Description

Mason Dixon Animal Emergency Hospital is seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and driven Veterinary Technician Shift Lead to join our growing emergency team. This role is designed for experienced veterinary professionals who thrive in high-acuity environments and are ready to lead by example, elevate clinical standards, and mentor their peers in a fast-paced, collaborative ER setting.

By joining us, you'll work for a company that:

• Leads in a progressive, privately owned, well-supported ER with advanced cases
• Mentors and shapes a dedicated, tight-knit technician team
• Collaborates with compassionate, like-minded professionals
• Works where your voice is heard and respected
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Veterinary Technician Shift Lead, you’ll guide a team of technicians, coordinate patient care, and ensure smooth operations during your shift while maintaining a high standard of medical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the technician team during scheduled shifts
• Manage patient triage, outpatient, critical care, analgesia and anesthesia, and care in partnership with ER veterinarians.
• Collaborate with the Emergency Technician Team Director, Training Director, and other shift leads to grow team communication and morale
• Offer mentorship, training, and real-time coaching to team members
• Support and participate in hospital leadership initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, empathy, and continual growth
  
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required Soft Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience (ER/ICU, anesthesia experience required)
• Proven leadership or mentorship experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong multitasking, organization, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and solution-oriented in high-pressure situations
• Comfortable working overnights, weekends, and holidays
  
  

Clinical Skillset Desired:

• Triage and ambulatory care
• ICU/critical care patient assessment and management
• Sampling line placement, central line placement, NG tube placement, canine urinary catheters (female and male), chest tube management
• Ability to perform medical math including CRIs, fluid additives, and dosage calculations
• Rapid anesthetic induction, advanced anesthesia experience, and recovery
• CPR readiness and RECOVER knowledge/certification
  
  

You Are:

• A leader with integrity and emotional intelligence
• Collaborative, humble, and growth-oriented
• Resilient, adaptable, and solution-driven
• Passionate about emergency medicine and veterinary excellence
  
  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay: Up to $30/hr based on experience
• Leadership Stipend: Up to $5,000 annually
• Health Care Benefits: Health, dental, and vision (MDAEH will cover 100% of health care costs for the employee)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
• CE Allowance: $650/year + tuition and license reimbursement
• Scrub Allowance: $250/year
• PTO + Sick Days + Mental Health Days
• Wellness and leadership development programs
• Flexible Scheduling: 3x12s and rotating options
• Employee Discounts on Veterinary Services
  
  

If you're ready to lead with heart, grow with intention, and make a difference in emergency veterinary care, we invite you to apply. Bring your experience. Bring your passion. Bring your grit. Let’s build something better, together. To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your leadership experience and interest in emergency care.