Lead Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Description

Lead Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department
Night Shift | Full-Time (3x12s including one weekend day shift) | Austin, TX

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $25 - $28/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Pet Specialists of Austin (PSA), a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a skilled and motivated Emergency Shift Lead Vet Tech to join our day shift team. This is a great opportunity to grow your leadership in a collaborative, specialty/emergency hospital environment.

About the Role:
As the Shift Lead, you'll provide high-quality nursing care while guiding and supporting your technician team. You’ll help drive shift efficiency, delegate responsibilities, mentor team members, and maintain a smooth workflow throughout emergency cases and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Deliver Exceptional Emergency Care

• Triage, stabilize, and monitor critical patients
• Assist in surgeries and procedures
• Administer medications, fluids, and blood transfusions
• Manage diagnostics including radiology, lab work, and patient records

Lead the Team

• Direct and delegate responsibilities during shifts
• Ensure smooth workflow and efficiency across the ER floor
• Coordinate and lead team huddles to keep communication clear and care timely

Coach and Mentor

• Train, guide, and assess veterinary assistants and technicians
• Create individualized development plans and support growth goals
• Collaborate with leadership to improve protocols and training programs

Foster Positive Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between DVMs, techs, and hospital leadership
• Bring a solutions-focused mindset to challenges and coach in the moment
• Uphold hospital values and reinforce Thrive’s policies and procedures
• Complete other tasks as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience (Emergency/Specialty required)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required
• Strong communication and mentoring skills
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Credentialed tech (CVT, LVT, RVT) preferred
• May be required to work overtime on occasion

Why Choose Pet Specialists of Austin?
Opened in 2021, our 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital includes neurology, internal medicine, and oncology services. You’ll join a dedicated team in a facility designed for collaboration, cutting-edge medicine, and sustainable work-life rhythms.

We’re proud to be locally rooted in Austin and nationally supported through Thrive Pet Healthcare, giving you the best of both worlds.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid parental and Purr-ental leave (when you adopt a pet!)
• 24/7 mental health support via Lyra Health
• Pet care discounts
• ThriveU: Free CE and leadership development pathways
• Opportunity for growth and development

Apply Today
Join a team that values your experience, supports your growth, and understands the power of veterinary leadership.