Veterinary Nursing Manager, CVRC

The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center is hiring a full- time Veterinary Nursing Manager to join our outstanding team!

Are you a compassionate and skilled veterinary nurse with a passion for leadership and operational excellence? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to high standards of patient care, we want to hear from you!

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Primarily Monday - Friday, with flexibility for overnights & weekends as needed

Benefits: Waiting periods may apply -

• Health insurance
• Employer Paid Pet insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid sick time
• Prioritization of work life balance
• 401k planning with employer matching structure
• Tuition reimbursement assistance for those looking to enroll in tech school and obtain LVT
• Financial support to those looking to obtain their VTS certification
• Out of state license transfer costs covered by CVRC, relocation assistance available when applicable
• CE Benefits
• And more!

CVRC, located in beautiful Charleston, SC, is one of the few VECCS Level 1 certified facilities in South Carolina! Our emergency center is staffed 24/7/365 to always support our community. Specialty services offered at CVRC include cardiology, internal medicine, medical oncology (radiation oncology coming soon!), anesthesia, neurology & neurosurgery, rehabilitation, soft tissue & orthopedic surgery. Our hospital is a newly renovated 32,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility and houses MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and digital radiographs for advanced diagnostic imaging.

About the Role: As the Nursing Manager, you will lead the nursing department, ensuring operational excellence and exceptional patient care. You will oversee staff development, strategic planning, and operational workflows, linking nursing activities with hospital-wide objectives while advancing initiatives that support both the organization and the veterinary nursing profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership – Lead departmental planning aligned with hospital goals. Develop and adapt strategies to meet evolving needs.

• Budget Oversight – Manage labor margins and expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility while supporting staff motivation.

• Staff Recruitment & Development – Oversee hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of nursing staff to maintain high performance standards.

• Patient Care Excellence – Implement best practices and clinical governance in collaboration with medical directors. Ensure compliance with veterinary standards and policies.

• Training & Professional Development – Collaborate with Nursing Trainer and nursing leaders to address development needs and enhance patient care quality.

• Leadership Coaching – Mentor Nursing Supervisors and Nursing Trainer, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a culture of learning and excellence.

• Communication – Maintain clear, collaborative communication within the hospital.

• Advocacy for the Profession – Promote veterinary nursing within the hospital and across the profession.

• Workplace Culture – Foster a diverse, inclusive, and professional environment.

• Customer Experience – Lead initiatives to enhance client satisfaction and address concerns.

• Emergency Response – Direct nursing actions in urgent patient care situations.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or related field required, CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT required; CVPM or VTS preferred
• 4–6 years of clinical veterinary experience required, including at least 2 years in leadership
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills