Veterinary Nursing Manager - Paramus, NJ
About The Position
Being a Nursing Manager means doing more than simply leading a veterinary nursing team. It means building a culture where people are empowered, connected, and proud of the work they do. Through your compassion, collaboration, and a deep investment in your people, you’ll play a vital role in shaping what emergency nursing leadership should look like. You’ll be the bridge between process and purpose—ensuring exceptional patient care while creating an environment where VEGgies grow, thrive, and brag about where they work. This isn’t your typical leadership role. It’s your opportunity to transform the emergency experience for your team, our customers, and yourself.
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
- Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG
- VEG-created clinical and leadership programs
- Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
- Clinical student loan repayment
- Paid parental leave; up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous referral reward program
- Comfy scrubs
- Cool VEG swag
- Food in the fridge
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
