Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician Shift Lead

Job overview

The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician Shift Lead role is onsite in Tampa, FL; compensation is not specified, though the posting describes it as competitive. The role supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s emergency veterinary hospital, whose mission is to help people and pets when they need it most. The shift lead maintains awareness of patient status, team capacity, and shift needs while coordinating workflow and helping the team adapt to changing cases. By assigning and adjusting roles, supporting transitions and breaks, coaching on the floor, and escalating issues, the lead helps the team provide patient care and maintain a supported, organized shift.

What you'll do

• Monitor patient status, team bandwidth, and shift-wide needs
• manage daily workflow and help the team adapt
• assign and adjust shift roles
• assist on the floor as needed
• coordinate breaks and help resolve conflicts
• lead shift transitions, huddles, and wrap-ups
• communicate and elevate key issues
• support learning during downtime
• flag incidents and notable events
• work with hospital leadership on coverage, call-outs, and ongoing coaching.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary technician

credentialed veterinary technician

shift lead

veterinary emergency medicine

patient care

team workflow

tampa fl

veterinary emergency group

full-time

rotating shifts

nights

weekends and holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• learning and clinical programs
• travel stipend for eligible full-time employees
• student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules
• referral program.

Why this role

Emergency veterinary shift leadership with rotating or as-needed availability for nights, weekends, and holidays; credentialed veterinary technician status or enrollment in VEG’s Credentialing Support Program is preferred.

About the employer

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