ABOUT VEG

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!

At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve.

This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible.

VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

THE JOB

Being a Nursing Manager means doing more than simply leading a veterinary nursing team. It means building a culture where people are empowered, connected, and proud of the work they do. Through your compassion, collaboration, and a deep investment in your people, you’ll play a vital role in shaping what emergency nursing leadership should look like. You’ll be the bridge between process and purpose—ensuring exceptional patient care while creating an environment where VEGgies grow, thrive, and brag about where they work.

This isn’t your typical leadership role. It’s your opportunity to transform the emergency experience for your team, our customers, and yourself.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Manage day-to-day flow for nursing team, ensuring they have the tools and support they need to shine
Oversee scheduling, payroll, productivity, hiring, onboarding and offboarding
Address patient care issues and team dynamics with empathy and clarity
Partner with fellow hospital leadership and shift leads to align on goals and hospital flow
Use doctor feedback to guide team development and maintain medical excellence
Lead with VEG values—especially openness, togetherness, and heroic helping
Champion a culture of learning with in-house training, mentorship, and development pathways
Ensure licensure, performance standards, and education programs are upheld across the team
Drive meaningful 1:1s, check-ins, and student mentorship that fuel long-term career growth

WHAT YOU NEED

Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located is required; A.S. or B.S. from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is strongly preferred
5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role, emergency-specific experience preferred; 2+ years of leadership experience
Excellent communication and people skills
Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

WHO YOU ARE

Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

Competitive compensation ($73,000 - 91,000 based on experience) including base and 401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling