Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Shift Lead) - Beaverton, OR

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Portland, OR

1d•$20 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Shift Lead) in Beaverton, Oregon. The Shift Lead helps coordinate veterinary nursing operations during each shift, keeping patient care and team needs on track. The role involves maintaining awareness of patient status and team capacity, managing workflow, assigning and adjusting shift roles, and stepping in to support floor operations. The Shift Lead also coordinates breaks, supports conflict resolution, leads shift transitions and huddles, communicates and escalates important issues, and works with hospital leadership on coverage and coaching. The position calls for an empathetic, humble, accountable, curious leader who can guide colleagues while contributing directly to patient care in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment. VEG hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The role requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary technician or assistant role.
Strong understanding of clinical workflow and team dynamics.
Confidence navigating floor operations and guiding others with empathy.
Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills, including when collaborating with pet parents and colleagues.
Flexibility and willingness to step in wherever needed.
Leadership instincts, an ownership mindset, and a desire to grow professionally.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
Fine motor skills sufficient to handle patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, and work on the floor.
Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT), or enrollment in the VEG Credentialing Support Program.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient status, team capacity, and shift-wide needs.
Manage daily workflow and help the team adapt when unexpected situations arise.
Assign shift roles and adjust them as needed, communicating expectations clearly and respectfully.
Provide hands-on support on the floor wherever needed.
Coordinate breaks, assist with conflict resolution, and model calm behavior under pressure.
Lead shift transitions, team huddles, and start- and end-of-day wrap-ups.
Communicate clearly, direct questions appropriately, and escalate key issues.
Help the team use downtime for learning or rest.
Flag incidents and notable events with a focus on transparency and growth.
Work with hospital leadership on coverage, call-outs, and ongoing coaching.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a stated pay range of $20–$49, based on leveling and experience.
401(k) match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling, beginning on day one.
Possible equity eligibility after one year of full-time active employment, depending on role.
VEG-created clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency-room continuing education.
Annual travel stipend for continuing education: $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, including fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.