Veterinary Emergency Group

Veterinary Medicine

EmergencyVeterinaryNursingShiftLead(FullTime)

$83–115k ~AI est. New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Emergency Veterinary Nursing Shift Lead (Full-Time) at Veterinary Emergency Group. Skills: Shift leadership, Patient status monitoring, Workflow management. Keep a clear pulse on patient status. Keep a clear pulse on team bandwidth”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure patients get top-tier care; Ensure every VEGgie has what they need to thrive

Industry & Context.

Veterinary Medicine
Problems you'll solve

Conflict resolution; Pivoting workflow

Eligibility Requirements

Work in a noisy environment, Work with unpleasant odors, Work nights, weekends, and holidays, Work on the floor, Lift up to 25 kg, Support up to 40 kg

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT), 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician or assistant experience in emergency or specialty medicine, Basic computer skills, Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment, Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor, Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own, Able to support up to 40 kg with assistance, Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with or unpleasant odors, Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis

Nice to Have

Enrolled in the VEG Credentialing Support Program

What You'll Do.

Keep a clear pulse on patient status

Keep a clear pulse on team bandwidth

Keep a clear pulse on shift-wide needs

Manage daily workflow

Help the team pivot when the unexpected hits

Ensure shift roles are assigned

Ensure shift roles are adapted

Jump in on the floor when help is

Assist with conflict resolution

Model calm under pressure

Lead shift transitions

Lead start-of-day wrap-ups

Lead end-of-day wrap-ups

Direct questions appropriately

Help the team turn downtime into learning time

Flag incidents or notable events

Work with hospital leadership on coverage

Work with hospital leadership on call-outs

Work with hospital leadership on ongoing coaching

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Hospital leadership

Communication Scope

Clear communication; Directing questions; Elevating issues; Collaborating with pet parents

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