ER Veterinary Nursing Manager — Lead, Grow, Impact

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401K match

Leadership and clinical training

Travel stipend for VEG conferences

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team and shape emergency nursing leadership. You will empower staff, foster a collaborative culture, and ensure exceptional patient care while guiding growth for VEGgies.

This leadership role emphasizes mentorship, process-to-purpose alignment, and delivering top-tier care in a fast-paced environment. You will work with hospital leadership to optimize operations and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician licensed in the state of practice.
• 5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong odors.
• Available nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day flow for nursing team and provide necessary tools and support.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, productivity, hiring, onboarding and offboarding.
• Address patient care issues and team dynamics with empathy and clarity.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and shift leads to align goals and flow.
• Use doctor feedback to guide team development and maintain medical excellence.
• Lead with VEG values: openness, togetherness, heroic helping.
• Promote 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 for career growth.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Leadership

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT certification

AVMA-accredited program preferred

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team and shape emergency nursing leadership. You will empower staff, foster a collaborative culture, and ensure exceptional patient care while guiding growth for VEGgies.

This leadership role emphasizes mentorship, process-to-purpose alignment, and delivering top-tier care in a fast-paced environment. You will work with hospital leadership to optimize operations and patient outcomes.