Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Charge Nurse, AVECCC
ECC - Charge Nurse - Buckeye, AZ - Full Time
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.
About Ethos:
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
