leadership instincts and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Keep a clear pulse on patient status, team bandwidth, and shift-wide needs.
• Manage daily workflow and pivot when the unexpected hits.
• Ensure shift roles are assigned and adapted with clarity and care.
• Jump in on the floor when help is needed; no task is too small.
• Coordinate breaks, resolve conflicts, and model calm under pressure.
• Lead shift transitions, team huddles, and end-of-day wrap-ups.
• Communicate clearly, elevate key issues, and mentor others.
• Turn downtime into learning time and growth opportunities.
• Flag incidents with transparency and growth mindset.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on coverage and ongoing coaching.

Skills

CVT/RTV/LVMT

Emergency experience

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Tools

Practice management software

EMR software

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Mount Pleasant, SC, is seeking a Veterinary nursing Shift Lead to coordinate shift flow, ensure top-tier patient care, and empower VEGgies to thrive. You’ll guide rounds, coverage, and on-the-floor coaching while maintaining a big-picture view of operations.

Ideal candidates have CVT/RVT/LVMT credentials or be enrolled in VEG’s Credentialing Support Program, with 1+ years in a veterinary tech role and emergency medicine experience.