Veterinary Nursing Manager | $80,000–$100,000 per year
Location: Charleston, SC
Full-Time | Primarily Monday–Friday | Flexibility for evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed
Looking for a Veterinary Nursing Manager role where you can lead an experienced team, drive operational excellence, and make a meaningful impact on patient care?
The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nursing Manager to oversee our nursing team in a collaborative, specialty and emergency referral hospital. This leadership position is ideal for an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT/LVMT) veterinary professional with a strong background in hospital operations, team development, and emergency or specialty medicine.
Full-time team members are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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Competitive Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
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Medical insurance
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Employer-paid pet insurance
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Generous paid time off and paid sick leave
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401(k) with employer match
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Relocation assistance available
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Continuing education (CE) support
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Tuition reimbursement for Veterinary Technician programs
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Financial assistance toward VTS certification
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Out-of-state veterinary technician license transfer reimbursement
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Commitment to work-life balance
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Additional employee benefits
Waiting periods may apply.
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Full-Time
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Primarily Monday through Friday
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Flexibility to support evenings, weekends, and overnight operations as needed
As the Veterinary Nursing Manager, you'll oversee the daily operations of the nursing department while partnering closely with hospital leadership to ensure exceptional patient care, employee engagement, and operational success.
Responsibilities include:
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Lead and develop the veterinary nursing team through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
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Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of veterinary nursing staff
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Partner with Nursing Supervisors and the Nursing Trainer to support ongoing education and professional development
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Manage staffing, scheduling, labor utilization, and departmental budgets
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Collaborate with Medical Directors to maintain high clinical standards and patient care protocols
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Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and veterinary best practices
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workflow, efficiency, and patient outcomes
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Support client service initiatives and resolve escalated client concerns
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Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and positive workplace culture
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Respond to operational and patient care needs during emergency situations
Required Qualifications:
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Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field
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Licensed, Certified, or Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT, or LVMT)
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Minimum of 4–6 years of clinical veterinary experience
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At least 2 years of veterinary leadership or management experience
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Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
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Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in a fast-paced veterinary environment
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Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting veterinary teams
Preferred Qualifications:
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Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM)
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Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)
The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center is one of the few VECCS Level I Certified emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals in South Carolina. Our emergency service is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing advanced care for pets throughout the Charleston region and surrounding communities.
Our recently renovated 32,000-square-foot specialty hospital offers advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including:
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MRI
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CT
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Fluoroscopy
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Ultrasound
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Digital radiography
Our specialty services include:
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Emergency & Critical Care
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Cardiology
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Radiation Oncology (coming soon)
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Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Soft Tissue Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Rehabilitation
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Anesthesia
You'll join a collaborative leadership team dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine while supporting the growth and success of every member of our hospital.
If you're an experienced Veterinary Nursing Manager or veterinary leader looking to help shape the future of a growing specialty hospital, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Charleston, SC
We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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