Emergency Veterinary Nursing Manager - Oceanside, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Oceanside, CA

2d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Nursing Manager to lead its veterinary nursing team and help create a supportive, empowering workplace while ensuring exceptional patient care. The manager oversees daily nursing operations, supports team development, and works with hospital leadership and shift leads to maintain hospital flow and medical excellence. The role emphasizes compassionate, collaborative leadership, learning, mentorship, and accountability.

Requirements

• Current credential as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located.
• At least 5 years of experience in a clinical veterinary nursing role.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

• An A.S. or B.S. from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is strongly preferred.
• Emergency-specific veterinary nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursing team's day-to-day workflow and ensure team members have the tools and support they need.
• 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 according to VEG values, including openness, togetherness, and heroic helping.
• Promote learning through in-house training, mentorship, and development pathways.
• Ensure team licensure, performance standards, and education programs are maintained.
• Conduct meaningful one-on-ones and check-ins, and mentor students to support career growth.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $95,000–$105,000 base, including bonuses, and a 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; QPR training; and access to free therapy or counseling.
• Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
• Clinical and leadership programs, unlimited emergency-care continuing education, and a travel stipend for eligible full-time employees ($2,500 annually for credentialed employees and $1,000 annually for uncredentialed employees).
• Clinical student loan repayment.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Referral reward program.
• Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed