Veterinary Nursing Supervisor - Hoboken, NJ
About The Position
The Veterinary Nursing Supervisor empowers and develops a team of emergency veterinary professionals, including Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants. The role supports high-quality patient care, team morale, and a strong workplace culture in a fast-paced emergency hospital. The supervisor coaches staff, addresses team concerns, collaborates with hospital leadership, supports customer-centered hospital flow, and helps ensure people and pets are supported throughout their visits. The position also manages nursing schedules and coverage, guides staff utilization, and leads team huddles and meetings.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a clinical veterinary nursing or technician role.
- A focus on developing leadership skills.
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Empathetic, people-centered approach and willingness to understand different perspectives.
- Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
- Ownership of work and accountability for outcomes.
- Curiosity and commitment to continued learning and skill development.
Responsibilities
- Coach and mentor credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants at all levels, providing feedback and structure to support their growth.
- Address team issues clearly and thoughtfully while protecting patients and the team.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership on performance, feedback, recognition, and planning.
- Help design and maintain hospital flow in line with VEG’s customer-centered approach, including enabling people to see a doctor promptly and families to stay with their pets.
- Address customer concerns in real time and partner with leadership on lasting solutions.
- Support people and pets throughout their hospital visits.
- Manage nursing schedules, PTO requests, and daily coverage needs.
- Guide team utilization to meet operational needs and individual development goals.
- Lead team huddles and meetings.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to support smooth, efficient hospital operations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $30–$46 per hour, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one.
- QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
- VEG-created clinical and leadership learning programs.
- Unlimited emergency-room continuing education and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
- Fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
