Veterinary ER Nursing Leader

Veterinaryemergencygroupst; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a Nursing Manager to lead and empower a veterinary nursing team in a fast-paced emergency environment. You will bridge process and purpose, ensuring exceptional patient care while fostering growth and pride among VEGgies.

This role offers opportunities to mentor staff, shape education programs, and uphold high medical standards. Join a culture that values openness, togetherness, and heroic helping, with learning opportunities, leadership development,

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located is required; A.S. or B.S. from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is strongly preferred
• 5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role, emergency‑specific experience preferred; 2+ years of leadership experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors

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—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

Nursing leadership

Communication

Team development

Empathy

Education

CVT/RVT/LVMT credential

AVMA-accredited program

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a Nursing Manager to lead and empower a veterinary nursing team in a fast-paced emergency environment. You will bridge process and purpose, ensuring exceptional patient care while fostering growth and pride among VEGgies.

This role offers opportunities to mentor staff, shape education programs, and uphold high medical standards. Join a culture that values openness, togetherness, and heroic helping, with learning opportunities, leadership development,