VEG ER for Pets
Emergency Veterinary Technician - Shift Lead - H Street, DC
VEG ER for Pets, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Emergency Veterinary Technician - Shift Lead - H Street, DC
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VEG ER for Pets WHO WE ARE
VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG
At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. FOCUS
To facilitate and manage workflow of the nursing care team at VEG practices each shift. There will be a group of shift leads working as a team to create 24/7 coverage to have a presence on the floor. Shift leads will aim to distribute the workload to appropriately trained individuals in as efficient a manner as possible to deliver uncompromised standards of nursing care. WHO WE NEED
You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO
Assume responsibility to maintain the flow of nursing care during the shift. Know the status of the patients, treatments to be performed, and gauge workload based on staffing level of the hospital. Ensure that all shift roles have been designated and are in communication with the team regarding any changes needed. Flexibly provide on-the-floor help during shifts where most appropriate as a floater. Guide the team to use downtime productively including identifying opportunities for training, projects, and self-care. Facilitate shift start and wrap up activities such as patient and facility rounds and workstation organizing to smoothly transition between shifts. Coordinate and contribute to team huddles with the doctor at the beginning of every shift to establish team focus and set a positive and collaborative tone. Direct team member patient care questions and requests to the appropriate team member. Facilitate breaks for team members (including your own) and keep up-to-date on the status of breaks. Address interpersonal conflicts in the moment that arise on shift, ensuring that interpersonal conflicts are not affecting workflow or patient care. Maintain integrity of all shifts for standard policies. Work with the team on communication of incidents on the floor. Determine when on-call staff needs to be utilized and coordinating with the doctor on shift. WHAT YOU NEED
High school diploma or equivalent. Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice. Veterinary technician specialist (VTS) certification will lead to additional considerations in practice role and compensation. Strong understanding of VEG practice workflow, team communications, and situational awareness. Ability to read, speak and hear sufficiently to understand, complete tasks instructed in all forms of communication. Provide information in person and over the phone communicating clearly, appropriately and professionally. Properly communicates information to all personnel including management, medical staff and customers. Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US
Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer:
Industry-leading compensation We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology. Generous employee pet discount Referral rewards Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401K w/ company match Paid parental leave Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance Growth potential VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for.
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Emergency Veterinary Technician - Shift Lead - H Street, DC
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VEG ER for Pets WHO WE ARE
VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG
At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. FOCUS
To facilitate and manage workflow of the nursing care team at VEG practices each shift. There will be a group of shift leads working as a team to create 24/7 coverage to have a presence on the floor. Shift leads will aim to distribute the workload to appropriately trained individuals in as efficient a manner as possible to deliver uncompromised standards of nursing care. WHO WE NEED
You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO
Assume responsibility to maintain the flow of nursing care during the shift. Know the status of the patients, treatments to be performed, and gauge workload based on staffing level of the hospital. Ensure that all shift roles have been designated and are in communication with the team regarding any changes needed. Flexibly provide on-the-floor help during shifts where most appropriate as a floater. Guide the team to use downtime productively including identifying opportunities for training, projects, and self-care. Facilitate shift start and wrap up activities such as patient and facility rounds and workstation organizing to smoothly transition between shifts. Coordinate and contribute to team huddles with the doctor at the beginning of every shift to establish team focus and set a positive and collaborative tone. Direct team member patient care questions and requests to the appropriate team member. Facilitate breaks for team members (including your own) and keep up-to-date on the status of breaks. Address interpersonal conflicts in the moment that arise on shift, ensuring that interpersonal conflicts are not affecting workflow or patient care. Maintain integrity of all shifts for standard policies. Work with the team on communication of incidents on the floor. Determine when on-call staff needs to be utilized and coordinating with the doctor on shift. WHAT YOU NEED
High school diploma or equivalent. Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice. Veterinary technician specialist (VTS) certification will lead to additional considerations in practice role and compensation. Strong understanding of VEG practice workflow, team communications, and situational awareness. Ability to read, speak and hear sufficiently to understand, complete tasks instructed in all forms of communication. Provide information in person and over the phone communicating clearly, appropriately and professionally. Properly communicates information to all personnel including management, medical staff and customers. Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US
Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer:
Industry-leading compensation We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology. Generous employee pet discount Referral rewards Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401K w/ company match Paid parental leave Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance Growth potential VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for.
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