Lead Veterinary Technician - ER

Description

ACCESS South Bay is seeking an ER Lead to join our growing team!

• For Registered Veterinary Technicians: $10,000 Total ($5,000 Sign‑On Bonus, $2,500 retention bonus at 12 months, $2,500 retention bonus at 24 months – Subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms).
• For Veterinary Assistants: up to $5,000 Total ($2,500 Sign‑On Bonus, $2,500 Retention Bonus after 1 Year – Subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms).

Bonus eligibility and payout terms apply.

• Provide primary point of contact through which all technical questions, comments, concerns, and issues can be handled.
• Decrease the time spent by doctors and technical staff replicating responsibilities or missing duties by providing oversight for all technical employees in the moment.

• Oversee the individuals working on any given shift to ensure their work product is excellent.
• Review any patient/doctors issues that come up in the moment to allow for expedient and satisfactory resolution.
• Assign patients to the appropriate group based on case severity and knowledge of technical skill level of group technical employees.
• Update full patient census forms and patient board regularly during shift.
• Update triage board as necessary in a Triage‑Center‑In‑Certification‑Process hospital.
• Ensure rounds are being appropriately handled as patients are transferred from one person to the next.
• Act as primary person for resource management of technical staff within the Emergency Department.
• As assigned by the Technician Manager, train staff in any technical areas requested.
• Be primary key‑holder or Cubex resource as needed.

• Minimum of 2 years of ER experience in a lead/supervisor role.
• Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care.
• Embody our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality.

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement time, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period to enroll.
• Tenure‑based incentive program and performance bonuses.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – Thrive
  
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• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Compensation – $29 – $39/hr + $2/hr differential.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.