ER Veterinary Nursing Manager — Lead, Grow & Mentor

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 87,000–110,000 USD peryear

401K match

Health, dental and vision benefits

Travel stipend for ER CE and travel

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team and shape emergency nursing leadership. You will create a culture where team members are empowered, connected, and proud of their work, guiding development and maintaining clinical excellence.

You will partner with hospital leadership to align on goals, ensure patient care, and foster growth for VEGgies through mentorship and in-house training.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located is required; A.S./B.S. from an AVMA-accredited program is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role; 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day flow for nursing team, ensuring they have tools and support 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 flow.
• Use doctor feedback to guide team development and maintain medical excellence.
• Lead with VEG values—openness, togetherness, heroic helping.
• Champion learning with in-house training 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

Emergency nursing leadership

Clinical nursing expertise

Communication skills

Night/weekend availability

Education

CVT/RVT/LVMT credential

AVMA-accredited program preferred

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team and shape emergency nursing leadership. You will create a culture where team members are empowered, connected, and proud of their work, guiding development and maintaining clinical excellence.

You will partner with hospital leadership to align on goals, ensure patient care, and foster growth for VEGgies through mentorship and in-house training.