ER Veterinary Nurse Shift Lead

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

ER CE + travel stipend

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a Veterinary nursing Shift Lead to keep shifts running smoothly and ensure top-tier patient care. You’ll lead the team, monitor workflows, and coach staff with empathy and calm under pressure.

Ideal candidates are credentialed technicians with 1+ year of emergency or specialty experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to grow clinically within a fast-paced ER environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a veterinary technician or assistant role; emergency or specialty 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift operations to ensure smooth patient care.
• Lead team huddles, rounds, and end-of-shift wrap-ups.
• Assign and adapt shift roles with clarity and care.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Empathy

Team mentorship

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT or VEG Credentialing

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a Veterinary nursing Shift Lead to keep shifts running smoothly and ensure top-tier patient care. You’ll lead the team, monitor workflows, and coach staff with empathy and calm under pressure.

Ideal candidates are credentialed technicians with 1+ year of emergency or specialty experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to grow clinically within a fast-paced ER environment.