Emergency Vet Tech Shift Lead: Lead & Elevate Care

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base+401K match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

ER CE + travel stipend

Credentialing support program

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring Veterinary Nursing Shift Leads who will coordinate shift flow and ensure top-tier care for patients while empowering VEGgies on the floor.

You will oversee team huddles, coaching, and flow management across busy ER shifts, with a focus on empathy, clear communication, and safety. This role supports growth through mentoring and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician or assistant role; emergency or specialty medicine experience preferred.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) or enrolled in VEG Credentialing Support Program preferred.
• Strong grasp of clinical workflow and team dynamics.
• Confidence guiding others on the floor with empathy.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexibility to step in wherever needed.
• Leadership instincts and ownership mindset.
• Basic computer skills and EMR familiarity.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours and lift up to 25 kg (40 kg with assistance).
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Keep a pulse on patient status, team bandwidth, and shift-wide needs.
• Manage daily workflow and pivot when the unexpected occurs.
• Assign/adapt shift roles with clarity and care.
• Lead on-floor coaching and break coverage as needed.
• Coordinate breaks and conflict resolution; model calm under pressure.
• Lead shift transitions, huddles, and end-of-day wrap-ups.
• Communicate clearly and elevate key issues.
• Turn downtime into learning opportunities.
• Flag incidents with transparency and growth mindset.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on coverage and ongoing coaching.

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)

Emergency veterinary medicine experience

Leadership & team dynamics

Communication & conflict resolution

Flexibility & ownership mindset

Basic computer skills & EMR familiarity

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring Veterinary Nursing Shift Leads who will coordinate shift flow and ensure top-tier care for patients while empowering VEGgies on the floor.

You will oversee team huddles, coaching, and flow management across busy ER shifts, with a focus on empathy, clear communication, and safety. This role supports growth through mentoring and hands-on leadership.