Job No: 541429
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Executive/Director/Management, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28311000 - VM-HOSPITAL
Job Description
Classification Title:
Veterinary Hospital Supervisor
Classification Minimum Requirements
Associates degree and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Job Description:
Make a Difference Every Day. Develop Outstanding Teams. Shape the Future of Veterinary Oncology.
At the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital, our mission is advancing animal health through exceptional care, discovery, and learning. Every day, our teams provide outstanding patient care, educate future veterinary professionals, and contribute to innovations that advance veterinary medicine.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Veterinary Nursing Staff Supervisor to lead and inspire our Oncology Nursing Team. This is a unique opportunity for a veterinary professional who is committed to developing people, advancing patient care, and fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and teamwork.
As a hands-on working supervisor, you will maintain an active presence on the hospital floor, working alongside the oncology nursing staff while providing leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight. You will support a team across Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology, partnering with faculty clinicians, house officers, students, and hospital leadership to ensure exceptional patient care while helping educate the next generation of veterinary professionals.
In this role, you will contribute directly to our vision: to be the destination for advancing animal care, where patients, clients, students, and staff know they matter.
Why This Role Matters
Our oncology patients and their families rely on compassionate, skilled teams during some of the most important moments of their veterinary journey. As Nursing Staff Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring that care is delivered with excellence while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
This position offers the opportunity to:
· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of oncology veterinary nurses and assistants while helping train future veterinary professionals.
· Partner with nationally recognized specialists in Medical, Surgical, and Radiation Oncology.
· Help shape operations and workflows that improve patient care and team effectiveness.
· Work in a collaborative academic environment committed to innovation, learning, and excellence.
What You'll Do
As a working supervisor, you will balance leadership responsibilities with direct involvement in daily clinical operations. Working alongside the oncology nursing team, you will support patient care, coordinate workflow, mentor staff, and help resolve challenges in real time. Through visible leadership and active engagement, you will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Key responsibilities include:
· Supervise daily operations through an active floor presence and direct support of clinical activities.
· Work alongside staff to provide high-quality nursing care and ensure efficient workflow.
· Serve as a real-time resource for staff and help resolve operational and patient care challenges.
· Coach, mentor, and support the professional growth and performance of veterinary nursing staff.
· Recruit, onboard, and train new team members.
· Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and hospital leadership to support service goals.
· Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.
· Model professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.
About the Service
This position oversees nursing staff within:
· Medical Oncology
· Surgical Oncology
· Radiation Oncology
Learn more about our Oncology Service: https://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/clinical-services/oncology/
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a collaborative leader who is passionate about patient care, staff development, and teaching.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Strong experience in veterinary nursing and patient care.
· Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others while fostering teamwork, accountability, and strong communication.
· Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
· A desire to contribute to an academic teaching hospital focused on advancing veterinary medicine.
Schedule & Benefits
The Oncology Service operates Monday through Friday. This supervisory role may, on occasion, require working hours earlier than 8:00 a.m. or later than 5:00 p.m. based on operational needs.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position and is considered essential personnel. A post-offer education verification, background check, and health assessment are required.
Join Us
If you're looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can develop people, advance veterinary medicine, and make a lasting difference for patients and their families, we encourage you to apply. Your leadership will directly impact both the team you support and the animals we serve.
Expected Salary:
$28 - $31 /hr
Preferred
• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred
• Supervisory/Leadership Experience
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes; Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.
Applications Close: 30 September 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541429
Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.