Description

Emergency & Critical Care Lead Veterinary Nurse

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Compensation: $20.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

Neel Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Nurse to join our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team. This leadership role is ideal for a skilled veterinary professional with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Lead, mentor, and support the ECC veterinary nursing team.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care for emergency and critical patients.
• Place IV catheters, perform blood draws, monitor anesthesia, and administer treatments as directed.
• Recognize common veterinary medications and assist with emergency procedures.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, team members, and clients.
• Prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous veterinary medicine experience required.
• Prior leadership or managerial experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced ECC setting.
• Experience with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and drug recognition preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

Join Neel Veterinary Hospital and help lead a dedicated Emergency & Critical Care team committed to providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service.