Emergency Vet Nursing Manager: Lead, Mentor, Grow

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K match

Bonus potential

Travel stipend for ER CE

Clinical leadership programs

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral rewards

VEG swag

Meals provided

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team in an emergency setting. You will empower staff, maintain clinical excellence, and foster a culture of learning and growth across the VEG hospitals.

This is a patient-centered leadership role focused on compassionate care and operational excellence. Join VEG to shape the ER nursing leadership experience, grow your team, and advance your career within a fast-paced, supportive environment that values

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician in the state the VEG practice is located.
• 5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role; emergency experience preferred.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day flow for nursing team, ensuring 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 hospital leadership to align on goals and hospital flow.
• Use doctor feedback to guide team development and maintain medical excellence.
• Lead with VEG values—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.

Skills

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

5+ years clinical veterinary nursing

2+ years leadership

Excellent communication

Able to work in noisy environment

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (AS/BS preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team in an emergency setting. You will empower staff, maintain clinical excellence, and foster a culture of learning and growth across the VEG hospitals.

This is a patient-centered leadership role focused on compassionate care and operational excellence. Join VEG to shape the ER nursing leadership experience, grow your team, and advance your career within a fast-paced, supportive environment that values