Veterinary Charge Nurse - Overnight

Veterinary Charge Nurse – Emergency & Critical Care

$30–$36/hour + $2/hour Overnight Differential | Peoria, AZ | Full-Time

Schedule: Choose a 4/10 or 3/12 schedule. Overnight shift is 7 p.m.–7 a.m. with one weekend day required. Earn an additional $2/hour for hours worked between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC) is hiring an experienced Veterinary Charge Nurse to lead our overnight support team at our high-volume, 24-hour emergency and critical care veterinary hospital in Peoria, AZ. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced veterinary professional who can keep teams engaged, maintain clinical and service standards, coach staff, and ensure smooth hospital operations throughout the overnight shift.

In Your Day-to-Day You Will

Lead the Overnight Team

• Serve as the primary support staff leader during the overnight shift

• Lead by example while maintaining a calm, professional, and supportive environment during high-volume periods

• Mentor veterinary technicians, assistants, client service staff, and other overnight support team members

• Conduct beginning-of-shift huddles to establish priorities, staffing expectations, and key patient or operational updates

• Monitor staff performance and ensure responsibilities are completed appropriately throughout the shift

• Ensure veterinary medical techniques, hospital policies, and procedures are consistently followed

• Reinforce positive and compassionate customer service with every client interaction

Coach & Develop Employees

• Partner with the Training Coordinator to ensure employees receive appropriate onboarding, training, and ongoing development

• Identify opportunities for employee growth and provide hands-on coaching and mentorship

• Address performance deficiencies promptly and partner with the Leadership Team when additional corrective action is needed

• Follow up on coaching and training to ensure expectations are being implemented

• Document training and coaching sessions

• Participate in staff leveling and performance review processes

• Support department-specific training and help develop curriculum for ARISE Academy

Maintain Overnight Communication

• Act as the communication bridge between overnight support staff and hospital leadership

• Ensure important information, concerns, and operational updates are communicated appropriately

• Conduct regular team check-ins and participate in Leadership Team meetings

• Identify operational or staffing concerns that require leadership attention and escalate them appropriately

• Promote transparency, accountability, and constructive communication across the team

• Help ensure continuity between overnight and daytime operations

Keep Hospital Operations Moving

• Monitor hospital areas and ensure departments remain organized, functional, and appropriately staffed

• Help resolve client concerns and complaints when appropriate

• Identify operational deficiencies and take a solution-oriented approach to resolving them

• Partner with the inventory specialist to maintain appropriate department inventory levels and avoid shortages or excess

• Ensure overnight operations remain compliant with OSHA requirements and hospital safety standards

• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Support a seamless patient, client, and team experience throughout the overnight shift

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a veterinary emergency, critical care, or specialty hospital

• Veterinary technician or veterinary nursing background with demonstrated leadership experience

• Experience mentoring, training, coaching, or supervising veterinary support staff

• Strong understanding of veterinary clinical procedures and patient care

• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and address performance concerns professionally

• Excellent organization and ability to prioritize competing needs

• Solution-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with hospital leadership

• Commitment to employee development, teamwork, and exceptional patient and client care

• Veterinary technician license or certification preferred

About Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center

Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC) has been a leader in providing veterinary emergency and critical care services throughout the Valley. Our hospital operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing comprehensive and compassionate emergency and critical care for animals.

Our mission is to inspire excellence in veterinary emergency and critical care, today and tomorrow.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Paid sick time

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid veterinary license renewal fees

• Uniform allowance

• Employee pet discount

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Apply today to lead the overnight team at AVECCC and help inspire excellence in emergency and critical care!

AVECCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.

About Ethos:
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

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, Ethos 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.