Veterinary Nurse Manager - Fort Worth, TX (Camp Bowie)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

VEG is hiring a Veterinary Nurse Manager to lead its nursing team at its Fort Worth, Texas, Camp Bowie practice. The role focuses on building an empowered, connected team and maintaining exceptional patient care while improving the emergency experience for staff and customers. The manager supports team growth and a positive workplace culture through collaboration, mentorship, and investment in learning.

Requirements

Must hold a veterinary technician credential (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 diverse backgrounds and personality types.
Empathetic, people-centric approach and ability to understand different perspectives.
Humility, including willingness to acknowledge mistakes, share credit, and recognize team accomplishments.
A strong sense of ownership and commitment to outcomes and long-term results.
Curiosity and an ongoing interest in learning and developing skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

An associate's 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 flow 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, especially openness, togetherness, and heroic helping.
Promote learning through in-house training, mentorship, and development pathways.
Ensure team licensure, performance standards, and education programs are upheld.
Conduct meaningful one-on-ones and check-ins, and mentor students to support long-term career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including a base salary and 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including 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 learning programs, unlimited emergency-care continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time 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.
Employee referral rewards.
Comfy scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.