Emergency & Critical Care Lead Veterinary Nurse

Neel Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Nurse to join our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team. This leadership role is ideal for a skilled veterinary professional with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced emergency environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Lead, mentor, and support the ECC veterinary nursing team. Deliver high-quality nursing care for emergency and critical patients. Place IV catheters, perform blood draws, monitor anesthesia, and administer treatments as directed. Recognize common veterinary medications and assist with emergency procedures. Communicate effectively with veterinarians, team members, and clients. Prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Previous veterinary medicine experience required. Prior leadership or managerial experience required. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced ECC setting. Experience with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and drug recognition preferred. Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedules 401K with company match Career development and training Join Neel Veterinary Hospital and help lead a dedicated Emergency & Critical Care team committed to providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service. About Neel Veterinary Hospital Neel Veterinary Hospital is a 14k square foot, hybrid/full-service small animal veterinary hospital, serving the Oklahoma City community for over 30 years. We have a collaborative team of DVMs, including multiple specialists (Surgery, ABVP), Rotating Small Animal Interns, and experienced knowledgeable support staff members. We have nine exam rooms, a double surgery suite, a full in-house lab, u/s, radiology, a fully staffed 24/7 ICU, and the only pet-specific Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber in Oklahoma.  Our goal is to provide the care and facilities necessary to make sure that the pets entrusted to us live long and healthy life, as pain-free and as comfortably as possible. We accomplish this by employing only an empathetic, respectful, knowledgeable, and dedicated staff, maintaining a state-of-the-art, clean and comfortable hospital, utilizing cutting-edge technology and preventative health care plans, and always putting the health and comfort of the pet first above all else. At Neel Veterinary Hospital, your pet has access to the greatest variety and most advanced medical services and procedures available in the state, as well as collaborative and hands-on mentorship. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff. Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Neel Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.