Anesthesia Nurse Supervisor / Veterinary Nurse III

Working/Functional Title

Anesthesia Nurse Supervisor

Position Summary

This position oversees and actively participates (approximately 50% of time) in the daily care and management of animal patients within the Anesthesia Unit of the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC). The role supports and facilitates the anesthesia services clinical, teaching, and research functions. Responsibilities include supervising, hiring, and training technical staff; ensuring adequate staffing levels; and performing duties typically carried out by veterinary nurses to maintain workflow and provide direct patient care support.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school with coursework in Veterinary Technology; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in patient care, surgery, drug dosing and sterilization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the S tate of Michigan, or attainment of such certification within one year of date of employment.

Desired Qualifications

3- 5 Years as a veterinary nurse/technician in an educational setting. Experience in anesthesia. Supervisory experience and training. Ideal qualities in an applicant include effective communication skills, takes responsibility, builds trust, attentive to and understands the views of others, has a positive attitude, resolves conflicts constructively and respectively, builds positive working relationships with all staff and collaborates effectively with team members and across departments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, resume and three professional references

Work Hours

Working schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime working hours, with occasional night and weekend hours if necessary.

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL

Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting animal patients onto cages and medical equipment; carrying animals between cages and exam tables and gurneys; pushing carts containing animals and equipment to other units; climbing stairs carrying lab samples; restraining animals; preparing for medical procedures and treatments. Lift animals up to 50lbs individually and up to 150lbs as a team.

Summary of Health Risks

Potential exposure to animals or specimens with Mycobacterium Work with animals or unfixed tissue. Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort).

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends November 11, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.