ER Veterinary Nurse Shift Lead – Lead Care & Coordination

VEG ER for Pets; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Travel stipend

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

Job summary

VEG is seeking Veterinary nursing Shift Leads to keep shifts running smoothly, ensuring top-tier patient care and a supportive environment for VEGgies. You’ll lead with heart, mentor teammates, and maintain a patient-centered workflow in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Ideal candidates are CVTs/RVTs/LVMTs with ER or specialty experience, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to leadership. This role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician or equivalent in VEG program preferred.
• 1+ years in a veterinary technician or assistant role; ER or specialty experience preferred.
• Strong grasp of clinical workflow and team dynamics.
• Confidence in guiding floor operations with empathy and leadership.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient status and shift-wide needs.
• Manage daily workflow and pivot during emergencies.
• Assign and adapt shift roles with clarity and care.
• Step in on the floor where needed to support the team.
• Coordinate breaks, resolve conflicts, model calm under pressure.
• Lead shift transitions, huddles, and end-of-day wrap-ups.
• Communicate clearly and elevate key issues to leadership.
• Turn downtime into learning opportunities and growth moments.
• Flag incidents with transparency and a growth mindset.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on coverage and coaching.

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVMT

Emergency medicine

Team leadership

Communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

VEG is seeking Veterinary nursing Shift Leads to keep shifts running smoothly, ensuring top-tier patient care and a supportive environment for VEGgies. You’ll lead with heart, mentor teammates, and maintain a patient-centered workflow in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Ideal candidates are CVTs/RVTs/LVMTs with ER or specialty experience, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to leadership. This role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.