Clinical Manager, Specialty Departments

Clinical Nurse Manager

Location:

Austin, TX

Schedule:

Monday – Friday | Flexible Weekends

Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 annually, based on experience

We are looking for a highly skilled, self‑motivated, and team‑oriented professional to serve as Clinical Nurse Manager for our Surgery, Neurology, Central Sterile, and Anesthesia departments. The role requires oversight of daily clinical operations, staff development, scheduling, and direct patient care support. The manager will work closely with the Medical Director and Hospital Director to maintain departmental standards and achieve organizational goals.

• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for employees.
• Hold regular one‑on‑ones with supervisors and staff; track and document performance.
• Oversee annual performance appraisals, raises, and disciplinary actions in partnership with leadership/HR.
• Facilitate departmental, leadership, and managerial meetings.
• Create and manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and workflow efficiency.
• Approve timesheets, PTO, and process payroll.
• Address attendance/punctuality concerns and arrange coverage for absences.
• Support recruiting: post jobs, interview candidates, oversee working interviews, extend offers, and coordinate onboarding/offboarding.
• Review and update protocols, training manuals, and job descriptions.
• Collaborate with managers and education teams to deliver consistent training programs.
• Address client concerns, de‑escalate when possible or appropriately escalated.
• Gather real‑time feedback from doctors on workflows and patient care.
• Maintain accurate employee records, forms, and documentation.
• Track departmental goals, common errors, and KPIs to drive process improvements.

• Associate’s degree in animal technology or Bachelor’s preferred; current technical certification (RVT, CVT, LVT, CVA). Relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience in a veterinary clinical role.
• At least 2 years of full‑time leadership experience (lead, supervisor, manager).
• Demonstrated ability to build a culture of trust, collaboration, and positivity.
• Adaptability and willingness to go the extra mile for patient and client experience.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills; additional languages are a plus.

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and discounts (including pet discount)
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Uniform stipend
• Retirement plan

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.