Veterinary Medicine Shift Supervisor - 3rd Shift/Overnights in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Ethos Veterinary Health

The Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) has been providing advanced specialty and emergency veterinary care to the community since 2004. Over the past 20 years, we have grown into one of the largest small animal emergency and specialty hospitals in Indiana, offering services in emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, and cardiology.

Our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care through collaboration, advanced medicine, and a supportive culture. As Indiana’s only Level II Certified Critical Care Facility, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care for even the most complex and life-threatening cases.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Overnight Shift Supervisor to join our nursing leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on supporting daily hospital operations, developing team members, and ensuring exceptional patient and client care during overnight hours.

The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, highly collaborative, and passionate about coaching and supporting veterinary teams in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.

• Provide real-time leadership, support, and coaching to nursing team members during overnight shifts
• Partner closely with DVMs and hospital leadership to support patient care and operational efficiency
• Help coordinate workflow, prioritize tasks, and remove barriers to care delivery
• Deliver constructive feedback and support ongoing team development
• Address and de-escalate interpersonal conflicts professionally and respectfully
• Lead shift huddles and communicate hospital priorities and updates
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture aligned with hospital values
• Support training initiatives and encourage continuous learning and growth
• Monitor staffing and operational needs while escalating concerns appropriately

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a veterinary emergency or specialty hospital
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and compassionate care
• Veterinary technician/nurse certification preferred
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

At NIVES, you’ll work alongside an incredible team of specialists, emergency clinicians, technicians, and support staff who are deeply committed to patient care and to one another. We believe strong leadership starts with service, collaboration, and supporting the people doing the work every day.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact in veterinary medicine, we would love to hear from you.