Current NYS Veterinary Technician Licensure required

Minimum of 2 years of nursing in a specialty veterinary hospital

Proven ability to lead nursing and technical staff in a 24-hour healthcare environment

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Partner with the Director of the Special Care Unit, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Primary Care Service, and Clinics to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, staff development, and career ladder to ensure compliance with national standards and state regulatory requirements

Plan, coordinate, and manage day-to-day activities of the SCU nursing staff, including LVTs, Assistants, and Clinic Assistants

Manage Nursing Services activities supporting the department

Act as a liaison between the Director of SCU and Clinics to assure optimal communication and efficient operations

Collaborate with the team leaders and staff to develop, continually improve, and promote quality standards for nursing care

Act as a working supervisor, including in a nursing capacity approximately 40% of the time

Mentor and guide hospital Team Leaders, Lead Technicians, and Administrator on Duty to ensure excellence in care

Provide nursing and technical guidance and leadership

Must have strong knowledge of all aspects of Patient Care nursing and disease processes

Knowledge of scheduling, payroll management, admissions, discharges, and other areas as applicable

Perform responsibilities in accordance with hospital goals, objectives, policies, and procedures

Implement and enforce hospital policies and protocols

Deceased pets: Manage, coordinate, and delegate all aspects of client request for disposition of remains, tagging/bagging, release to crematory company, teaching cadavers, and conversion to communal cremation

Supervise assistant communication with clients and documentation of the communication in the medical record in reference to deceased pets

Supervise equipment repair and preventative maintenance using information provided by the Director of Materials Management

Implement and assess disciplinary action and progress improvement as needed

Demonstrate core value of care through positive behavior and act as an ambassador for AMC

Commitment to excellent customer service

All other relate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person