Veterinary Nursing Manager
About the job
- 2–4 years of veterinary leadership experience, preferably in emergency, critical care, or a multispecialty hospital.
- A strong veterinary nursing or technician background.
- Experience managing or supervising clinical teams.
- Experience with hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to address issues directly.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Oversee the nursing and clinical support team, including direct management of nursing supervisors.
- Set clear expectations for patient care, teamwork, communication, and performance.
- Coach and develop supervisors and identify future leaders.
- Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture.
- Address employee concerns, performance issues, attendance, and conflict in a timely manner.
- Participate in interviewing and hiring.
- Oversee onboarding and orientation.
- Develop and maintain training and education programs.
- Conduct performance reviews and ongoing performance conversations.
- Partner with HR on employee relations and performance management.
- Recognize strong performance and support employee growth.
- Partner with the Hospital Director and Medical Director to develop and implement clinical protocols, standard operating procedures, and workflows.
- Promote consistent standards of patient care and nursing practice.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient safety, efficiency, communication, and medical excellence.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and ensure protocols are followed.
- Oversee nursing scheduling, staffing, payroll, and timekeeping.
- Monitor staffing needs, overtime, and coverage.
- Identify operational problems and develop practical solutions.
- Maintain a working understanding of ezyVet and SmartFlow and help the team effectively utilize both systems.
- Remain clinically involved on the floor approximately 30% of the time to stay connected to patients, staff, and hospital workflow.
- Experience in emergency, critical care, or a multispecialty hospital is preferred.
- Experience with ezyVet and SmartFlow is preferred.
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