Veterinary Technician Lead – ER – 2nd shift

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

PTO & Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Pet Care Discount

Team Building

Job summary

Pieper Memorial in Middletown, CT seeks a Veterinary Technician Outpatient ER Shift Lead to lead daily operations on the ER/outpatient floor and elevate team performance. This role combines hands-on patient care with leadership, education, and staff mentoring to advance VTS goals in a fast-paced, 24-hour setting.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, problem solving, and a commitment to education, with opportunities for internal growth and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in veterinary technology preferred but not required.
• Minimum 1–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use veterinary practice software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned shifts and team members.
• Assist and supervise training; collaborate with managers on progress updates.
• Uphold a positive atmosphere while maintaining top patient care on the clinical floor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education & training

Supervisory experience

Education

Associates degree in veterinary technology

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description Pieper Memorial in Middletown CT is seeking a passionate Veterinary Technician Outpatient ER Shift Lead to develop and elevate our team If you love ER and aspire to advance in a leadership role this is the place to start At Pieper our vision is simple to make the communityand the animals and people happier and healthier If that mission resonates with you we would love the opportunity to connect What to Expect Commitment to Continuing Education We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability You can expect numerous in house CE opportunities and any mentoring available to support and achieve your VTS goalsCareer Advancement We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent and strong work ethic and if you demonstrate those things you can expect to be promoted from withinEnvironment of Belonging With so many specialties at your fingertips its easy to find where you fit We also promote an environment of inclusivity so that everyone feels welcomeEnvironment of Collaboration Our VECCS Level 1 Certified hospital includes specialists in Emergency & Critical Care Neurology Internal Medicine Oncology Surgery and Exotics and a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians With the support of their technicians assistants and liaisons the hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care

About You

The Outpatient Lead is responsible for the day to day operations of their assigned shifts and team members The ideal candidate for this role is someone with great verbal and written communication skills and is comfortable navigating basic problem solving and conflict resolution Passionate about education and the success of their team members this individual will assist and oversee all training collaborate with managers for progress updates and uphold a positive and encouraging atmosphere for their teammates while maintaining the highest commitment to patient care These responsibilities are in addition to maintaining the roles and duties of a veterinary technician on the clinical floor

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full time position Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 10 hour shifts Weekends and Holidays are required

Compensation

2600 3500 an hour dependent upon experience and education

Whats in it for you

• Supportive culture with social events & team building
• Competitive paid time off & holidays
• Career Growth & Training Opportunities
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• Mental Health Focused Services
• 401k plan with strong employer match
• Up to 75 employee pet care discount
• Annual uniform allowance
• Team Building

We know its not always easy to make a move We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style we can do that too We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with

Requirements

• Associates degree in veterinary technology preferred but not required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the education and experience requirements
• Minimum 1 3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
• Strong computer skills required
• Veterinary experience in a busy 24 hour practice is preferred but not required
• Must be available for flexible shifts 1 weekend shift per week is required
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