The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Veterinary Nurse Supervisor. This position serves as a working supervisor within Large Animal Clinical Sciences (LACS), responsible for both direct supervision of veterinary nursing staff and hands-on delivery of advanced clinical care to large animal patients. The role oversees daily operations, including staffing, workflow coordination, and patient care prioritization across assigned services, while actively participating in clinical duties to ensure continuity of care. The position supervises multiple personnel groups, including ECC/ICU technicians, service/rotating technicians, assistants, interns, and veterinary students, and is accountable for performance management, training, and employee development. This role functions as a front-line leader and clinical expert, balancing operational oversight with direct patient care responsibilities, while contributing to staffing decisions, clinical standards, and workflow efficiency that impact patient outcomes and hospital operations.
The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend, evening, or holiday work may be required of this position.
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Required Qualifications:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Location:
Knoxville, Tennessee
On-Site
Compensation and Benefits:
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted.
About The College
The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM), located in Knoxville, was established by an act of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.
UTCVM is one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health, enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.
Operational Leadership & Staff Supervision
Provides day-to-day supervision of veterinary nursing staff, including technicians, assistants, interns, and students across multiple service areas. Develops and adjusts staffing assignments and shift coverage in real time to meet patient care demands and maintain safe operations. Coordinates workflow and patient care priorities, ensuring efficient throughput and adherence to hospital protocols. Conducts performance management activities, including evaluations, coaching, and corrective actions, in alignment with university policies. Participates in hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff; supports retention and workforce planning efforts. Addresses routine operational and employee concerns; escalates complex issues as appropriate. Monitors scheduling, payroll, and leave usage to ensure compliance with institutional practices.
Direct Clinical Care, Training & Clinical Leadership
Provides advanced-level veterinary nursing care for large animal patients, including support for diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia, and surgical procedures. Functions as an active service technician to maintain patient care coverage and support high-demand periods. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor, teaching staff, interns, house officers, and students proper techniques and best practices. Demonstrates and reinforces proficiency in clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, catheterization, emergency response, and perioperative care. Assists with procedure setup, execution, and recovery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to protocols. Contributes to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and workflow improvements.
Operational Leadership & Staff Supervision
Provides day-to-day supervision of veterinary nursing staff, including technicians, assistants, interns, and students across multiple service areas. Develops and adjusts staffing assignments and shift coverage in real time to meet patient care demands and maintain safe operations. Coordinates workflow and patient care priorities, ensuring efficient throughput and adherence to hospital protocols. Conducts performance management activities, including evaluations, coaching, and corrective actions, in alignment with university policies. Participates in hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff; supports retention and workforce planning efforts. Addresses routine operational and employee concerns; escalates complex issues as appropriate. Monitors scheduling, payroll, and leave usage to ensure compliance with institutional practices.
Direct Clinical Care, Training & Clinical Leadership
Provides advanced-level veterinary nursing care for large animal patients, including support for diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia, and surgical procedures. Functions as an active service technician to maintain patient care coverage and support high-demand periods. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor, teaching staff, interns, house officers, and students proper techniques and best practices. Demonstrates and reinforces proficiency in clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, catheterization, emergency response, and perioperative care. Assists with procedure setup, execution, and recovery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to protocols. Contributes to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and workflow improvements.