Emergency Veterinary Nursing Supervisor

Ethos Veterinary Health•North Palm Beach, FL

1d•$32 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Pet Emergency and Referral Center (PERC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nursing Supervisor to lead its Emergency Department nursing team in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The role combines hands-on patient care with team leadership, clinical mentorship, and daily hospital operations. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the supervisor oversees Veterinary Nursing Leads and nursing team members and helps ensure efficient workflows, appropriate staffing, and high standards of patient care. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position. Schedule flexibility may be necessary to support hospital operations, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call operational needs. The supervisor will influence nursing team development, strengthen emergency department operations, and help foster a culture where veterinary professionals can continue to grow. PERC is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Palm Beach Gardens and surrounding communities in northern Palm Beach County. Services include emergency and critical care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery, with access to advanced diagnostics, imaging, transfusion medicine, and intensive patient monitoring. PERC values collaboration, professional development, and compassionate patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One to three years of veterinary experience required.
Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to support high-quality patient care in an emergency veterinary setting.
Experience providing guidance, coaching, and feedback to veterinary nursing team members.
Strong communication, organization, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, respond to changing patient and staffing needs, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with hospital leadership, veterinarians, and other clinical and administrative departments.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Four to six years of veterinary experience preferred.
At least one year of leadership experience preferred, including supervisory, team lead, or mentoring responsibilities.
Credentialing as a Veterinary Technician/Nurse (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT), or enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily Emergency Department nursing operations, patient flow, staffing coverage, and resource allocation to support efficient workflows and high-quality patient care.
Provide hands-on clinical support as needed while maintaining nursing standards, protocols, and best practices.
Lead, supervise, and mentor Veterinary Nursing Leads and team members, providing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance.
Promote a collaborative, accountable, and supportive team environment through regular communication, team meetings, and conflict resolution.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates.
Partner with the Nursing Trainer to coordinate onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development.
Collaborate with hospital leadership on staffing plans, scheduling recommendations, performance management, and compensation recommendations.
Communicate departmental needs, operational updates, and improvement opportunities to hospital leadership.
Support implementation of hospital policies, procedures, and organizational initiatives while promoting PERC's values and an inclusive workplace.
Oversee nursing department supplies, equipment, and inventory needs.