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SalaryCurrent NYS Veterinary Technician Licensure required
Minimum of 2 years of nursing in a specialty veterinary hospital
Proven ability to lead nursing and technical staff in a 24-hour healthcare environment
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Partner with the Director of the Special Care Unit, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Primary Care Service, and Clinics to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, staff development, and career ladder to ensure compliance with national standards and state regulatory requirements
Plan, coordinate, and manage day-to-day activities of the SCU nursing staff, including LVTs, Assistants, and Clinic Assistants
Manage Nursing Services activities supporting the department
Act as a liaison between the Director of SCU and Clinics to assure optimal communication and efficient operations
Collaborate with the team leaders and staff to develop, continually improve, and promote quality standards for nursing care
Act as a working supervisor, including in a nursing capacity approximately 40% of the time
Mentor and guide hospital Team Leaders, Lead Technicians, and Administrator on Duty to ensure excellence in care
Provide nursing and technical guidance and leadership
Must have strong knowledge of all aspects of Patient Care nursing and disease processes
Knowledge of scheduling, payroll management, admissions, discharges, and other areas as applicable
Perform responsibilities in accordance with hospital goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
Implement and enforce hospital policies and protocols
Deceased pets: Manage, coordinate, and delegate all aspects of client request for disposition of remains, tagging/bagging, release to crematory company, teaching cadavers, and conversion to communal cremation
Supervise assistant communication with clients and documentation of the communication in the medical record in reference to deceased pets
Supervise equipment repair and preventative maintenance using information provided by the Director of Materials Management
Implement and assess disciplinary action and progress improvement as needed
Demonstrate core value of care through positive behavior and act as an ambassador for AMC
Commitment to excellent customer service
All other relate
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person
