Emergency Veterinary Nursing Manager — Lead & Grow

VEG ER for Pets; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health/dental/vision benefits

Equity opportunity after 1 year

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced Nursing Manager to lead an emergency veterinary nursing team. You will build a culture where staff are empowered, connected, and proud of their work, partnering with leadership to ensure exceptional patient care and a thriving learning environment.

The role focuses on shaping emergency nursing leadership, staff development, and maintaining medical excellence while fostering an environment where VEGgies grow and contribute meaningfully to

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) required in the state of the practice.
• A.S. or B.S. from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program strongly preferred.
• 5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role, emergency experience preferred; 2+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing leadership

Emergency nursing

Communication

People management

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced Nursing Manager to lead an emergency veterinary nursing team. You will build a culture where staff are empowered, connected, and proud of their work, partnering with leadership to ensure exceptional patient care and a thriving learning environment.

The role focuses on shaping emergency nursing leadership, staff development, and maintaining medical excellence while fostering an environment where VEGgies grow and contribute meaningfully to