Veterinary Nursing Manager - Falls Church, VA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Falls Church, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of assisting people and their pets during critical times. VEG has expanded to include hospitals nationwide, operating 24/7, 365 days a year, to provide an improved emergency experience for clients, patients, and employees. VEG offers career advancement in veterinary emergency medicine by transforming the ER experience with open-concept hospitals capable of handling diverse cases, including exotics, and a customer-focused approach to care. The company emphasizes creating a positive work environment with opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth, aiming to make a significant impact. 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
• Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG (role dependent)
• Learning and growth opportunities, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to 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 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous referral reward program
• Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge

What This Job Offers

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