Veterinary Nursing Manager - Santa Cruz, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)California, United States
Posted January 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
VEG is a veterinary emergency company that helps people and their pets when they need it most.
Job Description
At VEG, we're looking for a Veterinary Nursing Manager to lead our nursing team and shape the emergency experience for our customers and team members. As a leader, you'll be responsible for building a culture of compassion, collaboration, and growth, and for transforming the emergency experience for our team, customers, and yourself.
Requirements
- Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located
- A.S. or B.S. from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- 5+ years in a clinical veterinary nursing role, emergency-specific experience preferred
- 2+ years of leadership experience
- Excellent communication and people skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: pay range is $80,000-$100,000 and based on experience, including base and 401K match
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling
- Depending on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG
- A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
- Clinical student loan repayment
- Paid parental leave; up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
- Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
- Generous referral reward program