Veterinary Nurse Manager, Emergency & Hospitalized Patients
About The Position
The Veterinary Nurse Manager, Emergency & Hospitalized Patients, is the senior-most clinical operations leader within the hospital, overseeing nursing and clinical support services for Emergency, Critical Care, In-Patient Care, and Radiology nursing teams. The role provides strategic leadership for nursing operations while maintaining high standards of patient care. Responsibilities include strategic planning, staff development, operational workflows, budget and labor management, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with hospital-wide goals. The manager links nursing activities with overall hospital objectives and advances initiatives supporting the hospital’s mission and the veterinary nursing profession. The position is based at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Red Bank, New Jersey. The schedule is full time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call leadership support and weekend availability as needed.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree.
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT).
- At least 5 years of experience in a veterinary clinical role, including significant Emergency and Critical Care experience.
- At least 2 years of full-time work experience in a leadership role, such as lead, supervisor, or manager.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in multiple languages.
Responsibilities
- Lead nursing strategic planning aligned with hospital goals.
- Manage budgets, labor costs, and staffing to support financial health and quality care.
- Prepare business cases for equipment purchases and collaborate with Medical Directors on priorities.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, and foster continuing education and staff growth.
- Coach Clinical Coordinators and conduct evaluations to maintain high standards.
- Ensure exceptional patient care through best practices and clinical governance.
- Participate in Quality Assurance activities to address issues and promote ongoing improvement.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the client experience.
- Maintain open communication across departments to support patient care and efficiency.
- Engage in interdisciplinary meetings and develop transparent communication protocols.
- Lead and participate in professional activities that advance veterinary nursing.
- Promote ongoing education to maintain current clinical knowledge.
- Lead nursing emergency responses and maintain team readiness through training.
- Coordinate emergency plans with hospital operations.
- Provide weekend and 24/7 on-call leadership support.
- Promote a diverse, respectful, and professional work environment.
- Encourage open communication, address conflicts constructively, and uphold confidentiality and compliance.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Annual continuing education hours.
- Continuing education allowance for training and certifications.
- Uniform allowance.
- Paid sick days.
- Paid vacation days.
- Bereavement leave.
- License reimbursement for required certifications.
- Referral program.
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- $5,000 relocation bonus may apply for highly qualified credentialed technicians relocating within the New Jersey area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
