Veterinary Clinical Manager

Ethos Veterinary Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Discounted employee pet insurance

VetBloom CE platform access

Nursing Leadership Program

Peer mentorship programs

Fear Free certification initiatives

Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) in Asheville, NC is seeking a full-time Clinical Nursing Manager (CVT/LVT/RVT/VTS) to lead our Emergency and Specialty services. This role partners with hospital leadership to set clinical goals, improve workflows, and mentor technicians and assistants in a state-of-the-art hospital.

The position offers a competitive salary ($80,000–$85,000) with a $2,500 sign-on or relocation bonus, plus comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of management experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Results-oriented with the ability to establish priorities and meet organizational goals.
• Professional, positive, and collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Emergency and Specialty clinical teams while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care.
• Partner with the Hospital Director and Medical Director to establish clinical goals, improve workflows, and support hospital initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and clinical leadership.
• Promote a collaborative, positive culture centered on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement onboarding, training, and competency programs for clinical team members.
• Create service-specific training plans and provide regular progress updates to hospital leadership.
• Coordinate training sessions, educational materials, attendance records, and continuing education opportunities.
• Conduct regular meetings focused on performance, employee development, morale, wellness, and professional growth.
• Ensure all clinical team members receive the training and support needed to succeed in their roles.
• Establish clear expectations and provide coaching, performance feedback, and accountability for clinical staff.
• Collaborate with supervisors and department leaders to address staffing needs, workflow challenges, and operational priorities.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and career development while modeling Ethos Veterinary Health\'s core values.
• Administer the Veterinary Student and Veterinary Technician externship program.
• Serve as the primary contact for students and educational partners.
• Coordinate schedules, department rotations, onboarding, and required documentation to ensure a successful externship experience.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and bi-weekly leadership meetings with the Hospital Director, Medical Director, and department leaders.
• Support hospital-wide initiatives related to patient care, staffing, equipment, operations, and quality improvement.
• Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team development

English fluency

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT/VTS credential

Job description

Veterinary Clinical Nursing Manager - CVT/LVT/RVT/VTS | $80,000–$85,000 | $2,500 Sign-On or Relocation Bonus

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) |Asheville, NC

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Flexible Schedule Based on Hospital Needs

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking a full-time Clinical Nursing Manager to lead our Emergency and Specialty Services teams in Asheville, NC. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician with a passion for mentorship, team development, operational excellence, and advancing high-quality specialty and emergency patient care. As Clinical Nursing Manager, you'll work closely with hospital leadership to support clinical operations while helping Veterinary Technicians and assistants grow professionally in a collaborative, state-of-the-art specialty hospital.

Compensation

• $80,000–$85,000 annually based on experience
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Bonus available for qualified candidates

Full-Time Benefits

• $1,500 annual CE allowance for Registered Veterinary Technicianteam members
• Out-of-state license transfer costs covered
• Additional compensation available for VTS candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• Discounted employee pet insurance
• Access to VetBloom RACE-approved CE platform
• Nursing Leadership Program opportunities
• Peer-to-peer mentorship programs
• Recover and Fear Free certification initiatives
• Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Work-life balance focused culture

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday
• Flexible schedule based on hospital operational needs

Responsibilities

Leadership & Clinical Operations

• Lead the daily operations of the Emergency and Specialty clinical teams while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care.
• Partner with the Hospital Director and Medical Director to establish clinical goals, improve workflows, and support hospital initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and clinical leadership.
• Promote a collaborative, positive culture centered on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Training & Professional Development

• Develop and implement onboarding, training, and competency programs for clinical team members.
• Create service-specific training plans and provide regular progress updates to hospital leadership.
• Coordinate training sessions, educational materials, attendance records, and continuing education opportunities.
• Conduct regular meetings focused on performance, employee development, morale, wellness, and professional growth.
• Ensure all clinical team members receive the training and support needed to succeed in their roles.

Staff Leadership

• Establish clear expectations and provide coaching, performance feedback, and accountability for clinical staff.
• Collaborate with supervisors and department leaders to address staffing needs, workflow challenges, and operational priorities.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and career development while modeling Ethos Veterinary Health's core values.

Student & Externship Program

• Administer the Veterinary Student and Veterinary Technician externship program.
• Serve as the primary contact for students and educational partners.
• Coordinate schedules, department rotations, onboarding, and required documentation to ensure a successful externship experience.

Collaboration & Hospital Support

• Participate in daily, weekly, and bi-weekly leadership meetings with the Hospital Director, Medical Director, and department leaders.
• Support hospital-wide initiatives related to patient care, staffing, equipment, operations, and quality improvement.
• Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS) required
• Minimum of 1 year of management experience required; 2+ years preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities
• Results-oriented with the ability to establish priorities and meet organizational goals
• Professional, positive, and collaborative leadership style
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Since opening in 2009, South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) has been dedicated to providing advanced emergency and specialty veterinary care while fostering a culture built on compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Our recently expanded, state-of-the-art hospital allows our teams to practice advanced medicine alongside board-certified specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, and Emergency & Critical Care. Advanced technology includes MRI, CT, endoscopy, and modern ICU monitoring equipment, providing exceptional opportunities for professional growth and advanced patient care.

We are committed to supporting our employees through mentorship, continuing education, leadership development, and opportunities to build long-term careers in veterinary medicine.

Surrounding Areas

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville offers a vibrant community surrounded by exceptional outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, scenic drives, and access to the Appalachian Mountains. Nearby communities including Arden, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Fletcher, Black Mountain, and other areas throughout Western North Carolina offer a variety of commuting and lifestyle options. Asheville offers a unique combination of mountain living, a thriving local community, and access to advanced veterinary medicine, making it an exceptional place to build your veterinary career and quality of life.

Join Us

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary leadership career? Apply today to join SAVES as our Clinical Nursing Manager and help shape the future of Emergency and Specialty Services while supporting the continued growth of our Veterinary Technicians, assistants, and clinical teams.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.