Nursing Manager - Albany, NY

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Albany, NY

10h • $73,000 - $91,000

About The Position

VEG is hiring a Nursing Manager in Albany, NY, to lead its veterinary nursing team and help shape the emergency-care experience for the team, customers, and patients. The role centers on building a culture where people feel empowered, connected, and proud of their work while ensuring exceptional patient care. The Nursing Manager partners with hospital leadership and shift leads, supports team development, and helps align daily processes with VEG’s values and goals.

Requirements

• Credentialed 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, depending on hospital needs.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

• An associate or bachelor's degree 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 in accordance with 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 long-term career growth.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $73,000–$91,000 based on experience, including base compensation and a 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling.
• Potential equity eligibility after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited ER continuing education, and a travel stipend. Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
• 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.
• Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

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