Veterinary ER Nursing Manager — Lead & Grow

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + 401K match

Health, dental, vision

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag and more

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a Nursing Manager in California to lead a veterinary nursing team in a fast-paced emergency setting. You’ll build a culture where staff are empowered, connected, and proud of their work, guiding patient care and team development with compassion and clarity.

You will oversee scheduling, onboarding, and performance standards, while partnering with hospital leadership to optimize patient flow and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician in the practice state.
• 5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role, emergency experience preferred.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with odors.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day flow for nursing team, ensuring tools and support for excellence.
• 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 goals and hospital 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 and student mentorship for long-term growth.

Skills

Clinical veterinary nursing

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Flexible for nights/weekends/holidays

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

A.S./B.S. in veterinary tech

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a Nursing Manager in California to lead a veterinary nursing team in a fast-paced emergency setting. You’ll build a culture where staff are empowered, connected, and proud of their work, guiding patient care and team development with compassion and clarity.

You will oversee scheduling, onboarding, and performance standards, while partnering with hospital leadership to optimize patient flow and clinical excellence.