Veterinary Technician - Emergency Shift Lead

Veterinary Technician – Shift Lead

General Practice & Emergency

Overnight Shift/Swing Shift

Dallas, TX  

Lead Patient Care While Staying Hands‑On in a Fast‑Paced Hospital

Hillside Veterinary Clinic, a proud Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician – Shift Lead to support hospital flow, guide the technical team, and deliver exceptional patient and client care. This is a hands‑on leadership role ideal for a strong emergency‑capable technician who enjoys mentoring others while remaining actively involved in patient care.

You’ll experience the close‑knit feel of a community hospital with the support, tools, and career mobility of Thrive’s national network.

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Technician – Shift Lead, you’ll balance advanced clinical care with shift‑level leadership by:

• Overseeing hospital flow during assigned shifts to ensure excellent patient care and client service
• Supporting veterinarians by executing treatment plans and medical orders
• Delegating tasks to treatment and surgery technicians to maintain efficiency and patient safety
• Assisting with exams, treatments, procedures, and surgeries in accordance with state regulations
• Monitoring patients, administering medications, and providing advanced nursing care
• Admitting and discharging patients, creating treatment plans, and reviewing home‑care instructions with clients
• Addressing client questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy
• Assisting with onboarding, training, and skill development of team members
• Supporting accurate medical records, charges, and documentation
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and lab areas
• Serving as a clinical resource and role model for the technical team

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• Emergency veterinary technician experience required
• LVT/RVT/CVT strongly preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of lead or supervisory experience (formal or informal)
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting skills
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and multitasking abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work varied shifts, including occasional overtime or on‑call coverage

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Confident leading by example in a fast‑paced environment
• Calm, organized, and solution‑oriented under pressure
• Passionate about mentoring and supporting team development
• Committed to high standards of patient care and client service

About the Hospital

Hillside Veterinary Clinic provides both primary and emergency care for dogs and cats throughout the greater Dallas area. As a full‑service companion animal hospital, we offer a broad range of treatments and procedures while prioritizing compassionate care and exceptional client experiences.

You’ll Grow with Us  

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:  

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU  
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills   
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital  

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.  

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 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.

About Thrive 

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. 

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.