Lead Veterinary Technician, AMCS

Ethos Veterinary Health • Shoreline, WA

47d • $32 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The ER/ICU Shift Lead at Animal Medical Center of Seattle (AMCS) supports and enhances team performance through effective leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to excellent patient care and team development. The role serves as a key liaison between nursing staff and leadership, helping shifts run smoothly and efficiently. Senior Veterinary Assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians are welcome to apply.

The position works directly with the team to maintain service quality and efficiency, guide team utilization and workflow, and organize shift huddles to prioritize tasks and patient care. The lead coaches and guides the nursing care team, identifies performance issues and advises the ER/ICU Supervisor on improvement plans, and coordinates training opportunities with the Nursing Trainer. The role also collaborates with Supervisors and the Medical Director to address patient care issues and works to resolve interpersonal conflicts, keeping the Nursing Manager informed.

Secondary duties include contributing the nursing team's perspective in hospital leadership meetings, communicating goals and initiatives, monitoring and reporting progress, and ensuring the nursing team has necessary supplies, medical equipment, and tools. The role is expected to uphold Ethos's mission, values, inclusivity, and equitable treatment. Other duties may be assigned.

AMCS is part of Ethos Veterinary Health. The organization emphasizes collaboration, accountability, clear communication, technician utilization, and support for technicians pursuing VTS credentials. This is a full-time opportunity in Shoreline, Washington.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in a veterinary specialty or emergency hospital as a Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use relevant software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful work environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with teammates, leadership, and clients.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a veterinary nurse or technician is preferred.
• Licensed Veterinary Technicians may receive a generous CE allowance; financial and mentorship support is available for technicians pursuing VTS credentials.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the team on each shift, providing hands-on support and maintaining service quality, efficiency, and high standards of care.
• Guide team utilization and manage resources to align team skills with patient-care demands and hospital needs.
• Organize focused shift huddles to prioritize tasks, workflow, and quality patient care.
• Coach and guide the nursing care team, identify performance issues, and advise the ER/ICU Supervisor on improvement plans.
• Foster continuous learning and coordinate training opportunities with the Nursing Trainer.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and the Medical Director to resolve patient-care challenges.
• Address interpersonal conflicts as they arise and inform the Nursing Manager as needed.
• Participate in hospital leadership meetings and represent the nursing team's perspective in hospital-wide planning.
• Share nursing-team feedback with leadership and follow up on actions addressing concerns.
• Communicate daily goals and longer-term initiatives, monitor team and individual progress, and report updates to the team and leadership.
• Ensure the nursing team has necessary supplies, medical equipment, and tools.
• Uphold the Ethos mission, vision, values, inclusivity, and equitable treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation of $32–$42+ per hour for Licensed Veterinary Technicians.
• Swing differential of $2 per hour for 4 p.m.–12 a.m. shifts.
• Overnight differential of $4.50 per hour for 12 a.m.–8 a.m. shifts.
• Generous continuing education allowance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians and VTS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED