Veterinary Emergency Nursing Leader: Growth & Mentorship

VEG ER for Pets; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

401K match

Leadership and clinical training

Travel stipend for ER CE

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Referral rewards

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG is seeking a Nursing Manager in California to lead a veterinary nursing team in an emergency setting. The role focuses on empowering staff, fostering a culture of care, and aligning processes with patient-centered goals.

Strong leadership will shape how the team delivers high-quality care and mentor VEGgies toward career growth. This leadership opportunity emphasizes collaboration with hospital leadership, ongoing education, and building a positive, patient-focused work environment while

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician required in the VEG practice state
• 5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role, emergency experience preferred; 2+ years leadership
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis
• Able to work in a noisy environment with strong odors
• Works well in a fast-paced environment with diverse backgrounds and personalities

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day flow for nursing team, ensuring tools and support are available
• 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 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, 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 long-term growth

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Empathetic

Ownership

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credential

AS/BS in veterinary technology

Job description

VEG is seeking a Nursing Manager in California to lead a veterinary nursing team in an emergency setting. The role focuses on empowering staff, fostering a culture of care, and aligning processes with patient-centered goals.

Strong leadership will shape how the team delivers high-quality care and mentor VEGgies toward career growth. This leadership opportunity emphasizes collaboration with hospital leadership, ongoing education, and building a positive, patient-focused work environment while