Veterinary Charge Nurse, AVECCC

Veterinary Charge Nurse – Emergency & Critical Care

$30–$36/hour | Buckeye, AZ | Full-Time | Day Shift | No Overnights

Schedule: Choose a 4/10 or 3/12 schedule. Day-shift hours will be determined based on business needs. One weekend day required. No overnight shifts.

Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC) is hiring an experienced Veterinary Charge Nurse to provide leadership and operational support for our high-volume, 24-hour emergency and critical care veterinary hospital in Buckeye, AZ. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced veterinary professional who enjoys developing teams, coaching employees, improving hospital operations, and supporting high-quality patient and client care.

In Your Day-to-Day You Will

Develop & Lead the Team

• Serve as a leader and role model for veterinary technicians, assistants, client service staff, laboratory technicians, kennel assistants, and other hospital support team members

• Partner with the Training Coordinator to ensure new and existing employees receive effective onboarding and training

• Participate in interviewing and selecting new support staff

• Support employee leveling and career advancement by reviewing development benchmarks and identifying growth opportunities

• Conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews for support staff

• Identify performance gaps and partner with employees and hospital leadership on coaching, corrective action, and development plans

• Follow up on coaching and training to ensure expectations are being implemented

• Document employee training and coaching activities

• Develop and teach department-specific curriculum for ARISE Academy

Build Communication & Engagement

• Conduct beginning-of-shift huddles to establish priorities and ensure effective team communication

• Serve as a key communication link between hospital leadership and support staff

• Conduct regular check-ins with team members and participate in Leadership Team meetings

• Help identify opportunities to improve communication, teamwork, and hospital processes

• Recognize employee strengths, development opportunities, and signs of disengagement

• Proactively support employee retention by fostering a positive, accountable, and growth-oriented culture

• Encourage professional development and participation in continuing education and leadership opportunities

• Lead by example and promote a respectful, collaborative workplace

Support Hospital Operations

• Monitor hospital departments and work areas to ensure staff responsibilities are being completed appropriately

• Ensure veterinary medical techniques, hospital policies, procedures, and service standards are consistently followed

• Reinforce exceptional customer service and help resolve client concerns and complaints when appropriate

• Partner with the Leadership Team to identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions

• Participate in the development and implementation of hospital policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Work with the inventory specialist to maintain appropriate departmental inventory levels while supporting budget goals

• Ensure the department follows OSHA requirements and hospital safety standards

• Help maintain seamless day-to-day operations in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a veterinary emergency, critical care, or specialty hospital

• Veterinary technician or veterinary nursing background with demonstrated leadership experience

• Experience mentoring, training, coaching, or supervising veterinary support staff

• Strong understanding of veterinary clinical procedures and patient care

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and address performance concerns professionally

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume veterinary environment

• Solution-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement

• Ability to lead by example and build an engaged, accountable team

• Commitment to professional development and continuing education

• Veterinary technician license or certification preferred

About Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center

Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC) is a 24-hour emergency and critical care veterinary hospital serving the Buckeye and greater Phoenix Valley area. We provide comprehensive, compassionate emergency and critical care for animals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our mission is to inspire excellence in veterinary emergency and critical care, today and tomorrow.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Paid sick time

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid veterinary license renewal fees

• Uniform allowance

• Employee pet discount

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Apply today to join the AVECCC leadership team and help inspire excellence in emergency and critical care!

AVECCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.