Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer - San Diego, CA

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA, with a salary range of $33-$56 per hour. This position supports the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in their mission to provide high-quality emergency care to pets and their owners. The role exists to provide expert nursing training and clinical leadership within the emergency department. It contributes to the team by ensuring staff are proficient in triage, critical care, and advanced veterinary techniques, ultimately improving patient outcomes and the overall emergency experience.

What you'll do

• Handle triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Collaborate with doctors to deliver gold standard care.
• Provide emotional support to pet parents.
• Perform CPR and advanced techniques like central lines and ultrasounds.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

san diego ca

veterinary

emergency

nursing

trainer

credentialed

animal care

rotating shifts

great place to work

$33-$56/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401K match, health/wellness benefits, travel stipend, student loan repayment, paid parental leave, employee referral program.

Why this role

Certified Great Place to Work 2025/2026, unlimited ER CE, travel stipend, clinical student loan repayment, and paid parental leave.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.