Veterinary Team Lead (Emergency)

Horton Animal Hospital - Discovery; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital seeks an Emergency Team Lead to supervise medical staff and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves leading the team, addressing staff concerns, and managing hospital protocols. Candidates should have a veterinary technician license or relevant experience and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be either a Licensed Veterinary Technician or an experienced Emergency Veterinary Assistant.
• Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and emotional control under stress are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team performance and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Conduct shift assessments of patients and manage administrative tasks.
• Ensure safety standards are followed during emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Emotional Intelligence

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patience

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Virginia

Job description

Position Overview:

The Emergency Team Lead is an acting supervisor who performs the duties of medical technical staff and is the point of contact for the team to expedite the care and efficiency of the department. In charge of client and patient care standards for the department during their shift. Must lead the team by example by demonstrating organizational skills, following company policies, and maintaining a professional attitude.

Essential Functions:

• Addresses concerns of staff and doctors while on duty and responds appropriately or directs concerns to the department manager or hospital manager if needed
• Stays up to date on all protocols and trains staff on shift, on all appropriate training, procedural, and protocol guidelines for the team and ensures staff compliance during shift.
• Corrects and/or praises staff on duty for performance during shift
• Ensure the safety of staff and patients and follow the hospital safety guidelines during an emergency.
• Troubleshoot equipment as needed and keep the equipment manager and Hospital Manager informed of necessary repairs/replacements.
• Ensure charges are correct throughout the shift to allow clients to receive proper financial updates.
• The beginning shift assessment of all patient status, history, current treatments and verifying that all treatments match the doctor's orders.
• Administrative duties as delegated by the Hospital Manager and Medical Director.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Advanced Technical Skill
• Leadership, Interpersonal skills and Emotional Intelligence
• Time management: Multi-tasking and Addressing Priorities in real time in an organized fashion
• Patience, Empathy and Considerable Emotional Control under Stress
• Attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication
• Professionalism and ability to properly handle confidential information
• Meet with Hospital Manager and Medical Director for leadership touch base and case studies as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician with good standings in the state of VA or Experienced Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Pay Range

$27 - $36 USD

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

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