Veterinary Nursing Manager - Newton, MA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Newton, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of assisting people and their pets during critical times. VEG aims to improve the emergency experience by challenging the existing norms. VEG has expanded to include hospitals nationwide, operating 24/7, 365 days a year, and offers a superior emergency experience for pets, their owners, and its employees. VEG provides career opportunities in veterinary emergency medicine, transforming the ER landscape with open-concept hospitals capable of handling diverse cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes a customer-focused approach to deliver exceptional care. VEG is committed to creating a positive employee experience, fostering a sense of belonging, providing growth opportunities through learning and mentorship, and enabling employees 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 where the VEG practice is located.
• A.S. or B.S. from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience 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 an 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 nature, asking insightful questions and seeking learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing team, ensuring they have the necessary tools and support.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, productivity, hiring, and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Address patient care issues and team dynamics with empathy and clarity.
• Collaborate with other hospital leadership and shift leads to align on goals and hospital operations.
• Utilize feedback from veterinarians to guide team development and maintain medical standards.
• Lead the team in accordance with VEG values, emphasizing openness, togetherness, and helpfulness.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning through in-house training, mentorship, and development programs.
• Ensure the team adheres to licensure, performance standards, and educational requirements.
• Conduct meaningful one-on-one meetings, check-ins, and student mentorship to support career growth.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base salary and 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, including 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 program.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree