Nurse Manager
About the Role
Utah Veterinary Emergency Center (UVEC) is a newly established, independently owned veterinary urgent care hospital in Herriman, Utah. We are building a practice committed to the gold standard of medicine while prioritizing team well-being and genuine community impact. As the Nurse Manager, you will be the backbone of the clinical team, leading training and development, driving departmental operations, and partnering with doctors and directors in a well-equipped, modern facility. Your leadership will shape the foundation of our hospital from day one.
Schedule & Pay
$70,000–$75,000/year salary depending on experience and licensure.
- 10-hour shifts: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Maximum of 16 shifts per month—sustainable scheduling prioritized
Benefits & Perks
- 50 hours of PTO / 30 hours sick pay annually—immediately vested with no accrual period
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Continuing education (CE) allowance
- Well-stocked kitchen with quality coffee, snacks, and meals provided on long shift days
- Employee pet care discounts
- No corporate red tape—independent ownership means decisions are made by clinicians
Responsibilities
- Team leadership and development: assist with onboarding and interviews for new hires
- Oversee training for new hires and employees
- Assist in performance reviews with the hospital director
- Maintain safety standards for employees and patients
- Manage daily departmental operations—ensure processes are being followed
- Drive process improvements to optimize hospital flow and efficiency alongside the medical director and hospital director
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical records and process logs
- Act as liaison between veterinarians and support staff as needed
- Address and resolve client escalations
- Address and resolve employee escalations alongside the hospital director
- Assist with cases as needed
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred—unlicensed technicians with strong hands-on experience will be considered
- Prior veterinary clinical experience required; urgent care or specialty experience a plus
- Strong diagnostic and technical skills with a willingness to develop and teach team members
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—de-escalation skills preferred
- A genuine commitment to compassionate, evidence-based veterinary medicine
- A strong work ethic and the drive to continuously improve—you hold yourself to a high standard
About Us
UVEC is not a corporate consolidation play. We are an independently owned practice founded by veterinary professionals who believe the industry can do better—for doctors, technicians, staff, and pets and their families. Located in rapidly growing Herriman and the surrounding southwest Salt Lake Valley, UVEC is built around modern medicine, sustainable work-life balance, and a culture where great clinicians do great work.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for toxic behavior. This is a team of professionals who treat each other with respect, lift each other up, and hold each other accountable. If you’re ready to raise the bar and be part of something built to last, we’d love to hear from you.