Lead Nursing Excellence at a Top-Tier, Privately Owned Specialty Hospital: Specialty Nursing Director!
Are you a proven leader with a passion for veterinary specialty medicine and a commitment to nursing excellence? Do you thrive on building cohesive teams, streamlining operations, and driving a culture of safety and growth? If so, we invite you to lead our diverse and dynamic specialty nursing teams!

About CVETS: Care Beyond Compare
CVETS is your go-to 24-hour Emergency Vet and Specialty Animal Hospital in Columbia, SC. We combine compassionate care with advanced medical techniques, offering comprehensive services in Emergency, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Rehabilitation, and Cardiology, among others.

Crucially, CVETS is a locally and privately owned hospital, offering a family-oriented approach and an environment where leadership can directly influence practice direction, free from corporate restrictions. This is a unique opportunity to partner directly with our owners and executive team to shape the future of specialized veterinary care in the region.

At CVETS believe great work starts with a strong culture. Check out What It’s Like to Work Here! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SquAo4TamE) This offers a behind-the-scenes look at who we are, how we support one another, and what growth looks like on our team. We’re committed to developing our people through meaningful career paths, ongoing learning, and opportunities to take on new challenges.

The Role: Influential Leadership
As the Specialty Nursing Director, you will be an influential executive partner, collaborating directly with the Emergency Nursing Director, Medical Director, and Administrative Leadership to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care and uphold our organizational values.

Key Responsibilities & Impact:

Team & Culture Builder: Directly oversee, support, and mentor all specialty nursing staff. You'll lead the hiring process, finalize schedules, conduct performance reviews, and champion a positive, collaborative work environment.
Operational Excellence: Drive process and workflow improvements across all specialty departments, standardize procedures, and troubleshoot hospital software systems (e.g., Vetradar) to boost efficiency and quality of care.
Interdepartmental Connector: Partner closely with the Emergency Nursing Director to ensure smooth patient transitions and provide mutual staffing support, guaranteeing a cohesive patient care team hospital-wide.
Safety & Resources Champion: Ensure all teams have the functional, necessary equipment and enforce strict compliance with hospital safety and regulatory standards.
Next-Generation Leader: Foster growth by leading quarterly leadership development sessions for Team Leaders and coordinating monthly Continuing Education (CE) for all nursing staff.

Ready to make a powerful impact at a hospital that truly values its people and independence?
If you are a passionate, driven leader ready to elevate our specialty nursing teams, we want to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your veterinary leadership career.

Requirements

LVT/RVT/CVT licensure or equivalent clinical experience REQUIRED.
Minimum 5 years of veterinary or specialty practice experience.
At least 2 years in a leadership role (e.g., Manager, Supervisor, Director).
Demonstrated mastery of leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong organizational abilities and the ability to lead by example.
Experience with hospital software systems (e.g., Vetradar, EzyVet) is highly preferred.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have LVT/RVT/CVT licensure or equivalent clinical experience?

Work Location: In person

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