Lead Veterinary Technician Emergency
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Position at Pet Specialists of Austin
Lead Veterinary Technician Emergency Department
Night Shift Full-Time (3x12s including one weekend day shift) Austin TX
Night Shift Full-Time (3x12s including one weekend day shift) Austin TX
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $25 - $28/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location.
Pet Specialists of Austin (PSA) a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner is seeking a skilled and motivated Emergency Shift Lead Vet Tech to join our day shift team. This is a great opportunity to grow your leadership in a collaborative specialty/emergency hospital environment.
About the Role:
As the Shift Lead youll provide high-quality nursing care while guiding and supporting your technician team. Youll help drive shift efficiency delegate responsibilities mentor team members and maintain a smooth workflow throughout emergency cases and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Deliver Exceptional Emergency Care
- Triage stabilize and monitor critical patients
- Assist in surgeries and procedures
- Administer medications fluids and blood transfusions
- Manage diagnostics including radiology lab work and patient records
Lead the Team
- Direct and delegate responsibilities during shifts
- Ensure smooth workflow and efficiency across the ER floor
- Coordinate and lead team huddles to keep communication clear and care timely
Coach and Mentor
- Train guide and assess veterinary assistants and technicians
- Create individualized development plans and support growth goals
- Collaborate with leadership to improve protocols and training programs
Foster Positive Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between DVMs techs and hospital leadership
- Bring a solutions-focused mindset to challenges and coach in the moment
- Uphold hospital values and reinforce Thrives policies and procedures
- Complete other tasks as assigned
What Were Looking For:
- 5 years of veterinary technician experience (Emergency/Specialty required)
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience required
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
- Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- Credentialed tech (CVT LVT RVT) preferred
- May be required to work overtime on occasion
Why Choose Pet Specialists of Austin
Opened in 2021 our 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital includes neurology internal medicine and oncology services. Youll join a dedicated team in a facility designed for collaboration cutting-edge medicine and sustainable work-life rhythms.
Were proud to be locally rooted in Austin and nationally supported through Thrive Pet Healthcare giving you the best of both worlds.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical dental vision life and disability insurance
- Paid parental andPurr-entalleave (when you adopt a pet!)
- 24/7 mental health support via Lyra Health
- Pet care discounts
- ThriveU: Free CE and leadership development pathways
- Opportunity for growth and development
Apply Today
Join a team that values your experience supports your growth and understands the power of veterinary leadership.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
