Overnight ECC Lead Technician (Emergency Care)

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 111,751,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks of paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education

License reimbursement

Provided uniforms

Mentorship and advanced ECC exposure

On-site social worker

Pet discount

Discounted pet food

Free wellness exams for blood‑donor</p

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking an Overnight ECC Assistant Supervisor in San Marcos, CA, to lead an overnight Emergency & Critical Care team while delivering hands‑on patient care. The role emphasizes real‑time coaching, triage, and coordination of care for high‑acuity cases.

You will supervise overnight technicians, assist with complex procedures, and ensure smooth handoffs to the day team. This is a full‑time, Thursday–Saturday night position with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of veterinary experience, preferably in emergency, critical care, or specialty medicine.
• At least one year of management, supervisory, or team‑leadership experience.
• Experience supporting unstable patients, advanced anesthesia, CRIs, ventilators, transfusions, and post‑operative care.
• Proficiency using a veterinary practice information management system, or PIMS.
• Experience coordinating patient flow and maintaining an organized ECC treatment area.
• Confidence coaching employees, assigning responsibilities, and supporting team performance.
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and organized during high‑pressure overnight situations.
• Clear and professional communication with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, clients, and hospital leadership.
• Availability to work Thursday through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support the triage, stabilization, treatment, and ongoing care of emergency and critically ill patients.
• Assist with catheters, CRIs, transfusions, ventilator management, advanced anesthesia, and patient monitoring.
• Support emergency procedures and surgeries, including GDVs, thoracotomies, and other life‑saving interventions.
• Monitor specialty and post‑operative patients throughout the overnight shift.
• Serve as the primary floor leader for overnight technicians and veterinary assistants.
• Provide real‑time coaching, troubleshooting, and escalation support during high‑acuity cases.
• Coordinate emergency intake, patient flow, inpatient care, and overnight discharges.
• Maintain accurate patient information and medical documentation in the hospital’s PIMS.
• Ensure clear and complete handoffs to daytime teams.
• Keep ECC treatment areas, equipment, medications, and supplies organized and ready.
• Identify workflow, training, equipment, or supply needs and communicate them to hospital leadership.
• Support overnight scheduling, team training, and operational improvements.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Team leadership

Emergency/ICU experience

PIMS proficiency

Patient flow coordination

Communication

Calm under pressure

Clinical judgment

Overnight shift availability

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking an Overnight ECC Assistant Supervisor in San Marcos, CA, to lead an overnight Emergency & Critical Care team while delivering hands‑on patient care. The role emphasizes real‑time coaching, triage, and coordination of care for high‑acuity cases.

You will supervise overnight technicians, assist with complex procedures, and ensure smooth handoffs to the day team. This is a full‑time, Thursday–Saturday night position with competitive hourly compensation.