Veterinary Supervisor, ICU

$30–42/hour
Full-time opportunity at CVSS
- Annapolis, Maryland
4x10s | 7am - 5pm, 8am - 6pm, 9am - 7pm

The ICU Supervisor is responsible for the daily administrative and operational coordination of the Intensive Care Unit. This position oversees workflow, staffing, patient flow, equipment readiness, training, communication, and staff accountability while supporting a safe, professional, respectful, and team-oriented workplace.

The ICU Supervisor works closely with attending veterinarians, the Surgery Supervisor, the Receiving Supervisor, and other departments to support organized patient care.

• Competitive compensation of $31–41/hour based on experience and skill set.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CE allowance and professional development support, including free Vet Bloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k) with employer matching.
• Uniform (scrub) allowance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee pet discounts.
• Life and disability insurance.

• Day shift
• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• 7am - 5pm, 8am - 6pm, 9am - 7pm

• Coordinate daily ICU operations according to patient volume, acuity, staffing, and hospital priorities.
• Assign staff based on patient needs, workload, training, validated competency, and legal scope of practice.
• Monitor ICU admissions, transfers, discharges, procedures, patient acuity, and changes in workload.
• Identify staffing, safety, equipment, supply, or workflow concerns and escalate them appropriately.
• Adjust assignments during emergencies, unexpected absences, increased patient volume, or changes in patient acuity.
• Maintain communication among ICU staff, veterinarians, Surgery, Receiving, and other departments.
• Monitor ICU equipment, supplies, treatment areas, and environmental readiness.
• Support compliance with CVSS policies, infection‑control standards, safety procedures, and documentation requirements.

• Monitor attendance, punctuality, scheduling needs, breaks, and department coverage.
• Assist with staffing plans and daily schedule adjustments as assigned.
• Set consistent and professional expectations for ICU employees.
• Utilize coaching, counseling, and the corrective action process when appropriate and with support of the hospital manager.
• Participate in 90‑day, annual, and other performance evaluations as assigned.

• Promote a positive, professional, respectful, and supportive work environment.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, effective communication, and continuous improvement.
• Address interpersonal concerns professionally and use the appropriate chain of command.
• Model reliability, ethical conduct, professionalism, and compliance with CVSS policies.
• Maintain an appropriately positive and engaging workplace while preserving patient‑care standards.

• Identify ICU training needs based on patient acuity, staff performance, equipment, policy changes, and operational requirements.
• Support orientation, onboarding, and training of new ICU employees.
• Assist with maintaining ICU competency checklists and training records.
• Ensure training is documented and competency‑based.
• Ensure employees perform only duties for which they are trained, validated, authorized, and legally permitted.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental training with the Surgery and Receiving Supervisors when appropriate.
• Complete a minimum of 10 hours of annual continuing education in leadership, management, supervision, or related professional‑development topics.

• Perform ICU technical duties consistent with training, validated competency, hospital policy, and…