Pet-First Veterinary Practice Manager (Evenings/Weekends)

American Veterinary Group; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k match

Generous PTO

Six weeks parental leave

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted veterinary care

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

UrgentVet Hospitals is seeking a Veterinary Practice Manager to lead our UrgentVet Lakeville team, driving clinical operations, staff development, and service quality. The role focuses on culture, engagement, and efficient after-hours care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualified candidates will have veterinary industry experience, proven leadership, and a client-first mindset. Expect a 40‑45 hour week with some evenings and weekends; on-site presence is required to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine and people management.
• Comfort working alongside veterinarians and leading a team.
• Strong focus on patient-first, client-first care and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily hospital operations during after-hours care.
• Foster culture, engagement, efficiency and financial stability.
• Engage with referring vets and the local community as a brand ambassador.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Leadership

Decision-making

Accountability

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Cloud-based EMR

Digital X-ray

IDEXX in-house lab

Job description

UrgentVet Hospitals is seeking a Veterinary Practice Manager to lead our UrgentVet Lakeville team, driving clinical operations, staff development, and service quality. The role focuses on culture, engagement, and efficient after-hours care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualified candidates will have veterinary industry experience, proven leadership, and a client-first mindset. Expect a 40‑45 hour week with some evenings and weekends; on-site presence is required to support patient care.