Veterinary Technician Assistant Supervisor, ECC

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Marcos (CA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education and VetBloom

License reimbursement

Provided uniforms

Mentorship and exposure to advancedECC

On-site social worker

75% employee pet discount

Discounted pet food programs

Free wellness exams for blood-donor-p

Descripción de la vacante

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County in San Marcos seeks an experienced Overnight ECC Assistant Supervisor to lead the overnight emergency team while remaining hands-on with patient care.

This full-time role combines ~90% clinical duties with 10% supervision, covering triage, stabilization, and complex procedures, including anesthesia, CRIs, transfusions, and ventilator management.

Formación

• At least two years of veterinary experience, preferably in emergency, critical care, or specialty medicine.
• At least one year of supervision or team-leadership experience.
• Experience with unstable patients, advanced anesthesia, CRIs, ventilators, transfusions, and post-operative care.
• Proficient with a veterinary PIMS for medical documentation and patient tracking.
• Ability to coordinate patient flow and maintain an organized ECC treatment area.
• Strong coaching, delegation, and performance support skills.
• Ability to stay calm and decisive during overnight shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Support triage, stabilization, and ongoing care of emergency and critically ill patients.
• Assist with catheters, CRIs, transfusions, ventilator management, and anesthesia.
• Support emergency procedures and surgeries including GDVs and thoracotomies.
• Monitor specialty and post-operative patients during overnight shifts.
• Serve as primary floor leader for overnight technicians and assistants.
• Provide real-time coaching and escalation support during high-acuity cases.
• Coordinate emergency intake, patient flow, and overnight discharges.
• Maintain accurate patient information and documentation in PIMS.
• Ensure clear handoffs to daytime teams.
• Keep ECC areas and supplies organized; communicate needs to leadership.
• Support overnight scheduling and training.

Conocimientos

Emergency veterinary care

Team leadership

Critical care experience

Clinical judgment

Calm under pressure

Communication

Herramientas

PIMS (practice management system)

Descripción del empleo

Overnight ECC Assistant Supervisor

$33–$39/hour
Full-time opportunity in San Marcos, California
Schedule: Thursday–Saturday, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County is seeking an experienced Overnight ECC Assistant Supervisor to support our Emergency and Critical Care team. This floor-first position is approximately 90% hands-on patient care and 10% team leadership and coordination.

Why Join Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County is a 24/7, AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital. Our overnight team manages high-acuity emergency cases, critically ill patients, post-operative recoveries, and patients requiring advanced monitoring and treatment.

You’ll remain actively involved in patient care while providing real-time direction, coaching, and support to the overnight team. This position is ideal for an experienced ECC professional who remains calm under pressure and is comfortable making timely decisions when overnight resources are limited.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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, for medical documentation and patient tracking.
• 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.
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to recognize when concerns require escalation.
• 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.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for eligible full-time employees may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Continuing education and VetBloom access
• License reimbursement
• Provided uniforms
• Mentorship and exposure to advanced ECC and specialty cases
• On-site social worker
• 75% employee pet discount
• Discounted pet food programs
• Free wellness exams for blood-donor pets

Location Highlight

San Marcos provides access to North County San Diego’s beaches, trails, restaurants, and year-round outdoor recreation while remaining within reach of greater San Diego.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.