Veterinary Nursing Manager - Austin, TX (Arboretum)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for pets, their owners, and the staff. VEG operates 24/7 hospitals nationwide, offering emergency care for all types of cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes creating a positive work environment with opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career 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 the VEG practice is located is required
• 5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role, emergency-specific experience preferred
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Must be willing 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 based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Nice To Haves

• A.S. or B.S. from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day flow for nursing team, ensuring they have the tools and support they need to shine
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, productivity, hiring, onboarding and offboarding
• Address patient care issues and team dynamics with empathy and clarity
• Partner with fellow hospital leadership and shift leads to align on goals and hospital flow
• Use doctor feedback to guide team development and maintain medical excellence
• Lead with VEG values—especially openness, togetherness, and heroic helping
• Champion a culture of learning with in-house training, mentorship, and development pathways
• Ensure licensure, performance standards, and education programs are upheld across the team
• Drive meaningful 1:1s, check-ins, and student mentorship that fuel long-term career growth

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling
• Eligibility for equity after one year of full time, active employment
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree