Assistant Manager, Operations Small Animal Hospital

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager for the Small Animal Hospital in Gainesville, FL. The role oversees hospital staff, facilities, infrastructure, and grounds, ensuring a safe, efficient environment that supports exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance, safety and infection control, and assisting with purchasing, budget tracking, and financial reporting, while collaborating with leadership to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Post-offer health assessment and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Small Animal Hospital assistants, facilities, infrastructure, and grounds.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities and manage facilities projects.
• Support regulatory compliance, safety, and infection control initiatives.
• Assist with purchasing, invoice approvals, budget tracking, and financial reporting.
• Provide recommendations related to operational and facilities expenditures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Personnel management

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area

Job description

Assistant Manager, Operations Small Animal Hospital

Job no: 541264
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Executive/Director/Management, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28311000 - VM-HOSPITAL

Classification Title:

Veterinary Hospital Assistant Manager

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Job Description: The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is recruiting for an Operations Assistant Manager to support the operations within the Small Animal Hospital in Gainesville, FL. The Assistant Manager works closely with hospital leadership, clinical services, facilities personnel, and external partners to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment that supports exceptional patient care.
Primary responsibilities include oversight of Small Animal Hospital assistants, facilities, infrastructure, and grounds; coordination of maintenance and repair activities; management of facilities related projects; and support of regulatory compliance, safety, and infection control initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Manager assists with purchasing, invoice approval, budget tracking, financial reporting, and recommendations related to operational and facilities expenditures.
Critical competencies for this position include analytical thinking, personnel management, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities. This position requires a post-offer health assessment and background check.

Salary based on education and experience

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working in a clinical veterinary environment
• Experience and successful track record leading and supervising a team
• Operations management knowledge and experience

Health Assessment Required: Yes; Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs , bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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