Veterinary Nursing Manager

Veterinary Nursing Manager - Port St. Lucie, FL Join to apply for the Veterinary Nursing Manager role at VEG ER for Pets. WHO WE ARE VEG is revolutionizing the Veterinary Emergency experience. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. Emergency is our middle name – it’s everything we do. We reimagine every part of the process with a unique customer experience, highly trained emergency‑focused staff, and on‑site advanced diagnostic tools and treatments. Our patients receive immediate care and clients can stay with their pet throughout the entire process. We break down old walls to unite customers with our VEGgie heroes and celebrate the amazing work our team does. We liberate employees to be their best selves, streamline systems, and breathe new life into the veterinary profession. CULTURE AT VEG At VEG we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued. We lead with our values of togetherness, openness, heroic helping, and meaningful moments. We actively evolve to ensure VEG is not only the best and brightest place to work today but also a leader in how we elevate our employees to grow along with us. For our customers and their pets, we say, “Yes.” We do the same for our employees. THE ROLE This is not your average Nurse Leadership role You will work closely with your hospital manager to ensure a one‑team experience for VEGgies, excellent medical/nursing care, and a high level of customer service. Your success is measured by the team’s success, achieved through servant and inspirational leadership. THE RESPONSIBILITIES Nursing Excellence Manage day‑to‑day operations of the nursing team Supervise nurses, technicians, and assistants Schedule nurse, technician, and assistant shifts Manage nursing payroll budgets Maximize utilization of downtime Maintain VEG culture and values Interview and onboard new hires (offboarding support as needed) Work in conjunction with hospital leadership Participate in weekly leadership meetings Address patient care issues and interpersonal conflicts Implement VEG Nursing Guidelines/Policies/Projects Ensure the team has supplies/tools needed to perform nursing care excellence Frontline Partnership Bridge gaps and unify VEG team members Collaborate with Medical Director to establish expectations and maintain standards of nursing excellence Incorporate feedback from doctors in guiding the nursing team Collaborate with shift leads to identify areas for process improvement Nurse Education/Training Foster a learning culture for credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants Support growth of nursing team members Utilize in‑house trainers and development tools Ensure credentialed veterinary technicians maintain licenses Participate in nursing team meetings and 1:1 check‑ins Drive development plans and performance improvements Organize student internships and externships in coordination with Program Relations Manager Support training opportunities for new ER credentialed veterinary technician enrollees WHAT YOU NEED 5+ years experience in a clinical nursing/technician role 2+ years experience in a leadership role Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice Any Veterinary Technician Specialist is a plus, not required CVPM a plus, not required WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Industry‑leading compensation Build our hospitals from scratch with the latest equipment and technology Generous employee pet discount Referral rewards – encourage friends to join VEG Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid parental leave – up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary Unlimited continuing education opportunities Flexible work schedules for true work‑life balance Growth potential Groceries sent to hospitals weekly, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company‑wide retreats, etc. Fun work environment while maintaining serious dedication to care Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industry: Veterinary Services VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You’ve found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can’t wait to meet you #J-18808-Ljbffr