Emergency Veterinary Nursing Manager — Lead & Grow Talent

3M HEALTHCARE; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation + 401K

Health Benefits

Equity after one year

ER CE + travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag & snacks

Job summary

VEG is seeking a Nursing Manager to build an empowered, connected nursing team and shape emergency nursing leadership. You will bridge process and purpose to ensure exceptional patient care while fostering VEGgies' growth, development, and pride in their work.

This leadership role advances a culture of learning with in-house training, mentorship, and development pathways, alongside strong collaboration with hospital leadership. Night/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician in the state the VEG practice is located; 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Emergency nursing

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician in NJ

AS/BS in Vet Tech (AVMA preferred)

Job description

VEG is seeking a Nursing Manager to build an empowered, connected nursing team and shape emergency nursing leadership. You will bridge process and purpose to ensure exceptional patient care while fostering VEGgies' growth, development, and pride in their work.

This leadership role advances a culture of learning with in-house training, mentorship, and development pathways, alongside strong collaboration with hospital leadership. Night/weekend availability may be required.