Emergency Veterinary Assistant Shift Lead

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant Shift Lead works onsite in Columbia, MD. The posting states compensation of $18.50–$44 per hour, plus a $2 shift differential. The role supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission to help people and pets when they need it most through emergency veterinary care. The Shift Lead coordinates shift workflow and team coverage while monitoring patient status and staff needs. The role leads huddles and transitions, coaches team members, helps resolve conflicts, communicates issues to hospital leadership, and steps in on the floor as needed to support patient care.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

shift lead

veterinary emergency medicine

patient care

shift coordination

team coaching

columbia md

veterinary emergency group

$18.50–$44/hr

$2 shift differential

medical benefits

dental benefits

vision benefits

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) match
• possible equity eligibility after one year for eligible roles
• clinical and leadership learning programs
• continuing education and travel stipend eligibility
• clinical student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules
• referral program
• scrubs and food.

Why this role

The posting prefers a credentialed veterinary technician or enrollment in VEG’s Credentialing Support Program and requires availability for rotating or as-needed nights, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

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