Emergency Vet Nursing Supervisor — Lead, Mentor, Impact

VEG ER for Pets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day one

401K match

Travel stipend

Leadership & mentorship programs

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Job summary

VEG for Pets in New York is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to empower a team of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to show up as their best selves, every shift. You help your VEGgies grow in skill, in confidence, and in community.

You keep care quality high, team morale higher, and culture at the center of it all. This role leads with empathy, tackles tough conversations, and thrives in a fast-moving, forward-thinking ER environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a clinical veterinary nursing or technician role.
• A focus on developing leadership skills.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours and lift up to 25 kg on own, 40 kg with assistance.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants at all levels, with feedback and structure that helps them grow.
• Address team issues with clarity and care, always protecting the patients and the team.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on performance, feedback, recognition, and big-picture planning.
• Help design and maintain hospital flow to reflect VEG Spikes and ensure patients see a doctor promptly.
• Jump in to address customer concerns in real time and partner with leadership for lasting solutions.
• Keep people and pets together, supported, and cared for throughout their visit.
• Manage the nursing schedule, PTO requests, and daily coverage needs.
• Guide team utilization to meet operational needs and individual development goals.
• Lead team huddles and meetings to keep everyone aligned and inspired.
• Collaborate across the leadership team to ensure smooth, efficient hospital operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Clinical veterinary nursing

Shift work flexibility

Communication

Job description

VEG for Pets in New York is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to empower a team of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to show up as their best selves, every shift. You help your VEGgies grow in skill, in confidence, and in community.

You keep care quality high, team morale higher, and culture at the center of it all. This role leads with empathy, tackles tough conversations, and thrives in a fast-moving, forward-thinking ER environment.