Veterinary Technician - Emergency Shift Lead

Company: Pet Specialists of Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Sign-on Bonus Available Shift Lead Veterinary Technician - Emergency Day shift/Full-time: 3 day, 12 hour schedule, including one weekend shift Austin, TX Pet Specialists of Austin (PSA) is looking for a Shift Lead Vet Tech to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.At PSA, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.About You Role Responsibilities: The Emergency Shift Lead Veterinary Technician is not only responsible for providing all veterinary nursing duties in the hospital but also provides direction to veterinary technicians and assistants. The Shift Lead technician should be knowledgeable in a wide variety of areas and is able to train staff in these areas including client service, communication, clinical pathology, radiology, animal nursing care, anesthesia, surgical assistance, emergency medicine, among others. The shift lead technician is expected to uphold the hospitals core values while maintaining professional composureShift Lead - has time management skills, delegation skills, is communicative with team and leadership members, solution-oriented, role-model, trainer, trustworthy, reliable, accountable, and is responsible. Our Ideal Candidate: Strong emergency veterinary skillsPrevious Leadership experience within the veterinary spaceSuperior customer service skillsExcellent communication skills Job Requirements: 5+ years experience as a Veterinary Technician in Specialty and Emergency or General Practice preferredAssociate's degree in Veterinary Technology preferredLicensure (CVT, LVT, RVT) preferredPrior supervisory/management experience preferredFlexible in schedule to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.May be required to work overtime on occasionLeadership:Time Managing/Delegation - assigning team members in the most efficient role; delegating mid/end of shift duties, holding accountable for role responsibilities, case assignmentsReview of treatment and order sheets, conducting shift to flow as smoothly as possible, acting as floatDirecting team members to the next task (sedated procedures; obtaining triages/dx; or discharging etc., moving team members fluidly as needed based on patient and case loadTeam Huddles - 5 minutes to group everyone together beginning/mid/near end to redirect flow (what needs to be focused on and where are priorities of team - Cleaning? Discharging? Sedated Procedures? Breaks, meals? Critical case? etc.) Focus on shift efficiency and workflow, to be able to provide efficient care to pet and client.Effective Communicator -Guide and help prioritizeTrain and mentor, coach in the momentLead - work for the team, recognize when team is strugglingCommunicating with Nurse Manager, Medical Director and other members of the leadership team. Participate in regular lead check-ins to discuss current potholes (concerns) and also setting-up milestone (goals). Hold accountability in developing, rolling out and enforcing new protocols and training guidelines.Solution-Oriented:Must possess conflict-solution and solution based response to potholes presented during shifts, handling with Servant Leadership, high EQ and Proactive Conflict Resolution Conversation Techniques, recognizing teaching moments and taking advantage of them.Make recommendations for Performance Improvement Plans and Corrective Actions, with complete documentation, action items and proactive suggestions.Role-Model:Reinforce policies/process flows (triage sheets, checking charts in real time, round sheets, cleaning log etc.Hold team accountable when policies, protocols, workflows are not upheld, teach first, then proceed with next step.Training:Schedule hours for one-on-one time with each employee to work on assessments and training needsPerform assessments on every team member, develop individualized training plans for each team member.Recognize gaps in training, need for consistent protocols. Present to leadership meetings so training and protocols can become action itemsEncourage and execute cross-training opportunities, schedule and move team members as neededCoach and mentor in the moment, communicate to DVM and team each team members' training goals, hold team members accountable for progress, provide encouragement and positive for accomplishments.Guide team with wet labs, webinars, drills, case studies, etc.Accountability:Accountable for enforcing policy changes, process flow changes, updates, communicate and hold team responsible for all changes and updates in policies, protocols and medical protocols.--Uphold hospital Vision and Core Values at all timesUphold and enforce all Thrive Pet Healthcare Policies and Procedures, including OSHA, Controlled Substances, Attendance, Code of Conduct, etc.Technical duties:Nursing/patient careTriage, complete physical examination, stabilization of emergent patientFollow Rule of 20 critical care nursing principles, monitoring changes in patients' condition, administering treatments on time, provide excellent nursing care.Administer blood transfusion and monitor appropriatelyProvide and follow proper isolation procedures for infectious patientsCalculate proper medication and fluid doses and administer properly using proper route, well-versed on side effects, contraindications, etc. Understand pharmacology of all medications usedPerform collection of diagnostic specimens, place IVC, central and PICC lines, urinary catheters, cystocentesisRecord all procedures and medical notes properly on patient's medical record, using proper medical terminology and notation. Proper invoicing of treatments and procedures performed during shiftApply proper wound care and bandage techniqueApply proper aseptic techniquePerform all technical duties associated with emergency and critical careLaboratory proceduresOperate and maintain all in house laboratory equipment, trouble-shootingPerform in-house laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, hematology, fecal, ear cytology, aspirate cytology, skin cytology, PCV/TP, blood typing and crossmatch for blood transfusion, etcRadiology proceduresObserve and enforce all safety requirements and proper PPE useObtain appropriate diagnostic radiographsOperate ultrasound machineAnesthesia/surgical dutiesPerform pre-operative exam and laboratory diagnosticsCreate, calculate and administer anesthetic protocols with DVM according to individual patient needs, understand pharmacology of all anesthetic and analgesic medicationsPrepare OR suiteOperate and trouble shoot anesthetic machines, circuits and ventilator. Maintenance of machinesProficient at intubation properlyInduce, maintain and recover patient from anesthesiaProperly operate and interpret all monitoring equipment, trouble shootingRespond to and be prepared for anesthetic emergenciesPerform proper surgical instrument care, cleaning and maintenance. Prepare and sterilize surgical packs, obtain certification to operate gas sterilizerPerform set-up, maintenance and cleaning of endoscopy equipment About the HospitalPet Specialists of Austin is a 24 hour emergency and specialty referral hospital that invests heavily in our teams' growth and development. Opened in 2021, we pride ourselves on providing the Austin area with compassionate and quality emergency, and specialty care including neurology surgery, internal medicine and oncology. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance. Benefits - our care in actionThrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care Personalized care for every family-forming journey Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan management tools and assistance Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you'll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease. Support for you is as vital as the support you provide. You'll Thrive With Us At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveULive, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation.Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession. About ThriveVet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities. We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve. PI8faa1091cf00-25660-37130753

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