Veterinary Emergency Floor Manager

Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch is seeking an experienced Veterinary Emergency Floor Manager to provide hands-on leadership and support for our 24/7 Emergency Department.

This is an active, floor-based leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment, enjoys developing veterinary professionals, and knows how to keep a team organized and moving efficiently while maintaining exceptional patient and client care.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct leadership and support to emergency technicians, assistants, and support staff during assigned shifts
• Oversee daily ER floor operations, workflow, patient movement, and staff assignments
• Maintain appropriate staffing and adjust assignments based on patient volume and hospital needs
• Support the team during high-volume and critical patient situations
• Promote clear communication between doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service staff
• Help train, mentor, and develop team members
• Ensure hospital protocols, safety standards, cleanliness, and patient-care expectations are consistently followed
• Assist with employee feedback, documentation, and performance management
• Identify workflow challenges and work with hospital leadership to improve efficiency and team performance
• Lead by example and step in to assist on the floor when needed

What We're Looking For

• Veterinary emergency experience
• Previous veterinary leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred
• Strong veterinary technical knowledge and understanding of emergency hospital workflow
• Ability to confidently lead a team in a busy, rapidly changing environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide clear direction while remaining approachable and supportive
• Strong accountability and follow-through
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during stressful or critical situations
• Availability to work a schedule that supports the operational needs of a 24/7 emergency hospital

Why VMC?

Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch is a privately owned emergency and specialty hospital committed to providing our team with the resources and support needed to deliver exceptional veterinary medicine.

Our Emergency Department works alongside specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Cardiology, creating a collaborative environment with access to advanced diagnostics and specialty care.

We are looking for a leader who wants to be present on the floor, involved with the team, and invested in creating an efficient, supportive, and accountable ER environment.

If you are an experienced veterinary professional ready to take the next step in emergency leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person