Nursing Manager - Miami, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of assisting people and their pets during critical times, which involved challenging the existing norms and improving the emergency room experience. VEG has since expanded significantly, with 24/7 hospitals across the nation, offering an enhanced emergency experience for clients, patients, and employees. VEG is committed to providing career opportunities in veterinary emergency medicine by transforming the ER environment through open-concept hospitals capable of handling diverse cases, including exotics, and a customer-centric approach to care. The company also prioritizes creating a positive employee experience, fostering a sense of belonging, providing growth opportunities through learning and mentorship, and enabling employees to make a significant impact. VEG has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located.
A.S. or B.S. from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is strongly preferred.
5+ years of experience in a clinical veterinary nursing role, with emergency-specific experience preferred.
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.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with diverse individuals.

Nice To Haves

Empathetic, people-centric approach.
Sense of humility, acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and uplifting team accomplishments.
Strong sense of ownership and commitment to achieving impactful results.
Curiosity, asking insightful questions, and seeking opportunities for learning and growth.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing team, ensuring they have the necessary tools and support.
Oversee scheduling, payroll, productivity, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
Address patient care issues and team dynamics with empathy and clarity.
Collaborate with other hospital leadership and shift leads to align on goals and hospital operations.
Utilize feedback from veterinarians to guide team development and maintain medical standards.
Lead according to VEG values, emphasizing openness, togetherness, and helpfulness.
Promote a learning culture through in-house training, mentorship, and development programs.
Ensure compliance with licensure, performance standards, and educational requirements for the team.
Conduct meaningful one-on-one meetings, check-ins, and student mentorship to support career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base salary and 401K match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision coverage).
QPR training.
Access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time employment.
Significant focus on learning and growth, including VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies).
Clinical student loan repayment program.
Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary).
Inclusive fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Generous referral reward program.
Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.