Urgent Care Veterinary Shift Lead — Lead & Elevate Care

UrgentVet Lake Mary; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Job summary

UrgentVet Lake Mary is seeking a Full-time Shift Lead to provide outstanding patient care, lead the veterinary team, and ensure smooth daily operations in our urgent care clinic.

You will supervise paraprofessional staff, coordinate across shifts, and support the Practice Manager and Lead DVM to maintain high-quality client service and efficient workflows.

The role requires strong communication, flexibility for evenings/weekends, and commitment to compassionate care for dogs and cats.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in healthcare, veterinary or service industry.
• Medical terminology training required.
• Six months of prior management experience preferred.
• Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring.
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership during each shift to support clients, hospital team, and productivity.
• Coordinate paraprofessional staff and manage workload across shifts.
• Support inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager and Lead DVM for effective communication with teams and leadership goals.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

Management experience

Animal handling

Clinical skills

Education

Associate degree or veterinary technician certification/licensure

Job description

UrgentVet Lake Mary is seeking a Full-time Shift Lead to provide outstanding patient care, lead the veterinary team, and ensure smooth daily operations in our urgent care clinic.

You will supervise paraprofessional staff, coordinate across shifts, and support the Practice Manager and Lead DVM to maintain high-quality client service and efficient workflows.

The role requires strong communication, flexibility for evenings/weekends, and commitment to compassionate care for dogs and cats.