Vet ER Nursing Manager — Lead & Grow

VEG ER for Pets; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health and wellness benefits

Travel stipend and learning programs

Student loan repayment assistance

Paid parental leave and flexible hours

Flexible work schedules and referral奖励

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Cambridge, MA seeks a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team and shape an excellent emergency nursing culture. You will empower clinicians, coordinate scheduling, and collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure top-tier patient care.

You will drive learning, mentorship, licensure compliance, and a patient-centered approach that grows VEGgies and enhances the ER experience for pets and families.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the VEG practice is located.
• 5+ years in a clinical nursing role; 2+ years in leadership.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day flow for nursing team, ensuring tools and support.
• 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 hospital flow.
• Use doctor feedback to guide team development and maintain medical excellence.
• Lead with VEG values—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 for career growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Emergency veterinary nursing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Night/Weekend shift availability

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

AS or BS in veterinary technology

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Cambridge, MA seeks a Nursing Manager to lead a veterinary nursing team and shape an excellent emergency nursing culture. You will empower clinicians, coordinate scheduling, and collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure top-tier patient care.

You will drive learning, mentorship, licensure compliance, and a patient-centered approach that grows VEGgies and enhances the ER experience for pets and families.