Area Lead Nurse - Somerville

About the role

The Area lead nurse will guide and inspire the support team through developmental activities. They will assist in clinic performance and health, ensuring optimal patient care, medical quality standards, and operational efficiency. This role involves being a partner of the clinic leadership team, actively participating in developing and administering initiatives and training programs, and advocating for the support team.

Core Clinical LVT Responsibilities

• Administer anesthetics and prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures.
• Maintain a clean and scent-free environment for patients and hospital areas.
• Take radiographs and perform clinical laboratory procedures.
• Answer client questions about various aspects of animal care, up to a certain level.
• Prepare and administer medications according to veterinarian instructions.

Training Responsibilities

• Train nursing staff and uphold medical quality metrics.
• Aid in the hiring of nurses for clinics overseen by managers.
• Coordinate onboarding programs for the nursing team.
• Support new clinic launches and train new staff.
• Maintain a skills checklist and development roadmap for nurses.
• Develop or source training materials and lectures for team members.
• Deliver CE training and hold events to support recruitment efforts.

Skills

• Continued Education: Lifelong learner with a focus on team and hospital needs.
• Developing Nurses and Assistants: Awareness of developmental goals and resources for growth.
• Clear and Effective Communication: Sets clear expectations and equitably distributes workload.
• Drive for Results: Takes initiative and meets or exceeds objectives.
• Effective Teambuilder: Blends strengths and fosters a strong team spirit.
• Managing Vision & Purpose: Communicates vision and breaks down larger goals into manageable chunks.
• Safety Management: Fosters a culture committed to the safety of team members, pets, and clients.
• Self-Awareness: Self-knowledge of strengths and weaknesses, proactive feedback seeking.
• Veterinary Quality: Understands factors contributing to quality care and works to fortify them.

Qualifications

• CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT certification.
• 4+ years experience as a veterinary technician.
• Previous managerial experience in a veterinary clinic or similar healthcare setting.

We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $72,000-$79,000/annual based on experience.
• Team-Based Profit Sharing Bonus.
• CE Stipend & Additional Time Off for CE.
• 401(k) with partial employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Parental leave of up to 16 weeks paid.
• Discounts on in-clinic services for pets.
• Membership to Rocket Lawyer.
• Commuter benefits.
• Medical, dental & vision plan options.
• Access to mental health support via EAP, Talkspace, & Ginger.
• 100% covered medical plans for qualified employees.
• Figs scrubs & stocked pantries.