Veterinary Nursing Supervisor - Paramus, NJ
About The Position
VEG is hiring a Veterinary Nursing Supervisor in Paramus, New Jersey. The supervisor empowers and develops a team of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants, supports high-quality care and team morale, and helps maintain a strong workplace culture in a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital. The role leads with empathy, addresses difficult conversations, and works with hospital leadership to support the team and hospital operations. VEG operates hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year. Its open-concept, customer-focused approach is designed to provide emergency care while keeping families with their pets. VEG describes itself as a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a clinical veterinary nursing or technician role.
- A focus on developing leadership skills.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, and work on the floor.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Coach and mentor credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants at all levels, providing feedback and structure to support their development.
- Address team issues clearly and thoughtfully while protecting patients and the team.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership on performance, feedback, recognition, and planning.
- Help design and maintain hospital flow in line with VEG’s customer-centered approach, including helping ensure people see a doctor promptly and families can stay with their pets.
- Respond to customer concerns in real time and partner with leadership on lasting solutions.
- Help keep people and pets together and supported throughout their visit.
- Manage nursing schedules, PTO requests, and daily coverage needs.
- Guide team utilization to meet operational needs and individual development goals.
- Lead team huddles and meetings to keep the team aligned and motivated.
- Collaborate across the leadership team to support smooth, efficient hospital operations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $30–$46 per hour, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
- Health and wellness benefits beginning on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Possible eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
- VEG-created clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, including fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
