Area Lead Nurse - Chicago

The role

The Area Lead Nurse is a nurse leader who guides support team members and assists clinic leadership with performance, medical quality, and operational efficiency. This person will perform clinical duties and lead training, recruitment, and onboarding initiatives across assigned clinics.

What you will do

• Guide and inspire support team members through developmental activities
• Assist in clinic performance, medical quality standards, and operational efficiency
• Develop and administer training programs for the clinic and company
• Help veterinarians administer anesthetics and monitor patients during surgery and recovery
• Assist in medical or surgical procedures such as irrigating wounds and medication administration
• Perform clinical laboratory procedures and run in-house diagnostics
• Take radiographs using a hands-free method
• Admit and discharge patients
• Prepare and administer or dispense medications
• Train nursing staff at approximately 3 assigned clinics

Required qualifications

• Veterinary technician certification or licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT)
• 4+ years experience as a veterinary technician

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a managerial role within a veterinary clinic or similar healthcare setting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• $0 monthly premiums for qualified individuals
• Mental health support programs
• 401(k) with partial employer match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Pet Bereavement Leave
• Up to $1,000 CE Stipend + Additional CE Time Off
• Personalized training and mentorship plans
• In-Clinic Pet Care Discount
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus (up to $8,000)
• FIGS Scrubs Provided

Before you apply

• Must have independent, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
• Bond Vet does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role
• Bond Vet cannot facilitate F-1 visa STEM OPT for this position
• Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation

About the company

Bond Vet is a veterinary organization providing primary and urgent care through a network of clinics. The company focuses on strengthening the human-animal bond using technology and a collaborative culture.