ECC Veterinary Nursing Director & Floor Leader

Animalerspecialty; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

CE support

Leadership development

Pet care discount

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking a Veterinary Nursing Director to lead the Emergency & Critical Care nursing team on the hospital floor.

This role blends hands-on clinical leadership with staff development, protocol creation, and process improvement to elevate patient care in a fast-paced specialty hospital. The position requires experience leading in ECC environments and collaboration with hospital leadership.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) is required.
• Minimum 5 years of veterinary technician experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience in a veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to technicians and assistants.
• Develop and implement training pathways and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee emergency, critical care, swing and overnight nursing operations.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and hospital leadership to improve workflow and patient care.
• Establish nursing protocols and standards of care; ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Team-building

Emergency & Critical Care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT)

Job description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking a Veterinary Nursing Director to lead the Emergency & Critical Care nursing team on the hospital floor.

This role blends hands-on clinical leadership with staff development, protocol creation, and process improvement to elevate patient care in a fast-paced specialty hospital. The position requires experience leading in ECC environments and collaboration with hospital leadership.