Veterinary Nursing Supervisor - Northern Liberties, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$30 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of assisting people and their pets during critical times by challenging the existing norms and improving the emergency veterinary experience. VEG has grown significantly, now operating 24/7 hospitals nationwide and providing a superior emergency care experience for patients, clients, and employees. VEG offers a unique career path in veterinary emergency medicine, transforming the ER environment with open-concept hospitals capable of handling diverse cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes a customer-focused approach to ensure pets receive the best care. VEG is committed to creating an exceptional experience for its employees, fostering a sense of belonging, providing ample learning and mentorship opportunities, and enabling employees to make a significant impact. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a clinical veterinary nursing or technician role
A focus on developing leadership skills
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
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
Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

Responsibilities

Coach and mentor credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants at all levels, with feedback and structure that helps them grow
Address team issues with clarity and care, always protecting the patients and the team
Collaborate with hospital leadership on performance, feedback, recognition, and big-picture planning
Help design and maintain hospital flow to reflect the VEG Spikes, our unique, customer-centered way of doing things—like ensuring people see a doctor right away and allowing families to stay with their pets
Jump in to address customer concerns in real-time and partner with leadership for lasting solutions
Keep people and pets together, supported, and cared for throughout their visit
Manage the nursing schedule, PTO requests, and daily coverage needs
Guide team utilization to meet operational needs and individual development goals
Lead team huddles and meetings to keep everyone aligned and inspired
Collaborate across the leadership team to ensure smooth, efficient hospital operations

Benefits

Competitive compensation ($30-$46/hr), including base and 401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
Eligibility for equity after one year of full time, active employment
A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend.
Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend
Clinical student loan repayment
Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
Flexible work schedules
Generous employee referral program
Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge