ER Veterinary Nursing Manager — Lead with Growth & Flexibility

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Equity after one year

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Referral program

Job summary

The Veterinary Emergency Group in Manhattan Beach, CA seeks a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and excellence in emergency care.

You will oversee scheduling, onboarding, patient care, and staff development while guiding your VEGgies to grow, thrive, and take pride in their work. This leadership role трансforms the emergency experience for your team, our clients, and yourself.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the practice state
• 5+ years in clinical veterinary nursing; 2+ years leadership
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

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

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Empathy

People skills

Nursing leadership

Education

Veterinary technician credential

AVMA-accredited program

Job description

The Veterinary Emergency Group in Manhattan Beach, CA seeks a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and excellence in emergency care.

You will oversee scheduling, onboarding, patient care, and staff development while guiding your VEGgies to grow, thrive, and take pride in their work. This leadership role трансforms the emergency experience for your team, our clients, and yourself.