Veterinary Nursing Supervisor

Veterinary Nursing Supervisor |$30–$35/hr based on experience and licensure + $5/hr overnight differential 

Upstate Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care | Greenville, SC

Full-Time | Overnight or Evening Schedule Options
 

Upstate Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care (UVES) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nursing Supervisor to lead our Emergency nursing team in Greenville, SC. This is an opportunity for a licensed Veterinary Technician with leadership experience to oversee daily nursing operations, support team development, and help ensure high-quality patient care in a busy 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital.

As a Veterinary Nursing Supervisor, you’ll provide clinical leadership while partnering with hospital leadership to support staffing, scheduling, training, performance, and the continued growth of the nursing team.

Compensation

• $30–$35/hr based on experience and licensure
• $5/hr overnight shift differential
• Wage increases may be available based on advanced knowledge and skill set

Benefits

• Paid and employer-provided continuing education opportunities
• Annual on-site continuing education event
• Rotational CE funding
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Discounted employee pet insurance
• Employee discount on services at UVS
• Discounted employee pet food through Hill's and Royal Canin
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Access to Ethos VetBloom Learning & Development platform with RACE-approved CE
• RECOVER CPR certification opportunities
• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks
• Professional development opportunities for Licensed Veterinary Technicians and aspiring Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)

Schedule

Two full-time schedule options are available:

• Overnight: Three 12-hour shifts | Thursday–Saturday | 8:00 PM–8:00 AM
• Evening: Four 10-hour shifts | Sunday–Wednesday | 8:00 PM–6:00 AM

Responsibilities

As the Veterinary Nursing Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Emergency nursing department while providing leadership, mentorship, and support to the Veterinary Technician and nursing team.

• Oversee daily nursing operations to ensure efficient workflows, appropriate staffing coverage, and high-quality patient care
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to nursing leads and staff
• Adjust staffing and departmental resources as needed to maintain patient care and team efficiency
• Lead regular nursing team meetings to communicate updates, assign responsibilities, and gather feedback
• Partner with hospital leadership to establish departmental goals and support hospital-wide initiatives
• Represent the nursing team in planning and operational discussions and advocate for team needs and professional development
• Develop and manage nursing staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of nursing team members
• Partner with the Nursing Trainer to develop and implement training and continuing education programs
• Manage payroll and time-off requests while maintaining appropriate staffing coverage
• Partner with the Nursing Manager to review performance data and support performance and compensation decisions
• Monitor inventory and allocation of medical supplies and equipment to support clinical operations
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• Address and mediate interpersonal conflicts fairly and professionally
• Model organizational values and professional standards while supporting team accountability and growth
• Identify opportunities to improve departmental workflows, patient care, and team performance
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Veterinary Technician in South Carolina or eligible to transfer an out-of-state Veterinary Technician license preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience, preferably in Emergency or Specialty Veterinary Medicine
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong veterinary technical knowledge, including restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia induction and monitoring, fluid therapy, drug calculations, laboratory equipment and procedures, pharmacology, and disease processes
• Strong leadership, team management, and supervisory skills
• Experience with scheduling, staff development, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance clinical priorities with operational and team needs
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and supporting the professional development of Veterinary Technicians and other nursing team members
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Upstate Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care (UVES) has been providing advanced veterinary medicine in Greenville, SC since 1997. Our goal is to practice the gold standard of medicine, perform advanced techniques, and help lead the way in veterinary medicine.

As a full-service 24/7 animal hospital, UVES provides a broad range of advanced medical and surgical care in a state-of-the-art, AAHA-accredited facility. Our Emergency and Specialty teams include experienced veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, Client Service Representatives, and hospital leadership who work together to provide exceptional care for pets and their families.

Our team is selected not only for clinical expertise, but also for a genuine commitment to patients and their families. We strive to create an environment built on respect, compassion, professional excellence, and continuous improvement while keeping the best interests of our patients at the center of every decision.

Surrounding Areas

Upstate Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care is located in Greenville, SC, in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Greenville offers access to a vibrant downtown, restaurants, shopping, outdoor recreation, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a range of communities throughout the Upstate for those looking to live and work in the area.

UVES covers out-of-state Veterinary Technician license transfer costs for qualified candidates. Greenville offers a combination of city amenities, outdoor recreation, and access to the greater Upstate South Carolina region, making it an appealing location for Veterinary Technicians considering a move.

Join Us

If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician leader looking to grow your skills in emergency medicine while working with a team that supports your success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover the opportunities available at Upstate Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Care.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

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