Veterinary Charge Nurse, Overnight

Veterinary Charge Nurse – Emergency & Critical Care

$30–$36/hour + $2/hour Overnight Differential | Buckeye, AZ | Full-Time

Schedule: Choose a 4/10 or 3/12 schedule. Overnight shift is 7 p.m.–7 a.m. with one weekend day required. Additional $2/hour shift differential applies to hours worked between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC) is hiring an experienced Veterinary Charge Nurse to lead and support our overnight emergency and critical care team in Buckeye, AZ. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced veterinary professional who enjoys staff development, training, coaching, team leadership, and emergency hospital operations in a high-volume 24-hour veterinary environment.

In Your Day-to-Day You Will

Lead & Develop the Veterinary Team

• Lead support staff by example and promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Mentor veterinary technicians, technician assistants, client service staff, laboratory technicians, kennel assistants, and other hospital support team members

• Partner with the Training Coordinator to ensure new and existing employees receive effective onboarding and ongoing training

• Participate in interviewing and selecting new support staff members

• Review employee leveling criteria and benchmarks and support staff advancement

• Conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews according to hospital protocols

• Identify performance gaps and provide coaching, training, and follow-up to support employee success

• Document training and coaching activities

• Develop and teach department-specific training curriculum for ARISE Academy

Strengthen Communication & Team Engagement

• Conduct beginning-of-shift huddles to align the team on patient care, staffing, and hospital priorities

• Serve as a communication bridge between hospital leadership and overnight support staff

• Hold regular check-ins with team members and participate in leadership meetings

• Communicate hospital policies, procedures, and operational updates consistently

• Identify opportunities for employee growth, development, and advancement

• Recognize signs of employee disengagement and proactively address concerns that may impact retention

• Foster a supportive environment built on accountability, respect, and collaboration

Support Emergency Hospital Operations

• Monitor hospital areas and ensure staff are completing assigned responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate veterinary medical techniques and hospital procedures are being followed

• Reinforce exceptional customer service and help resolve client concerns and complaints when appropriate

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, OSHA requirements, and safety standards

• Partner with the inventory specialist to maintain appropriate departmental inventory levels while supporting budgetary goals

• Participate in the development and implementation of department policies and SOPs

• Identify operational deficiencies and take a solution-oriented approach to improving hospital processes

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to maintain efficient, cohesive 24-hour emergency and critical care operations

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a veterinary emergency, critical care, or specialty hospital

• Veterinary technician or veterinary nursing background with demonstrated leadership experience

• Experience mentoring, training, coaching, or supervising veterinary support staff

• Strong understanding of veterinary clinical procedures and patient care

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and address performance concerns professionally

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment

• Solution-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Ability to lead by example and foster a positive, accountable team culture

• Commitment to continuing education and professional development

• Veterinary technician license or certification preferred

About Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center

Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC) is a 24-hour emergency and critical care veterinary hospital serving the Buckeye and greater Phoenix Valley area. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate emergency and critical care for animals around the clock.

Our mission is to inspire excellence in veterinary emergency and critical care, today and tomorrow.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Paid sick time

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid veterinary license renewal fees

• Uniform allowance

• Employee pet discount

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Apply today to join the AVECCC leadership team and help inspire excellence in emergency and critical care!

AVECCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.