Veterinary Nurse Manager, Emergency & Critical Care

• • $85,000 - $90,000 annually, based on experience and skillset

Full-Time Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday = time and a half
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
• License application and renewal reimbursement for CVTs.
• Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification
• Ask us about certification assistance

Schedule

• Full-Time
  • Monday – Friday
  • Flexibility/ Weekend availability as needed

• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for employees.
• Hold regular one-on-ones with supervisors and staff; track and document performance.
• Oversee annual performance appraisals, raises, and disciplinary actions in partnership with leadership/HR.
• Facilitate departmental, leadership, and managerial meetings.

• Create and manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and workflow efficiency.
• Approve timesheets, PTO, and process payroll.
• Address attendance/punctuality concerns and arrange coverage for absences.
• Support recruiting: post jobs, interview candidates, oversee working interviews, extend offers, and coordinate onboarding/offboarding.

• Review and update protocols, training manuals, and job descriptions.
• Collaborate with managers and education teams to deliver consistent training programs.
• Address client concerns, de-escalating when possible or escalating as needed.
• Gather real-time feedback from doctors on workflows and patient care.

• Maintain accurate employee records, forms, and documentation.
• Track departmental goals, common errors, and KPIs to drive process improvements.

• Leadership: Inspire, guide, and develop staff while managing diverse responsibilities.
• Client Service: Deliver exceptional service by evaluating needs, ensuring satisfaction, and upholding standards.
• Patient Care: Strong knowledge of disease processes, treatment quality, and compassionate care.
• Administrative Expertise: Proficient in scheduling, documentation, and information systems.
• Social Awareness: Adapt communication to effectively support staff, clients, and patients.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline operations and enhance client experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) in animal technology or Bachelor’s preferred along with current technical certification (RVT, CVT, LVT, CVA).
  • Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience working in veterinary clinical role.
• At least 2 years of full-time work experience in a leadership role (lead, supervisor, manager).
• Culture builders—team players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
• Adaptability—individuals willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient and client experience.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus

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