ECCM Supervisor - 3rd shift / Veterinary Nurse III

Michigan State University; 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 to lead the Small Animal Emergency and ICU team, delivering high-quality patient care and supporting teaching and research missions. The role emphasizes directing staffing, supervising and training nurses, and coordinating operations across emergency services, with a primary third shift and weekend flexibility.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of VTS experience, be licensed, and prepared to contribute to

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan or eligible within one year.
• 3–5 years of related patient care and veterinary tech experience.
• Experience in emergency/ICU settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care (approximately 75% of the time) as Veterinary Nurse I/II.
• Coordinate 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.
• Facilitate effective communication related to patient and client care.
• Resolve performance, workflow, and operational concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Supervision

Staff Training

Communication

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Vet Tech Coursework

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 teaching hospital located on MSUs beautiful campus. The VMC offers 24/7 emergency and critical care services and board-certified specialty care for both small and large animals, integrating the latest technology with cutting-edge research to provide outstanding patientcare. We are seeking a Veterinary Nurse Supervisor to join our Small Animal Emergency and ICU team. This individual will play a critical role in delivering 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 and II 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 shifts as needed.

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.

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. Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)

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