Veterinary Nurse Manager

Sploot Veterinary Care•Chicago, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Sploot Veterinary Care is seeking a Veterinary Nurse Manager to join their team. This role involves leadership in a veterinary medicine setting, focusing on providing high-quality care while prioritizing team support, mentorship, and work-life balance. The position offers a unique case mix of urgent care and general practice, utilizing modern technology and fostering a collaborative environment. The company emphasizes a 'Gold Standard' of veterinary care and a sustainable work schedule.

Requirements

5+ years of vet tech experience.
Team-First Mindset: Collaborative, communicative, and willing to jump in where needed.
Organized & Proactive: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and a knack for improving processes.
Compassionate & Growth-Oriented: Gentle with pets, respectful with clients, and motivated to keep learning and improving veterinary care.
Experience in urgent or emergency care required.
Experience in dentistry and anesthesia required.

Nice To Haves

Active licensure with the state of Illinois preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics.
Guide and reassure pet parents by clearly explaining care plans and at-home instructions.
Perform blood draws, lab tests, IV catheter placement, radiographs (including dental), medication/vaccine administration, and assist with wound care.
Provide thorough, continuous hands-on training to both floor nurses and their managers.
Develop clinic schedules, assist with the interview process for prospective nurses, and support onboarding new nurses.
Coordinate regular staff meetings and ensure that all team members adhere to attendance and medical policies.

Benefits

10- or 12-hour shifts with varying days per week, with no overnights
Mentorship at Every Stage
Tech-Forward Tools: utilize Sploot’s modern tools for modern care, including a laparoscopic surgery suite and CoVET AI Scribe to handle note-taking
Unique Case Mix: practicing both urgent care and general practice, no day is ever the same
Exceptional Pet Benefits: get care either free, at cost, or deep discounts for up to 5 of your own pets
Competitive Pay: $36–$38/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays.
Full reimbursement for Illinois technician licensure + up to 10 hours of CE annually
Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts for up to 5 of your own pets
Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO, and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events