ER Veterinary Nurse Shift Lead — Lead, Coach & Care

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

ER CE & travel stipend

VEG learning programs

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Texas seeks a dedicated Veterinary Nursing Shift Lead to coordinate high‑quality emergency care on a busy shift. You’ll own the rhythm, mentor teammates, and ensure smooth operations while delivering compassionate care for pets and their families.

Your role emphasizes leadership, clinical workflow mastery, and a people‑centered approach. If you’re CVT/RVT/LVT with 1+ year emergency experience, VEG offers growth, ongoing training, and strong benefits for

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician preferred (CVT/RVT/LVT).
• 1+ year experience in a veterinary technician or assistant role; emergency or specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep a pulse on patient status, team bandwidth, and shift-wide needs.
• Manage daily workflow and pivot during the unexpected.
• Assign and adapt shift roles with clarity and care.
• Lead on the floor when 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.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

VEG Credentialing Support Program enrollment

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Texas seeks a dedicated Veterinary Nursing Shift Lead to coordinate high‑quality emergency care on a busy shift. You’ll own the rhythm, mentor teammates, and ensure smooth operations while delivering compassionate care for pets and their families.

Your role emphasizes leadership, clinical workflow mastery, and a people‑centered approach. If you’re CVT/RVT/LVT with 1+ year emergency experience, VEG offers growth, ongoing training, and strong benefits for