Veterinary Hospital Manager, Ladysmith Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider is seeking a part-time Hospital Manager in Nanaimo, BC. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring operational excellence, and leading a team delivering high-quality veterinary services. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and leadership skills. Join a caring team that values wellness and appreciates its employees.

Benefits

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Medical Library access

Flexible schedules

Competitive wages and benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Referral Bonus Rewards

Personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff members in multi-faceted roles.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills working with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct staff at the hospital.
• Ensure operational and service delivery.
• Foster development and coaching within the team.

Skills

Supervising staff

Administrative skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Change management

Job description

Hospital Manager Location: Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Employment Type: Part-time position

Ladysmith Animal Hospital has an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Hospital Manager. Under the guidance of the Regional Director, the successful candidate will supervise and direct staff at an established and growing hospital, ensuring operational and service delivery.

The successful candidate will be passionate about providing leadership and development to a multifaceted team that delivers high-quality veterinary services to our patients and pet owners. The role will require strong organizational, administrative and people skills to meet hospital deadlines and related goals. Key responsibilities and attributes for this role are;

• Experience supervising staff members in multi-faceted roles; delegate, motivate and coordinate.

• Administrative skills: scheduling staff, document control, filing, various reporting and coordinating office services (equipment/supplies/forms/procedures)

• Leadership skills: fostering people relationships, providing coaching opportunities,

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents and community

• Adaptable; the ability to adapt to change in a growing, multifaceted client service and animal health industry

• Change management: the ability to drive and manage positive change - processes, people and growth

Compensation: This is a part-time position, offering 20–30 hours per week, with an annual salary range of $20,000–$30,000.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation you can thrive in!

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Flexible schedules!

• Competitive wages and benefits!

• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)

• Annual uniform allowance

• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!

• Referral Bonus Rewards

• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

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