ECCM Supervisor - 3rd shift / Veterinary Nurse III

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Nurse Supervisor for the Small Animal Emergency and ICU team. The role centers on high‑quality patient care, staff supervision, and coordinating 24/7 emergency services on campus.

The position emphasizes direct clinical work, shift leadership, and collaboration with teaching and research missions within MSU’s veterinary program.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with Michigan license or attainment within one year of date of employment.
• 3–5 years of related experience in patient care, surgery, drug dosing or sterilization.
• Prior supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care (approximately 75% of the time).
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Emergency and ICU departments.
• Supervise, hire, and train nursing staff.
• Create and maintain staff schedules; approve time off requests.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to support patient care needs.
• Oversee performance management processes, including evaluations and corrective actions.
• Facilitate effective communication related to patient and client care.
• Resolve performance, workflow, and operational concerns.

Skills

Veterinary Technician

Staff supervision

Patient care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Michigan)

Job description

Working/Functional Title

ECCM Supervisor - 3rd shift

Position Summary

The Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) at Michigan State University (MSU) is a dynamic, state-of-the-art emergency and specialty teachinghospital located on MSUs beautiful campus. The VMC offers 24/7 emergency and critical care services and board-certified specialty carefor both small and large animals, integrating the latest technology with cutting-edge research to provide outstanding patientcare. We areseeking a Veterinary Nurse Supervisor to join our Small Animal Emergency and ICU team. This individual will play a critical role indelivering high-quality patient care while supporting the hospitals service, teaching, and research missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care (approximately 75% of the time), performing all duties expected of Veterinary Nurse I andII roles.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Emergency and ICU departments.
• Supervise, hire, and train assigned nursing staff.
• Create and maintain staff schedules; approve time off requests.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to support patient care needs.
• Oversee performance management processes, including evaluations and corrective actions.
• Facilitate effective communication related to patient and client care.
• Resolve performance, workflow, and operational concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Work Schedule:

Primary shift is third shift.Flexibility to work weekends and day shiftsas needed.

As a Spartan employee at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Center, you're not only part of one College, but
the larger Michigan State University community as well. MSU is pleased to offer an extensive benefits package to its employees. For more
information on our benefits visit hr.msu.edu/benefits.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school with coursework in Veterinary Technology; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in patient care, surgery, drug dosing and sterilization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan, or attainment of such certification within one year of date of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Three to five years as an Emergency and/or Critical Care Licensed Veterinary Technician preferably within a hospital teaching setting

Demonstrated level of emotional intelligence in a high stress work environment

Prior supervision preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter

Resume

Three Professional references

Work Hours

Working schedule is third shift, with the abilities to work day and weekend shifts

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL

Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting and carrying animals or equipment up to 50lbs individually or 150lbs as a team

Summary of Health Risks

TB risk or have potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis.

Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.

Weara respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)

Bidding eligibility ends September 2, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Aug 27, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 7, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time