Lead Veterinary Technician - ER

Description ACCESS South Bay is seeking an ER Lead to join our growing team! Total Bonus Opportunity for Registered Veterinary Technicians: $10,000! This position is eligible for: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus $2,500 retention bonus at 12 months $2,500 retention bonus at 24 months Subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms. Sign-On & Retention Bonus for Veterinary Assistants – Up to $5,000 Total! Join our team and receive: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus $2,500 Retention Bonus after 1 Year That’s up to $5,000 in total bonus opportunity for team members who grow with us. Bonus eligibility and payout terms apply. Who we are ACCESS South Bay is one of the largest, most advanced, and progressive veterinary multi-specialty referral groups in So Cal. We are compromised of emergency, critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, neurology and surgery providing the highest level care for pets in our community.  There are multiple routes and opportunities for growth within our hospital, and organization. We have Technician Trainers to help set you up for success and continued development, work alongside you and present continuing education lectures and wet labs! We're looking for experienced, accountable and dedicate team members to grow with us! We have a diverse and unique mix of personalities, including many "lifers" who love our practice, our people and are proud of what we have created. We work as a close-knit team with the emphasis on providing a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.     Job Purpose: Provide primary point of contact through which all technical questions, comments, concerns, and issues can be handled Decrease the time spent by doctors and technical staff replicating responsibilities or missing duties by providing oversight for all technical employees in the moment Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the individuals working on any given shift to ensure their work product is excellent Review any patient / doctor issues that come up in the moment to allow for expedient and satisfactory resolution Assign patients to the appropriate group based upon case severity and knowledge of technical skill level of group technical employees Updating full patient census forms and patient board regularly during shift Updating Triage Board as necessary in a Triage-Center-In-Certification-Process Hospital Ensure rounds are being appropriately handled as patients are transferred from one person to the next Acts as primary person for resource management of technical staff within the Emergency Department As assigned by the Technician Manager, trains staff in any technical areas requested Responsible for being primary key-holder OR Cubex resource as needed  Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of ER experience in a lead/supervisor role Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care  Embody our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality   Benefits – our care in action    We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:    ​​​​​​Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions  Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​  Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations  Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets  Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions  401k with employer contribution and no waiting period to enroll Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses  Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete  Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program  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 to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital   ​​​​​​​Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians  Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement    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. Compensation - $29 - $39/hr + $2/hr differential At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofall ofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse,equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Created: 2026-03-04