Practice Manager

innovetivepetcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic in Locust Valley, NY is seeking a Veterinary Practice Manager to lead our dedicated team and oversee daily operations while ensuring top-notch patient care and client experiences.

this hands-on leadership role emphasizes mentoring, staff development, and a positive hospital culture; collaboration with the Managing Veterinarian and leadership is key to achieving hospital goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a veterinary team and managing hospital operations.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to support patient care.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and improve client experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a collaborative, high-performing veterinary team.
• Oversee day-to-day hospital operations and workflow efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members for growth.
• Assist on the treatment floor to support patient care as needed.
• Foster an exceptional client experience from check-in to discharge.
• Maintain a positive, engaging workplace culture based on teamwork and accountability.
• Partner with leadership to achieve hospital goals while upholding patient-care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Client service

Clinical knowledge

Operations management

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Practice Manager

2-Time Innovetive Petcare Culture Award Winner

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic | Locust Valley, NY

Are you an experienced veterinary professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic, a proud 2-Time Innovetive Petcare Culture Award Winner, is looking for a compassionate, collaborative, and hands‑on Veterinary Practice Manager to help lead our exceptional team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing leadership with patient care and believes that a thriving hospital starts with a supported team and an outstanding client experience. While LVT licensure is not required, candidates should have previous veterinary hospital experience, strong clinical knowledge, and a passion for developing people and creating positive hospital culture.

Position Overview

As our Veterinary Practice Manager, you'll partner closely with the Managing Veterinarian and hospital leadership to oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the practice while serving as a visible, supportive presence for the team.

This is a true hands‑on leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire a collaborative, high‑performing team
• Support daily hospital operations and workflow efficiency
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Assist on the treatment floor as needed to support patient care
• Foster an exceptional client experience from check‑in to discharge
• Help maintain a positive, engaging workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, and compassion
• Partner with leadership to achieve hospital goals while maintaining the highest standards of patient care

If you're energized by mentoring others, solving problems, and creating an environment where both people and pets thrive, we'd love to meet you.