Lead Emergency Veterinary Technician - Swing Shift Epic Specialty & Emergency Pet Care - 2.5 Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time $28 - $32 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Team development Emergency medicine Critical care experience Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Lead Emergency Veterinary Technician Epic is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to provide clinical leadership and help guide the daily operations of our emergency hospital floor. This hands-on role combines advanced patient care, workflow coordination, and staff mentorship. You'll work closely with doctors, supervisors, and managers to create a safe, efficient, and compassionate environment for patients, clients, and staff.

Schedule:

Full-time, swing shift (four 10-hour swing shifts per week). One weekend day required.

What You'll Do:

Coordinate floor workflow, adjust patient care assignments, and help organize breaks and coverage when staffing needs change. Mentor technicians and assistants through hands-on training, new-hire onboarding, and constructive feedback. Communicate training needs and staff progress to leadership and Learning & Development. Model EPIC Behaviors and reinforce hospital protocols, teamwork, accountability, and patient care standards. Perform advanced technical duties, including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, fluid therapy, radiology, anesthesia support, and leadership during CPR. Oversee timely, accurate completion of treatments, monitor hospitalized patients, and promptly communicate changes in condition to the veterinarian. Support clear communication between shifts and keep leadership informed of staffing needs, workflow challenges, patient or client concerns, and incidents requiring follow-up. Prepare and explain estimates, obtain required approvals, and review invoices in Instinct for accurate and complete charges before discharge. Support controlled-substance accountability and CUBEX inventory management through accurate documentation, secure handling, inventory reconciliation, and proper witnessing of medication waste. Coordinate routine laboratory equipment cleaning and maintenance, maintain logs, and report equipment concerns or service needs. Keep treatment areas and ICU clean, organized, and ready for patient care while reinforcing hospital safety and infection-control protocols. Provide compassionate client updates as directed, review discharge instructions, follow up on questions and results, and document communications in Instinct. Help resolve difficult client interactions calmly and professionally, involving the veterinarian or leadership team when additional support is needed. Experience Candidates should possess the following: Strong veterinary technician experience, with a background in emergency or critical care. Advanced clinical skills and confidence prioritizing care in a busy emergency setting. Demonstrated leadership ability, including coordinating workflow, mentoring staff, and providing constructive feedback. Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a calm approach to changing priorities and emergencies. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to compassionate patient care, client service, and team development. Comfort with medical records, estimates, invoicing, and medication inventory systems; experience with Instinct and CUBEX is a plus. Perform advanced technical procedures, including but not limited to: IV catheter placement, venipuncture, fluid therapy, blood collection, radiology, anesthesia support and monitoring, and CPR leadership. Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition promptly. Ensure treatment plans are carried out accurately and on schedule. Check task list and follow up with calls as needed with owner questions/results Why You'll Love Working at

Epic:

Competitive pay Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits Continuing education support Privately owned hospital with a collaborative, supportive team Opportunity to develop staff, strengthen hospital operations, and help shape a growing hospital focused on innovation and compassionate care Sound Like You? Bring your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to exceptional patient care to Epic's emergency team. We'd love to hear from you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person