Veterinary Nursing Manager - Memphis, TN

VEG ER for Pets; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Unlimited continuing education opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading veterinary emergency provider in Memphis, TN is seeking a Veterinary Nursing Manager. This role requires at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience and 2 years in leadership. The manager will oversee nursing operations, ensuring excellent patient care and team development. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Veterinary Technology and relevant credentials. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a clinical nursing/technician role.
• 2+ years experience in a leadership role.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of nursing team.
• Supervise nurses, technicians, and assistants.
• Ensure nursing care excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

AS or BS in Veterinary Technology

Credentialed as a veterinary technician

Job description

Veterinary Nursing Manager - Memphis, TN

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Overview

VEG is revolutionizing the Veterinary Emergency experience. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. Emergency is our middle name. We reimagine every part of the process with a unique customer experience, highly trained emergency‑focused staff, and on‑site advanced diagnostic tools and treatments. Our patients see a doctor right away, and clients can stay with their pet through every step of the process.

Culture at VEG

We want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued. We lead with our values of togetherness, openness, heroic helping, and meaningful moments, and we actively evolve to ensure VEG is not only the best place to work today but also a leader in how we elevate our employees.

The Role

This is not your average Nurse Leadership role! You will work closely with your hospital manager to ensure a one‑team experience for VEGgies, excellent medical/nursing care, and a high level of customer service. Your success is measured by their success achieved through servant and inspirational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of nursing team
• Supervise nurses, technicians, and assistants
• Schedule nurse, technician, and assistant shifts
• Manage nursing payroll budgets
• Maximize utilization of downtime
• Maintain VEG culture and values
• Interview and onboard new hires (offboarding support as needed)
• Work in conjunction with hospital leadership
• Participate in weekly leadership meetings
• Address patient care issues and interpersonal conflicts
• Implement VEG Nursing Guidelines/Policies/Projects
• Ensure team has supplies/tools needed to perform nursing care excellence
• Bridge gaps and unify VEG team members
• Collaborate with Medical Director to establish expectations and maintain standards of nursing excellence
• Incorporate feedback from doctors in guiding the nursing team
• Collaborate with shift leads to identify areas for process improvement
• Foster a learning culture for credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants
• Support growth of nursing team members
• Utilize in‑house trainers and other development tools
• Ensure credentialed veterinary technicians maintain licenses
• Participate in nursing team meetings and 1:1 check‑ins
• Drive development plans and performance improvements
• Organize student internships and externships in coordination with Program Relations Manager
• Support training opportunities for new ER credentialed veterinary technician enrollees

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a clinical nursing/technician role
• 2+ years experience in a leadership role
• AS or BS in Veterinary Technology
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice
• Veterinary Technician Specialist is a plus, not required
• CVPM a plus, not required

Why Choose Us

• Industry‑leading compensation
• We build our hospitals from scratch—using the latest equipment and technology
• Generous employee pet discount
• Referral rewards
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave—up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary
• Unlimited continuing education opportunities
• Flexible work schedules for a true work‑life balance
• Growth potential
• Groceries sent to the hospitals weekly for staff, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company‑wide retreats, etc.
• Work is serious, but we believe it should also be fun!

VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You’ve found the equal‑opportunity employer you are looking for. We can’t wait to meet you!