Shift Lead

Job Responsibilities Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician’s productivity. Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients. Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts. Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues. Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts. Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. Assist with surgery as applicable. Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital. Compensation Pay range: $17.57 - $22.45 hourly. The specific rate is determined based on experience, skill level, and education, and may vary by location or applicable minimum wage laws. Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match. Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs). Paid Time Off and Holidays. Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources. Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance. Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Health Savings Account (HSA). Paid Parental Leave (birth and adoption). Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions). Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources. Fertility and Family Building Support. Digital Exercise Therapy. Voluntary Protection Benefits. Legal Plan. Identity Protection. Commuter Benefits. Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets. Exclusive Discounts on products and services. Benefits Eligibility Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr