Practice Manager

Community Veterinary Partners; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Veterinary Partners seeks a dedicated Practice Manager for LaVale Veterinary Hospital. This pivotal role requires leadership in human resource management, daily operations, and financial oversight, ensuring high-quality care for pets and excellent service for their families. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in veterinary management along with qualifications in operational and financial assessments.

Benefits

401(k) w/ matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 4+ years Hospital management experience required.
• Strong understanding of human resource functions, financial oversight, and operational efficiency.
• Certification in Veterinary Practice Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Manage financial processes like budgeting and payroll.
• Implement marketing strategies to enhance community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Human Resources Management

Financial Analysis

Customer Service

Marketing

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

LaVale Veterinary Hospital has a long-standing legacy within our community of providing comprehensive and compassion care to every family. We have been voted the “New Favorite Veterinary Clinic” for the past several years by the LaVale Times and are an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility.

The Practice Manager is the financial and operational leader of the Hospital. He/She works together with the hospital leadership as well as Community Veterinary Partners to ensure efficient day to day operations and successful financial performance. The Practice Manager leads by example to motivate and inspire the team to provide an excellent experience for our clients and their pets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Administrate all human resource functions including staff recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, counseling, and terminations.
• Manage annual performance evaluations. Responsible for performance evaluations for supervised staff with the assistance of the department lead.
• Implement and maintain Employee Safety and Disaster Plan procedures and manuals.
• Assure compliance with OSHA and Workers’ Compensation programs.
• Distribute all necessary communication materials with staff, including policy changes, relevant information discussed at meetings, and client feedback.
• Mediate personnel grievance, documenting all reprimands and counseling meetings
  
  

Operations

• Keep CVP management informed of all relevant issues regarding staff, client issues, premises or equipment needs, etc.
• Respond to client concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. Resolve medical client complaints in partnership with the Lead Veterinarian and RDO
• Implement marketing activities in partnership with CVP and the Lead Veterinarian.
• Assure premises, physical plant and equipment are in safe, clean and optimum working condition, including the scheduling of regular maintenance.
• Assure compliance with all regulatory issues including radiation monitoring, business permits and licenses, and animal control ordinances.
• Maintain, and when necessary, amend client education handouts.
• Oversee inventory purchasing and management within budget guidelines.
• Schedule and attend all required meetings, including staff meetings and the hospital leadership team meeting.
• Administer the hospital’s patient reminder system.
• Oversee implementation of client wellness program and guidelines and monitor compliance in partnership with CVP.
• Monitor the hospital email
• Manage the hospital practice management system.
  
  

Marketing

• Monitor, implement, and evaluate client communications (i.e.; direct mail, signage, social media accounts)
• Insure that marquee is kept updated with timely messages
• Responsible for leading the development of referral relationships with humane societies, pet stores, etc.
• Attend community functions to build potential client base
  
  

Financial

• Participate in the yearly budgeting process, monthly P&L reviews and discuss weekly financial reports with the lead doctor. Proactively monitor financial progress of hospital, analyze results and adjust, if necessary, to ensure all budget goals are achieved.
• Partner with RDO to submit capital expense requests per CVP guidelines.
• Verify accuracy of vendor statements and match appropriate invoices to statements
• Prepare the weekly CVP Business Package.
• Responsible for managing bi-weekly payroll process.
• Oversee daily cash and check deposits and manage local banking relationship.
  
  

In addition, the Practice Manager may work scheduled shifts during which he or she will be responsible for providing client service and/or direct patient care.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Practice Manager is responsible for managing all hospital team members.

Required Education & Experience

4+ years Hospital management experience. College degree preferred

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification in Veterinary Practice Management preferred.

Community Veterinary Partner's mission is to bring joy to families by providing the best care possible for the pets they love. We know that when veterinary professionals have what they need to thrive, pets thrive too. That’s what CVP is all about: building a community that provides extraordinary care for all its members, no matter how many legs (or wings) they may have. CVP knows what's important to people and making sure they have what they need so they can focus on delivering great care is our priority. At the end of the day, we’re more than just pet people. We’re pet people people. More information is available at www.cvpco.com .

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance