Veterinary Nurse Manager - Greenwood, IN

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Greenwood, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of assisting people and their pets during critical times. VEG has grown to operate hospitals nationwide, open 24/7, 365 days a year, providing an improved emergency experience for clients, patients, and employees. VEG offers career advancement in veterinary emergency medicine, transforming the ER experience with open-concept hospitals capable of handling diverse cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes a customer-focused approach to provide excellent care. VEG is committed to creating a positive work environment for its employees, known as VEGgies, offering opportunities for learning, mentorship, and personal growth. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 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 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, taking responsibility for outcomes and committing to impactful results.
Curious by nature, asking insightful questions and seeking learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day flow for the nursing team, ensuring they have the necessary tools and support.
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.
Utilize doctor feedback to guide team development and maintain medical excellence.
Lead with VEG values: openness, togetherness, and heroic helping.
Champion a culture of learning through in-house training, mentorship, and development pathways.
Ensure licensure, performance standards, and education programs are upheld by the team.
Conduct meaningful 1:1s, check-ins, and student mentorship to foster career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base salary.
401K match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision).
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.
VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
Unlimited ER CE.
Travel stipend for continuing education ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies).
Clinical student loan repayment.
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.
Cool VEG swag.
Food in the fridge.