Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician Shift Lead - Ft. Myers, FL
On-siteFort Myers, Florida, United States
Fort Myers, Florida, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelVeterinaryLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLargeVeterinary
Job Summary
Maintain shift rhythm by tracking patient status, team bandwidth, and workflow needs while assigning roles and adapting to unexpected changes. Lead team huddles, transitions, and end-of-day wrap-ups; coordinate breaks, resolve conflicts, and model calm under pressure. Jump on the floor for assistance, elevate key issues, and convert downtime into learning opportunities. Flag incidents with transparency and collaborate with leadership on coverage and coaching. Work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis in a fast-paced, noisy environment.
Required Qualifications
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician or assistant role
- Basic computer skills
- comprehension of practice management software
- electronic medical record keeping
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours
- kneel
- work on the floor
- ability to lift up to 25 kg on own
- able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- 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
- people from all backgrounds
- different personality types
Desired Qualifications
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) or enrolled in the VEG Credentialing Support Program preferred
- experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
- Strong grasp of clinical workflow
- team dynamics
- Confidence in navigating floor operations
- guiding others with empathy
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Flexibility and a willingness to step in wherever needed
- Leadership instincts
- an ownership mindset
- a desire to grow professionally
- Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
- Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach
- a sense of humility
- acknowledging mistakes
- sharing credit with others
- lifting up your team's accomplishments
- a strong sense of ownership over your work
- taking responsibility for outcomes
- staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
- Curious by nature
- ask insightful questions
- continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
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