Veterinary Nursing Manager - Cambridge, MA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Cambridge, MA

1d•$87,000 - $110,000

About The Position

VEG is hiring a Veterinary Nursing Manager in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to lead and develop the veterinary nursing team in an emergency veterinary hospital. The manager oversees daily nursing operations and helps build a supportive, connected culture in which team members can grow and deliver exceptional patient care. The role partners with hospital leadership and shift leads to coordinate hospital flow, uses doctor feedback to guide team development, and champions learning, mentorship, and medical excellence. The position requires a credentialed veterinary technician and at least five years of clinical veterinary nursing experience, including two years of leadership experience. Emergency experience is preferred. Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Requirements

Current credential 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 according to hospital needs.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and with different personality types.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
Emergency-specific veterinary nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day flow of the nursing team 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 licensure, performance standards, and education programs are upheld across the team.
Conduct meaningful one-on-ones and check-ins, and mentor students to support long-term career growth.

Benefits

Competitive base compensation of $87,000–$110,000, based on experience.
401(k) match.
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 with VEG, depending on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed VEGgies and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Referral reward program.
Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.