Veterinary Clinical Supervisor - Emergency
About the job
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, LVT, or equivalent) with strong clinical skills and an interest in emergency and critical care.
- Previous veterinary experience; emergency, critical care, or specialty hospital experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, diagnostic sample collection, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, surgical nursing, and patient recovery.
- Ability to prioritize patient needs and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to coach team members, provide constructive feedback, and navigate challenging conversations professionally.
- Ability to balance patient care, team support, and operational responsibilities.
- Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the hospital, with flexibility for after-hours and weekend coverage as departmental needs require.
- An associate degree or equivalent combination of college-level coursework and experience is preferred.
- Provide hands-on nursing care to emergency and critical care patients, including triage, treatment, monitoring, and collaboration with veterinarians to support patient outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical resource for team members by providing guidance, support, and assistance with complex or high-acuity cases.
- Support efficient patient flow, accurate medical documentation, and compassionate client communication throughout patient care.
- Lead clinical onboarding, provide ongoing training and mentorship, and support team members in developing their clinical skills.
- Provide regular performance feedback, complete annual evaluations and development plans, and address performance concerns in partnership with hospital leadership and Human Resources as appropriate.
- Develop and adjust staffing schedules based on patient volume, workflow, and departmental needs.
- Identify process-improvement opportunities, promote efficient use of supplies and equipment, and support responsible departmental financial decisions.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, hospital leadership, and other departments to promote teamwork, consistency, and operational efficiency.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment focused on patient care, employee development, and retention.
- Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities while spending a minimum of 90% of working time on the clinical floor.
- Emergency, critical care, or specialty hospital experience.
- An associate degree or equivalent combination of college-level coursework and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
About the company
Ethos Veterinary Health operates a nationwide network of more than 140 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across North America. It brings together over 1,500 specialized veterinarians who treat nearly 2 million pets each year. Hospitals in the network share advanced diagnostic tools and apply a scientific, evidence‑based approach to patient care, enabling collaboration across sites and access to specialized expertise. What makes Ethos different is the combination of a large, integrated network with deep specialty medicine and a focus on high-quality outcomes and professional collaboration, rather than isolated clinics. The company’s goal is to raise veterinary standards by delivering expert, evidence‑based care and to provide rewarding careers for veterinary professionals while advancing pet health.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VetRec reached 600 doctors and 900 staff by August 2026.
- Ethos opened 2026 ER Immerse recruiting across Texas, Florida, and California.
- Leslie Storms became president on December 1, 2025, restoring permanent leadership.
What critics are saying
- FTC order limits specialty acquisitions near rivals through 2032, capping roll-up growth.
- Leadership churn from Ryan Buck to Leslie Storms signals strategic instability in 2025.
- Sambolin litigation over hospital care keeps malpractice and reputational risk alive.
What makes Ethos Veterinary Health unique
- 140+ specialty and emergency hospitals give Ethos dense referral coverage.
- Ethos Discovery and clinical trials embed research into daily hospital operations.
- VetRec partnership adds enterprise AI recordkeeping across specialty and emergency workflows.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Work Hours