Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Shift Lead - Alexandria, VA

At VEG, we're a team of passionate individuals dedicated to helping people and their pets in their time of need. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Shift Lead, you'll be the glue that holds each shift together, ensuring patients receive top-tier care and every team member has what they need to thrive. You'll lead with heart, hustle, and a belief that when your team is empowered, great care follows.

Requirements

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) or enrolled in the VEG Credentialing Support Program preferred
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician or assistant role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
• Strong grasp of clinical workflow and team dynamics
• Confidence in navigating floor operations while guiding others with empathy
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to step in wherever needed
• Leadership instincts, an ownership mindset, and a desire to grow professionally
• Basic computer skills, comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• 401K matching
• Equity eligibility after one year of full-time employment
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous employee referral program
• Other perks (comfy scrubs, VEG swag, food in the fridge)