Veterinary Nursing Manager - St. Charles, IL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Illinois, USA, IL

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About The Position

VEG is a veterinary emergency company whose hospitals operate 24/7, 365 days a year. The Veterinary Nursing Manager leads the nursing team and helps build a culture where people feel empowered, connected, and proud of their work. The role balances exceptional patient care with supporting the growth and well-being of the team.

The manager oversees daily nursing operations and team administration, works with hospital leadership and shift leads, and addresses patient-care concerns and team dynamics. The position also supports medical excellence, training, mentorship, licensing, performance standards, and career development. The role is based in St. Charles, Illinois, and requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Credentialed 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 varied backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursing team's day-to-day workflow 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 workflow.
• Use doctor feedback to guide team development and maintain medical excellence.
• Lead in accordance with VEG values, especially openness, togetherness, and heroic helping.
• Promote learning through in-house training, mentorship, and development pathways.
• Ensure the team meets licensure, performance, and education-program standards.
• Conduct meaningful one-on-ones and check-ins, and provide student mentorship to support long-term career growth.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling.
• Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-care continuing education, and a travel stipend for eligible full-time employees.
• Clinical student loan repayment.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral reward program.
• Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed