Shift Lead

Hometown Veterinary Partners; Crestwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO for part-time & full-time team

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Pet insurance

Pet discounts

401k

CE allowance

Equity and advancement opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Hometown Veterinary Partners is seeking a Shift Lead to join our hospital team in Crestwood, Missouri. The Shift Lead provides frontline leadership during assigned shifts, coordinating front-of-house and clinical support staff to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality patient care.

You will collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and reception staff, uphold hospital protocols, mentor teammates, and help resolve client concerns while maintaining a welcoming, efficient environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a veterinary hospital or similar setting.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and manage shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership during shifts and coordinate front-of-house and clinical support staff.
• Ensure protocols, standards, and safety measures are followed for smooth hospital operations.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and reception staff to maintain high-quality patient care and client service.
• Monitor patient flow from admission to discharge and manage staffing coverage to prevent bottlenecks.
• Mentor team members and address escalated issues or concerns with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Shift Lead at Hometown Veterinary Partners is a member of the hospital team and reports directly to Hospital Leadership. The Shift Lead will support our core beliefs of Culture, Collaboration and Community. The Shift Lead plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the hospital by acting as the point of contact for team members during assigned shifts. This position provides leadership, ensures protocols and standards are followed, and helps maintain a smooth workflow across both front-of-house (client services) and back-of-house (clinical support) areas. The Shift Lead works closely with veterinarians, technicians, and reception staff to ensure high-quality patient care and excellent client service.

Culture

• Model positive communication and teamwork across all hospital area
• Provide real-time coaching, support, and feedback to team members
• Assist in training new staff and reinforcing hospital protocols
• Monitor and maintain hospital standards for cleanliness, safety, and efficiency
• Confirm controlled drug logs, inventory use
• Ensure all team members take scheduled breaks and return in a timely manner

Community

• Ensure smooth check-in and check-out processes for clients
• Assist with client communication, including resolving escalated service concerns
• Support receptionists in maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming lobby area
• Oversee patient flow from admission to discharge
• Ensure proper handling, restraint, and monitoring of patients during exams and treatments
• Support technicians and assistants in maintaining medical records, lab samples, and treatment logs
• Be able to work on the floor in the capacity of a licensed technician, veterinary assistant, or client care specialist as hospital needs require

Collaboration

• Serve as the go-to resource for staff questions and problem-solving during shifts
• Delegate and prioritize tasks to ensure hospital flow and timely patient care
• Monitor scheduling flow and adjust as needed to prevent bottlenecks
• Ensure financial transactions and invoicing are handled accurately
• Help troubleshoot equipment or supply issues and notify management when repairs/orders are needed
• Complete and submit a shift summary or handoff report to leadership
• Escalate concerns or performance issues to the Practice Manager when needed

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Flexible and team-oriented mindset.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience (customer service, technician, or assistant).
• Strong knowledge of hospital protocols and client service standards.
• Previous leadership or training experience preferred.

Other Details

• Competitive Compensation
• PTO for Part-Time & Full-Time Team Members (Inclusive of Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holiday)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Wellness & Mental Health Resources
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• Pet Discounts
• 401k
• CE Allowance
• Opportunity for Equity and Advancement
• Flexible Schedule to Allow for Work-Life Balance

Hometown Veterinary Partners is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.