Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Join Our Team as a Veterinary Practice Manager Headline: Lead a Dynamic Veterinary Practice Toward Growth and Excellence
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for animal care and a talent for managing operations? We are seeking a motivated
Veterinary Practice Manager to oversee the daily operations of our rehabilitation practice. This role combines leadership, administration, and business management to support high-quality care for pets and exceptional service for clients. This is a full-time, exempt position with some weekend shifts required, occasional overtime, and/or after-hours responsibilities.
Benefits/Perks - Competitive Salary : Based on experience and qualifications.
- Professional Growth : We prioritize our teams' growth and development, offering opportunities for professional development assistance and certifications.
- Work/Life Balance : A schedule and generous PTO package that lets you enjoy a positive work/life balance so you can excel at work while also taking time for yourself.
- A Comprehensive Benefits Package : Our full-time employees receive a robust package including health, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, critical illness, and accident coverage.
- Investment in Your Future : A 401k Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Additional Perks : Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a bi-annual performance-based bonus program.
Why This Role is an Excellent Opportunity - Leadership Impact : Drive the success of a veterinary practice by leading operations and ensuring a positive team culture.
- Collaborative Management : Work closely with veterinarians and leadership to align clinical care and business strategies.
- Meaningful Work : Support a team dedicated to improving animal health through innovative rehabilitation services.
Why Join Us? As a Veterinary Practice Manager, you will play a key role in fostering a thriving work environment, enabling growth, and ensuring operational excellence. This position offers the chance to develop your leadership skills while contributing to the health and well-being of pets in our care. If you are passionate about business operations, team building, and veterinary care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities - Client Relationship Management :
- Ensure a consistently positive client experience that meets or exceeds expectations.
- Partner with the Lead CSR, who serves as a strong secondary lead handling many day-to-day client-service tasks.
- Develop initiatives to build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Proactively addresses client concerns, using effective escalation protocols when necessary to ensure resolution.
- Implement and manage tools to measure and continuously improve client satisfaction.
- Manage financial discussions with clients in a fair, professional, and solutions-oriented manner.
- Human Resources :
- Attract, recruit, and retain high-performing team members; ensure onboarding and training processes set employees up for success.
- Provide regular coaching, performance reviews, remediation plans, and development opportunities to grow individual and team capabilities, including the development of a secondary leadership team.
- Identify and support career progression for high-potential team members, reducing turnover risks and building future leadership capacity.
- Address staff concerns with fairness and professionalism, maintaining a positive work environment.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, wage regulations, HR policies, and SOPs in partnership with other leadership.
- Facility Operations :
- Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and readiness for patient care.
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records and ensure effective communication with referring veterinarians.
- Manage inventory systems and vendor relationships to ensure reliable supply of materials within budget.
- Develop and oversee facility and equipment maintenance plans that support patient care and client confidence.
- Monitor Practice Management System and other software for consistent and accurate client record-keeping, reporting, and execution of SOPs.
- Ensure compliance with safety and security standards (e.g., OSHA) and foster a culture of safety through training and accountability.
- Effectively implement all operational SOPs and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Marketing & Outreach :
- Execute the practice-level demand generation SOPs in alignment with business goals & objectives.
- Identify local marketing and outreach opportunities that strengthen client acquisition and referral relationships.
- Track performance of marketing initiatives using data-driven metrics and recommend adjustments based on outcomes.
- Partner with the Managing Veterinarian (mDVM) and group leadership to ensure outreach efforts align with practice goals.
- Financial & Business Performance Management :
- Collaborate with the mDVM and leadership to develop annual goals, budgets, and quarterly forecasts aligned with business goals & objectives.
- Monitor and interpret P&L statements and other financial and operational metrics and benchmarks to drive positive financial outcomes.
- Establish performance goals and execute strategies to achieve them in collaboration with the mDVM and group leadership.
- Review practice financials (as appropriate) with leadership and staff, celebrate achievements, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Effectively manage operating expenses, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Oversee cash-handling processes and ensure proper internal controls are in place.
- Implement and ensure compliance with accounting, finance, and practice performance management policies and SOPs.
- Leadership & Communication :
- Demonstrate strong leadership and communication by consistently achieving practice goals and driving positive outcomes in client/patient, team, and financial wellness.
- Clearly communicate goals, expectations, and priorities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Create a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability that supports long-term team engagement and retention.
- Ensure open, timely, and effective communication across all roles and teams; identify communication gaps and find solutions.
- Actively engage in practice and group team meetings.
- Promote teamwork across all roles (technical staff, CSRs, veterinarians, and group leadership) to ensure coordinated and effective operations.
- Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with members of the practice and group team.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and shared success.
- Provide constructive feedback and model openness to receiving feedback, turning insights into improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications - Required Skills:
- Bachelors degree in business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum three years of supervisory experience in a veterinary or healthcare setting.
- Proficiency with practice management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and operational workflows.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
- Preferred Soft Skills:
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.
- Exceptional communication and conflict resolution abilities.
- Resilience under pressure and ability to manage challenges effectively.
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Genuine passion for animals and commitment to high-quality care.
Apply Today If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a growing veterinary practice, we invite you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful impact by combining your leadership skills with your passion for animal care. Together, we will provide excellent service to our clients and compassionate care to the pets we serve.
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