Veterinary Nursing Supervisor - Alexandria, VA

ABOUT VEG

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!

At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve.

This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible.

VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

As a Nursing Supervisor, you're not just overseeing the floor—you're empowering a team of emergency pros—our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants—to show up as their best selves, every shift. You help your VEGgies grow in skill, in confidence, and in community. You keep care quality high, team morale higher, and culture at the center of it all. This is a role for someone who leads with empathy, tackles tough conversations head‑on, and thrives in an environment that moves fast and thinks forward.

• 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

• 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

• Competitive compensation, 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
• Based on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time,…