Director of Veterinary Nursing - Specialty Services

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!

CVETS is the premiere 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! () 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.

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

• 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, collaborate with our doctors to standardize procedures, and suggest improvements 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.

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.