find your calling
be a veg nurse
At VEG, nursing is more than a job. We’ve transformed it into a fulfilling long-term career where you can grow in your role and use your skills to help people and their pets when they need it most. Nurses also receive industry-leading wages, plus equity after working here for one year—no exceptions and no investment required—because we want them to share in VEG’s success.
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the future you want
grow your career at veg
VEG nurses are experienced in ER care so they handle it all, from blood transfusions, to life saving CPR, to hands-on assistance during surgery. They play a fundamental role in the ER experience, whether advocating for sick pets, delivering treatments, or assessing patient needs and bringing them to a place of healing. And, there’s a path to build a future here, whether you advance your skills through our countless continuing education opportunities—from RECOVER CPR training to training to handle exotics—or in a leadership role. No matter which way your journey takes you, when you’re a nurse at VEG, you’re a veterinary superhero.
Financial Well-Being
generous compensation + 401k match
Competitive salaries, bonuses, and the opportunity to plan for your future.
equity ownership
We want our VEGgies to share in our growth and success.
student loan repayment
We’ll help you pay your student debt—up to $5,200 a year.
VEG visit discounts
We help you out when your pet needs emergency care.
scrub allowance
Your scrubs will feel even comfier; VEG contributes to the cost!
Growth & Training
long-term career growth
We love to promote from within and help you expand your role here.
leadership training + unlimited CE
We’ll help you to be the best at your job.
CPR training
Access to virtual and in-person RECOVER CPR training.
credentialing support
We’ll help you get to the next level!
Work-life balance & wellness
health benefits from day one
Because your health is our priority.
parental leave
Up to 10 weeks of fully paid leave to spend with your growing family.
PTO + paid holidays
Take time off to enjoy your life outside of work.
flexible work week
Three shifts a week—days or nights—is considered full-time!
digital therapy
Virtual sessions to support your mental health.
paid time to act
An extra PTO day to volunteer in your local community.
Financial Well-Being
generous compensation + 401k match
Competitive salaries, bonuses, and the opportunity to plan for your future.
equity ownership
We want our VEGgies to share in our growth and success.
student loan repayment
We’ll help you pay your student debt—up to $5,200 a year.
VEG visit discounts
We help you out when your pet needs emergency care.
scrub allowance
Your scrubs will feel even comfier; VEG contributes to the cost!
Growth & Training
long-term career growth
We love to promote from within and help you expand your role here.
leadership training + unlimited CE
We’ll help you to be the best at your job.
CPR training
Access to virtual and in-person RECOVER CPR training.
credentialing support
We’ll help you get to the next level!
Work-life balance & wellness
health benefits from day one
Because your health is our priority.
parental leave
Up to 10 weeks of fully paid leave to spend with your growing family.
PTO + paid holidays
Take time off to enjoy your life outside of work.
flexible work week
Three shifts a week—days or nights—is considered full-time!
digital therapy
Virtual sessions to support your mental health.
paid time to act
An extra PTO day to volunteer in your local community.
clinical coolness
you get to do this
Since emergency is all we do (so we do it best!), you’ll work on a variety of interesting cases and experience many ways to flex your ER skills!
- Administer life-saving CPR
- Place central lines & IO catheters
- Manage high-risk emergency anesthetic cases
- Relieve urethral obstructions and perform sacrococcygeal blocks
- Perform transfusion medicine with component therapy
- Work with avians and exotics
the nursing career path
Are you in it for the cool cases? A born leader, ready to make a difference at our hospitals? Interested in using your nursing skills and experience to mentor others? No matter which one you are, there’s a career path waiting at VEG!
the clinical path
The clinical path at VEG focuses on advancing your skills on the floor, seeing the coolest and most interesting cases, and working to give patients the emergency care they need. Do things you won’t do anywhere else—from unblocking a cat, to performing a sonogram, to running abdominal and thoracic FAST exams. Whether you’re an assistant just starting out, an experienced and credentialed veterinary technician, or a Veterinary Technician Specialist, you can take your nursing skills and career path to the next level through training and mentorship.
the leadership path
If you have ER nursing experience, you’re ready to take the leadership path at VEG. Nurses in leadership positions—including shift leads, nursing managers, and regional nursing directors—do everything from guiding our nurses to give patients the best care, to overseeing hospital operations, to acting as a voice for the nursing team. They understand the flow of the hospital and make decisions to ensure things run smoothly and efficiently.
the education path
The Education Path is for credentialed nurses who want to use their skills and experience to mentor others. Called nursing trainers, these educators are practicing nurses at VEG who take dedicated time to train others on the floor. They provide hands-on guidance on cases and identify resources that can help people grow in their roles at VEG.
advocate for change
VEG nursing council
Not only are we transforming nursing at VEG, but we’re also working to support and advocate for the industry as a whole and create discussion and debate around the future of veterinary nursing. We do this through the VEG Nursing Council, a passionate group of VEGgies who act as a voice for veterinary nurses and leaders working to create action for change in the field.
The Council makes recommendations on a range of topics, including nursing quality, nursing guidelines, advocacy, and leadership. It also brings awareness to the issues nurses and assistants are most concerned about—from pay and work environment to growth opportunities and career recognition— in an effort to bring innovation and advancement to the profession.
