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Veterinary Technician Director - Emergency & Critical Care

$60k - $80k

West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency Veterinary Center

Lead, Mentor, and Elevate Veterinary Nursing at One of East Tennessee's Premier Emergency Hospitals

Are you a credentialed Veterinary Technician who is passionate about Emergency & Critical Care medicine, developing veterinary professionals, and advancing the veterinary nursing profession?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville (AESC Knoxville) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nursing Director to lead our growing team of Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical leader who wants to make a lasting impact on patient care, technician development, hospital operations, and team culture. We are looking for a leader who enjoys being actively involved on the hospital floornot someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day. You'll work alongside our technicians, assistants, veterinarians, and leadership team to strengthen training programs, improve nursing standards, support recruitment and retention efforts, and help build the next generation of exceptional veterinary technicians.

If you've been looking for a role where you can combine your passion for emergency medicine, leadership, mentorship, and veterinary nursing excellence, we'd love to meet you.

Salary: $60,000$80,000 annually (based on experience and credentials)

Why Veterinary Technicians Love Working at AESC Knoxville

At AESC Knoxville, veterinary technicians play a critical role in delivering advanced emergency and specialty care. We believe highly trained, credentialed technicians deserve opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development.

As our Veterinary Nursing Director, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Lead and mentor a talented team of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
  • Help recruit, train, and retain top veterinary talent
  • Develop technician training programs and career advancement pathways
  • Improve patient care standards and nursing protocols
  • Collaborate directly with specialists, emergency veterinarians, and hospital leadership
  • Influence hospital-wide clinical and operational initiatives
  • Support and elevate the role of credentialed veterinary technicians
  • Help shape the future growth of a rapidly expanding emergency and specialty hospital
West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency Veterinary Center
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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