Veterinary Technician - Inpatient/Emergency Lead
Company: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Location: Schwenksville
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Lead With Purpose, Support Exceptional Patient Care
— Join Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital as an IP/ER
Nursing Lead Are you a skilled veterinary professional who thrives
in fast-paced environments, loves guiding others, and is passionate
about delivering high-quality patient care? Hickory Veterinary and
Specialty Hospital is looking for an Inpatient/Emergency (IP/ER)
Nursing Lead to support our medical teams, champion our standards,
and help ensure seamless, compassionate care for every patient who
walks through our doors. If you’re energized by mentoring,
problem-solving, and keeping a hospital running smoothly during
peak hours, this could be the perfect next step in your veterinary
career. Our Mission For more than six decades, Hickory Veterinary
and Specialty Hospital has been committed to providing thoughtful,
collaborative, high-quality care to pets and their families. We
believe in mentorship, teamwork, and supporting professional growth
— and we’d love to welcome you into our community. Who We Are
Located in Plymouth Meeting, PA, Hickory Veterinary and Specialty
Hospital is a multi-service hospital offering general practice,
specialty care, 24/7 emergency medicine, boarding, grooming,
daycare, and rehabilitation. We’re proud of our team-first culture,
where collaboration, respect, and compassion guide everything we
do. What You’ll Do As an IP/ER Nursing Lead , you’ll serve as the
on-shift leader for inpatient and emergency nursing teams. Your
role is essential in ensuring smooth department flow, supporting
patient care needs, and empowering your fellow nurses and
assistants. Act as the primary point of contact for doctors,
nurses, and assistants to coordinate inpatient and emergency cases
Guide, mentor, and support nursing staff throughout your shif
Redirect responsibilities as needed to keep departments efficient,
especially during high caseloads or staffing gaps Serve as the
contact for call-outs, tardiness, early departures, or late stays
during your shif Promote a collaborative, respectful, and positive
work environment Ensure emergencies are triaged efficiently and
critical patients receive timely care Maintain general awareness of
all inpatients to support communication and continuity Assist with
procedures, diagnostics, treatments, and patient monitoring as
needed Provide support to CSRs for inpatient-related questions and
care coordination Anticipated Schedule This is a full-time position
with the following schedule options: Sunday–Wednesday: 10:00
AM–9:00 PM Compensation TBD based on experience What’s In It for
You At Hickory, caring for our team is as important as caring for
our patients. You’ll receive: A supportive, team-first culture that
values growth, communication, and mentorship Continuing education
and professional development opportunities Competitive paid time
off & holiday pay Paid volunteer hours Medical, dental, and vision
insurance 401(k) with employer match Employee pet care discounts
Uniform allowance Career advancement opportunities across our
multi-service hospital Requirements What We’re Looking For Previous
veterinary technician/nursing experience required Emergency or
inpatient experience strongly preferred Excellent communication,
delegation, and leadership skills Strong attention to detail with
the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment A positive,
collaborative attitude and a passion for supporting both patients
and teammates If you're ready to grow your career, uplift your
teammates, and play a key role in delivering outstanding emergency
and inpatient care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and
grow with Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital! ACP1
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