Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Shift Lead) - Schaumburg, IL
Core
Shift Lead for veterinary emergency care, managing patient flow, team coordination, and clinical operations in a 24/7 ER setting.
Role type
Senior Veterinary Technician / Shift Lead
Builds
Emergency patient care workflows and team stability
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Emergency Care
Required skills
Veterinary Technician credential (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT), clinical workflow management, team leadership, conflict resolution, physical stamina (lifting 25kg), EMR software proficiency
Preferred skills
Emergency or specialty medicine experience, mentorship capability, adaptability in fast-paced environments
Technologies
Practice management software, Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Responsibilities
Manage daily workflow and shift roles, coordinate breaks and coverage, lead shift transitions and huddles, jump in on clinical tasks as needed, communicate with hospital leadership on staffing, model calm under pressure
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities