Veterinary Shift Lead, Emergency
About the Role
The ER/ICU Shift Lead at Animal Medical Center of Seattle (AMCS) supports and enhances team performance through effective leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to excellent patient care and team development. This role acts as a key liaison between nursing staff and leadership, ensuring that shifts run smoothly and efficiently.
Why Join Animal Medical Center of Seattle (AMCS)
At AMCS, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, collaboration, accountability, and clear communication are more than values - they shape the way the hospital operates every day. Leadership is accessible, teamwork is genuine, and we are intentional about continuing to strengthen our teams, processes, and services over time. We value strong technician utilization and encourage our LVTs to work at the top of their skillset as integral members of the medical team, with financial and mentorship support for technicians pursuing VTS credentials.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the team to maintain service quality and efficiency, providing hands-on support and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of care and service.
- Guide the utilization of the team to optimize workflow and patient care, managing resources effectively to align team skills with patient care demands.
- Organize huddles to prioritize tasks and ensure quality patient care through brief, focused meetings.
- Provide coaching and continuous guidance to the nursing care team, identifying performance issues and advising on improvement plans.
- Foster a learning culture and coordinate training opportunities with the Nursing Trainer.
- Address patient care issues in collaboration with Supervisors and the Medical Director.
- Resolve interpersonal conflicts and ensure a cohesive team environment, keeping the Nursing Manager informed.
Secondary Functions
- Participate in hospital leadership meetings, offering insights from the nursing team's perspective.
- Uphold the Ethos mission and vision, promoting inclusivity and equitable treatment within the team.
- Communicate daily goals and longer-term initiatives, ensuring alignment with hospital objectives and monitoring progress.
- Ensure the nursing team has necessary supplies and tools for success.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years' experience in a veterinary specialty or emergency hospital.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to use relevant software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.
- High school diploma or equivalent; certification as a veterinary nurse/technician preferred.
Location
Shoreline, WA, sits just north of Seattle, offering easy access to the city while maintaining a quieter, residential feel. The area is close to Lake Washington and Puget Sound, with parks, trails, and waterfront nearby. It connects quickly to downtown Seattle via light rail and I-5, providing a convenient, livable location with Pacific Northwest amenities close at hand.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine and help shape the future of veterinary care. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice daily. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street, allowing you to share expertise, learn from others, and grow clinically, professionally, and personally.
Pay
$30–$40+/hr for LVTs + Lead differential ($2/hr) + swing differential (+$2/hr, 4pm–12am) and overnight differential (+$4.50/hr, 12am–8am) + Generous CE allowance for LVTs and VTS.
Schedule
Full-time