Emergency Veterinary Assistant Shift Lead - Charlotte, NC
Core
Lead shift operations in a 24/7 veterinary emergency hospital, ensuring patient care flow and team support during high-pressure situations.
Role type
Shift Lead (Veterinary Technician/Assistant)
Builds
Emergency patient care workflows and team stability
Domain
Veterinary Emergency Medicine
Required skills
Veterinary Technician credentialing (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT), clinical workflow management, conflict resolution, physical stamina for patient handling, shift coordination, practice management software proficiency
Preferred skills
Emergency or specialty medicine experience, leadership instincts, mentorship capability
Responsibilities
Manage daily workflow and pivot during unexpected events, assign and adapt shift roles, coordinate breaks and lead shift transitions, jump in on the floor to assist with patient care, communicate clearly with team and pet parents, flag incidents for transparency and growth
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities