Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Shift Lead)

Job overview

The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Shift Lead) is an onsite role in Alexandria, VA; compensation is not specified. Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission is to help people and their pets when they need emergency care. The shift lead coordinates veterinary hospital workflow, monitors patient and team needs, and supports colleagues through coaching and shift transitions. The role helps maintain patient care and team readiness in a 24/7 emergency hospital environment.

What you'll do

• Monitor patient status, team capacity, and shift needs
• manage workflow and adapt roles
• assist on the floor as needed
• coordinate breaks and shift transitions
• lead huddles and wrap-ups
• support conflict resolution and coaching
• communicate and escalate issues
• work with hospital leadership on coverage and call-outs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency credentialed veterinary technician

shift lead

veterinary emergency group

alexandria va

emergency veterinary medicine

veterinary nursing

patient care

shift workflow

team coaching

credentialed veterinary technician

rotating nights

weekends and holidays

401(k) match

medical, dental and vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, free therapy or counseling access, possible equity eligibility, continuing education and travel stipends for eligible employees, student loan repayment, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Why this role

The posting requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis; credentialed veterinary technicians or participants in the credentialing support program are preferred.

About the employer

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