ER Lead Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Beacon Veterinary Specialists is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in Fremont, CA, offering advanced care through our Emergency, Surgery, and Internal Medicine services. We are seeking an experienced Lead Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to help coordinate clinical workflow, support patient care, and provide guidance to the technician team during busy ER and specialty caseloads. This role works closely with hospital supervisors and the Clinical Services Manager to support efficient operations, maintain high standards of patient care, and provide mentorship to clinical staff.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as an RVT with at least 3 years in an Emergency or Specialty veterinary hospital
- Compassion for people and pets
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide effective feedback
- Confidence directing workflow and delegating tasks
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced clinical environment
- A creative problem solver who thrives when presented with challenges
- Comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs during shifts
Nice To Haves
- Action-oriented mindset
- Strong decision-making ability
- Planning and delegation skills
- Positive peer relationships
- Composure under pressure
- Strong listening skills
- Effective time management
Responsibilities
- Help direct patient flow, caseload, and clinical resources during shifts
- Assist with patient care and support other departments as needed
- Coordinate incoming emergency cases and lead triage
- Delegate tasks and help allocate workloads across the clinical team
- Provide feedback, guidance, and mentorship to technicians and assistants
- Assist supervisors with staff instruction and follow-up
- Support rounds during shift changes to ensure continuity of care
- Ensure medical records, documentation, and patient charges are accurate and complete
- Assign and oversee training or development projects during slower periods
- Communicate client and referring veterinarian concerns to hospital leadership
Benefits
- $3,000 Signing Bonus
- $5.10/hour overnight differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
