Veterinary Nursing Manager, VERC

The Veterinary Emergency Referral Center (VERC) in PENSACOLA, FL is seeking a full-time Nursing Manager to lead and elevate our Emergency nursing team! This is a key leadership role for an experienced veterinary nursing professional who is passionate about people, medicine, and operational excellence in a fast-paced emergency setting.

• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• And more!

You are a visionary veterinary nursing leader who thrives in emergency medicine and understands the impact strong leadership has on patient care, team engagement, and hospital success. You are people-focused, strategic, and hands-on when needed. You value a positive, respectful, and collaborative hospital culture and are motivated to mentor others, develop future leaders, and continuously improve systems and outcomes.

You adapt easily in high-acuity environments, communicate clearly and confidently, and lead with empathy, accountability, and purpose. Most importantly, you are passionate about advancing veterinary nursing and making a meaningful difference for patients, clients, and teams.

The Nursing Manager plays a critical leadership role within VERC, partnering closely with medical and operational leaders to ensure exceptional patient care, efficient workflows, and a thriving nursing team. This role blends strategic planning with day-to-day operational leadership and is ideal for a motivated leader ready to make a lasting impact.

• Set and communicate a clear vision for the nursing department aligned with hospital goals
• Provide strong, visible leadership that supports excellence in emergency patient care
• Oversee daily nursing operations, addressing escalated issues and removing workflow barriers
• Develop and execute nursing strategies that support organizational priorities
• Translate long-term goals into actionable, measurable initiatives
• Mentor nursing supervisors and develop emerging leaders
• Support ongoing education, skill development, and career growth across the nursing team
• Build and maintain a resilient, high-performing team in a high-acuity environment
• Monitor performance, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that promote accountability and consistency

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician/Nurse (LVT, RVT, CVT, or equivalent)
• Significant experience in emergency and/or specialty veterinary medicine
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a clinical setting
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) required; multilingual skills a plus

VERC is a fast-paced, high-intensity emergency veterinary hospital, home to eight emergency doctors. Our team is committed to practicing top-quality medicine, staying current with advancements in veterinary technology, and supporting continual growth at every level.

We pride ourselves on educating clients, treating every patient with compassion, and providing access to state-of-the-art equipment and advanced procedures — all within a supportive environment where team members are encouraged to succeed.

Apply today and join a hospital where leadership matters, growth is encouraged, and nursing excellence sets the standard.

Physical/Environmental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of each of these jobs. While performing the duties of any of these positions, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time;

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