Emergency Vet Technician Lead — Shift Coach

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Health/dental/vision coverage

Travel stipend

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a nationwide 24/7 veterinary emergency hospital network. This Veterinary nursing Shift Lead role owns shift rhythm and patient flow, ensuring top-tier care and empowering VEGgies through coaching and support.

You lead with heart, hustle, and a big-picture view to keep operations smooth, safe, and collaborative across the team. You’ll guide huddles, transitions, and wrap-ups, while maintaining clear communication with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with emergency experience preferred.
• 1+ year in a veterinary technician/assistant role; ER experience preferred.
• Strong grasp of clinical workflow and team dynamics.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays; flexible and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient status, team bandwidth, and shift-wide needs.
• Manage daily workflow and pivot when the unexpected hits.
• Assign and adapt shift roles with clarity and care.
• Step in on the floor to assist; no task is too small.
• Coordinate breaks, resolve conflicts, model calm under pressure.
• Lead shift transitions, huddles, and end-of-day wrap-ups.
• Communicate clearly, escalate key issues, and direct questions appropriately.
• Turn downtime into learning opportunities for the team.
• Flag incidents with transparency and a growth mindset.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on coverage and coaching.

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVMT credential

Emergency veterinary experience

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution

Flexibility

Clinical workflow understanding

Basic computer skills

Lift up to 25 kg

Education

CVT/RVT/LVMT credential or VEG program

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a nationwide 24/7 veterinary emergency hospital network. This Veterinary nursing Shift Lead role owns shift rhythm and patient flow, ensuring top-tier care and empowering VEGgies through coaching and support.

You lead with heart, hustle, and a big-picture view to keep operations smooth, safe, and collaborative across the team. You’ll guide huddles, transitions, and wrap-ups, while maintaining clear communication with parents and staff.