Veterinary Nurse Manager

Step Into Leadership. Shape the Future of Vet Medicine.

No Overnights | Flexible Shifts | Pet Benefits | Urgent Care + General Practice

Sploot Veterinary Care is rewriting the rules of veterinary medicine, and your next role could be part of it!

The Sploot Difference

At Sploot, we believe that cared-for teams provide better medicine. By prioritizing support, mentorship, and work-life balance, our medical teams provide the Gold Standard of veterinary care to our clients.

• Sustainable Schedules: 10- or 12-hour shifts with varying days per week, with no overnights
• Mentorship at Every Stage: work alongside a phenomenal team of doctors and nurses who are here to answer your questions and provide guidance on a daily basis
• Tech-Forward Tools: utilize Sploot’s modern tools for modern care, including a laparoscopic surgery suite and CoVET AI Scribe to handle note-taking
• Unique Case Mix: practicing both urgent care and general practice, no day is ever the same
• Exceptional Pet Benefits: get care either free, at cost, or deep discounts for up to 5 of your own pets

Who You Are

• Active licensure with the state of Illinois preferred but not required 
• Clinical Experience: 5+ years of vet tech experience.
• Team-First Mindset: Collaborative, communicative, and willing to jump in where needed. No ego - just great care.
• Organized & Proactive: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and a knack for improving processes.
• Compassionate & Growth-Oriented: Gentle with pets, respectful with clients, and motivated to keep learning and improving veterinary care.
• Experience in urgent or emergency care
• Experience in dentistry and  anesthesia required

What You’ll Do

• Clinical Partnership: Support veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Client Education & Support: Guide and reassure pet parents by clearly explaining care plans and at-home instructions.
• Technical & Lab Skills: Perform blood draws, lab tests, IV catheter placement, radiographs (including dental), medication/vaccine administration, and assist with wound care. 
• Training & Mentorship: Provide thorough, continuous hands-on training to both floor nurses and their managers. 
• Support Clinic Staffing: Develop clinic schedules, assist with the interview process for prospective nurses, and support onboarding new nurses. 
• Maintain Fidelity of Clinic Operations: Coordinate regular staff meetings and ensure that all team members adhere to attendance and medical policies. 

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Pay: $36–$38/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays.
• Full reimbursement for Illinois technician licensure + up to 10 hours of CE annually
• Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts for up to 5 of your own pets
• Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO, and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events

At Sploot, we’re building the future of vet med one clinic, one case, and one team member at a time. Join our team and discover how fun, fulfilling, and supportive a veterinary career can be.

Sploot is an equal opportunity employer and practices continuous hiring in accordance with Illinois state law. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

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