Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Shift Lead) - Dallas, TX
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Dallas, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelVeterinaryLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLargeVeterinary
Job Summary
Maintain a clear pulse on patient status, team bandwidth, and shift-wide needs while managing daily workflow and pivoting when the unexpected hits. Ensure shift roles are assigned and adapted as needed, then jump on the floor when help is required, coordinating breaks and assisting with conflict resolution. Lead shift transitions, team huddles, and start/end-of-day wrap-ups while communicating clearly to direct questions and elevate key issues. Flag incidents with a mindset of transparency and work with hospital leadership on coverage and ongoing coaching.
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
- Ability to kneel
- Ability to work on the floor
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own
- Ability to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment
- Willingness to work with strong or unpleasant odors
- Availability to work nights
- Availability to work weekends
- Availability to work holidays
- Rotating or as needed basis availability
- Ability to work based on hospital needs
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in emergency medicine
- Experience in specialty medicine
- Strong grasp of clinical workflow
- Strong grasp of team dynamics
- Confidence in navigating floor operations
- Ability to guide others with empathy
- Excellent communication skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Flexibility
- Willingness to step in wherever needed
- Leadership instincts
- Ownership mindset
- Desire to grow professionally
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) or enrolled in the VEG Credentialing Support Program
- Empathetic approach
- People-centric approach
- Sense of humility
- Strong sense of ownership over work
- Responsibility for outcomes
- Commitment to achieving long-term, impactful results
- Curious nature
- Insightful questioning
- Continuous seeking of opportunities to learn and grow
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