Thrive Pet Healthcare Baton Rouge , LA 70804
Posted 2 weeks ago
Veterinary Nursing Director
Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
Baton Rouge, LA
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Established in 1995, Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center has enjoyed serving Troy and the Miami County area. Our veterinarians and team members strive to provide the best medicine and care possible to all creatures great and small. In addition to traditional methods, we also offer holistic and V.O.M., a non-surgical approach to spinal pain and mobility problems.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is looking for a Veterinary Nursing Director to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
The Nursing Director will serve as a working leader to provide guidance to technician supervisors and create effective working relationships with hospital leadership and veterinarians. Their primary focus is delivering remarkable nursing care to pets by collaborating between technical staff leaders and veterinarians. They will communicate medical, behavioral, and performance expectations to their team in alignment with the hospital's medical excellence committee. They will have oversight of scheduling, staff performance and feedback to ensure quality control and consistency. Hours may include nights, weekends and holidays.
Role Responsibilities:
Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
Veterinary technician licensure preferred
Has a minimum of 3 years' experience as an emergency veterinary technician
Is self-motivated
Has excellent people skills (Ethical, diplomatic, courteous, professional)
Has strong leadership skills (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
Is detail oriented and organized
Possesses strong technical skills
Strong anesthesia monitoring skills required
Phlebotomy experience required
Ability to multi-task and adjust and learn in a fast-paced environment
Are energetic: TEAM players with great communication skills
Able to fully use their technical skills, as well as, learn from new experiences
Provide input and assist with all aspects of patient care.
You'll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare
Benefits
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
and so much more!
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
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