Veterinary Technician - Emergency Shift Leader

Veterinary Technician – Emergency Shift Leader Overnights/Night Shift Mansfield, TX Lead Overnight Emergency Care with Confidence and Purpose Compensation Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT/VTS): $25.00–$35.00/hour plus shift differential, based on experience Veterinary Technician (Unlicensed): $25.00–27.00/hour plus shift differential, based on experience The final hourly rate will be determined based on credentials, experience, skills, and location. Description Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists of Mansfield is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician – Shift Leader to join our overnight emergency team. This role is ideal for a confident, technically strong technician who enjoys leading teams, managing hospital flow, and delivering exceptional emergency care in a fast‑paced environment. As part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community, you’ll experience the best of both worlds: a locally rooted hospital with access to national resources, training and career mobility. About The Hospital Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists of Mansfield provides 24/7 emergency care, including holidays. Our emergency team is equipped to handle critical cases at any hour with advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities, including: In‑house bloodwork and digital radiology Surgery and anesthesia Oxygen therapy and transfusions Ultrasound and endoscopy What You’ll Do Oversee overnight hospital flow to ensure efficient, compassionate patient care Support veterinarians by executing treatment plans and ensuring continuity of care Delegate responsibilities to treatment and surgery technicians Assist with emergency procedures, anesthesia, diagnostics, and surgeries Monitor anesthesia and provide advanced technical nursing care Admit and discharge patients, create treatment plans, and discuss home care with clients Address client concerns with professionalism and empathy Train, mentor and assess technician skill development Collaborate with leadership to develop protocols that improve efficiency and patient outcomes What We’re Looking For Required Experience & Skills Minimum 3 years of emergency veterinary technician experience Strong leadership and decision‑making skills Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience Strong technical skills, including phlebotomy Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast‑paced emergency setting Organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated Preferred Qualifications Credentialed veterinary technicians (LVT/RVT/CVT/VTS) strongly encouraged to apply Experience mentoring or leading teams Excellent communication and conflict‑resolution skills You’ll Thrive Here If You Are A confident team leader who leads by example Calm, focused, and solution‑oriented under pressure Passionate about emergency medicine and team development You Can Grow With Us Free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU Live virtual workshops to develop leadership skills Program to teach fundamentals of running a pet hospital Benefits – Our Care in Action Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Mental health support through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions Backup childcare and elder care support FREE CE courses Pet care discounts and perks Student loan support tools Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr