Nursing Manager
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS) seeks an experienced, highly motivated, and
collaborative Nursing Manager. The Nursing Manager is an integral position on the senior
management team that is responsible for strategic and operational management of all aspects of
nursing care in support of a team of leading specialists in critical care, internal medicine, surgery,
cardiology, ophthalmology and oncology. The Nursing Manager will be focused on cultivating and
motivating a high performing, highly communicative culture where clinical excellence, customer
service, continuous improvement and team orientation are valued. Administrative leadership
experience in a specialty clinical veterinary setting is required. Veterinary Technician Specialist
credentials are very strongly preferred.
CUVS (www.cuvs.org), which opened its doors in January 2011 in Stamford, CT, is a specialty and 24hour emergency hospital affiliated with Cornell University. Our mission is to offer the most advanced
diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in a patient-centered and efficient model of care, while providing
excellent service that respects the needs of the client and referring veterinarian. Our 20,000 square foot
facility is located within the new Harbor Point development in downtown Stamford, a growing
cultural and commercial hub less than an hour from Manhattan.
This position offers an outstanding opportunity for an energetic and experienced technicianadministrator with top-flight clinical credentials, outstanding organization, excellent communication,
and strong mentoring/teaching skills. The Nursing Manager will be responsible for training, scheduling
and leading a nursing staff of over 20 technicians, assistants, and floor supervisors to assure effective
and consistent case management from receiving through discharge. This position will provide for
appropriate orientation, training, and in-service education for nursing staff, while overseeing and
assisting with continuing education for regional LVTs. The Nursing Manager must have the ability to
multi-task and juggle multiple work streams while setting/managing priorities and providing consistent
follow through.
Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and
Client Services Manager, this position will help to ensure that CUVS is living up to its promise of
delivering the highest level of patient-centered veterinary care, in a service-oriented medical center..
A collaborative approach, personal integrity, excellent interpersonal skills, and a dedication to
continuous learning and improvement are essential aspects of the CUVS philosophy. Individuals with
a strong work ethic, good sense of humor, and an appreciation of diversity are strongly encouraged to
apply.
CUVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUVS offers a highly competitive compensation package
with an excellent, comprehensive benefits program. Please email a resume and cover letter,
including salary requirements, to hr@cuvs.org, Attn: Dr. Susan Hackner, BVSc, MRCVS, DACVIM,
DACVECC Chief Medical Officer & Chief Operating Officer.