Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Shift Lead) — Overnight

Job overview

The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Shift Lead) role is onsite in Boulder, CO, with compensation of $25–$51 per hour based on leveling and experience. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year, with a mission to help people and pets when they need it most. The shift lead coordinates hospital workflow and supports patient care by monitoring patient status and team capacity, assigning and adapting shift roles, and helping on the floor. The role also leads huddles and transitions, coordinates breaks, coaches teammates, and communicates key issues to hospital leadership.

What you'll do

• Monitor patient status, team capacity, and shift needs
• manage daily workflow and adapt to changing conditions
• assign and adjust shift roles
• assist on the floor
• coordinate breaks and support conflict resolution
• lead shift transitions, huddles, and wrap-ups
• communicate and escalate issues
• identify learning opportunities
• flag incidents
• coordinate with hospital leadership on coverage, call-outs, and coaching.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

overnight

boulder co

veterinary emergency group

emergency veterinary care

shift leadership

patient care

team coaching

workflow coordination

credentialed veterinary technician

$25–$51/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• therapy or counseling access
• clinical and leadership learning programs
• continuing education and travel stipend eligibility
• student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules
• employee referral program
• scrubs and food.

Why this role

The posting identifies overnight work and requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.