Practice Manager

Destination Pet; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

Life insurance

401k match

Pet care discounts

Generous PTO

Job summary

Destination Pet's Shelter Island Vet Hospital in San Diego seeks a Practice Manager to oversee operations, staff, and budget, ensuring exceptional service. You will drive sales, manage payroll, and coordinate with HR, marketing, and facilities.

Requirements include five+ years in full P&L management in hospitality or retail, veterinary experience, and strong people leadership. This full-time role offers salary range $70,000–$85,000 plus quarterly bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five plus years in full P&L management responsibility preferably in hospitality, service and / or retail environments.
• Veterinary experience required.
• Excellent oral presentation, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience in managing inventory and accounts payable.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, culture and policies of Destination Pet.
• Ensures exceptional customer service, through personal contact with customers, associate training, resolution of customer complaints, and delivery of services.
• Collaborate with the Destination Pet Support Staff on a regular basis (Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, Facilities, Legal, etc.)
• Ensure the cohesiveness of all aspects of pet care services and cross training where necessary.
• Manages all staff at center recruits, hires, motivates, trains, promotes, counsels, and terminates when necessary
• Oversees the scheduling of staff for work assignments, allowing staff to provide outstanding service while managing to a set budget.
• Manages center payroll and ensures that payroll is approved in a timely manner.
• Works with Destination Pet Human Resources to ensure center compliance with federal and local labor laws: OSHA, EEOC, ADA, Fair Labor Practices.
• Ensures safety of all employees by conducting safety training, enforcing of safe-handling rules, and complying with all safety related policies.
• Prepares and delivers annual performance reviews to team members on a timely basis.
• Monitors and responds to the needs of pet guests to ensure their safety, security, and comfort.
• Resolve any and all customer and staff complaints.
• Actively manages center’s social media accounts through weekly postings and replying to customer comments.
• Creates, implements and executes on local marketing programs to acquire new customers and grow sales.
• Attends community events and partners with local businesses to promote Destination Pet services.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies; reorders and restocks as necessary.
• Monitors and manages all computer systems located in the center.
• Addresses all center maintenance needs to maintain a safe, comfortable environment for pet guests and associates.
• Utilizes financial reports and statistics.
• Responsible for cash management, including accepting cash, check, and credit card payments for services; and for end-of-day cash drawer balance.
• Ensures that bank deposits are completed as needed.
• Promotes and markets Destination Pet’s programs and services in the surrounding community.
• Assists other team members as needed.

Skills

People management

P&L management

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

BS/BA is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database applications

Job description

## Practice ManagerApply: Shelter Island Vet Hospital- San Diego, CA: Full time: Posted Today: JR109094**Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!**The Practice Manager oversees the complete operations of a facility. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, managing the staff, overseeing customer service, generating additional sales and managing to a set budget. We are looking for a **Practice Manager t**o lead our team at Shelter Island Vet. Hospital. **REPORTS TO:** District Director**PAY:** $70,000 - $85,000 Salary+ Quarterly Bonus Opportunities! **CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):*** Supports the mission, vision, culture and policies of Destination Pet.* Ensures exceptional customer service, through personal contact with customers, associate training, resolution of customer complaints, and delivery of services.* Collaborate with the Destination Pet Support Staff on a regular basis (Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, Facilities, Legal, etc.)* Ensure the cohesiveness of all aspects of pet care services and cross training where necessary.* Manages all staff at center recruits, hires, motivates, trains, promotes, counsels, and terminates when necessary* Oversees the scheduling of staff for work assignments, allowing staff to provide outstanding service while managing to a set budget.* Manages center payroll and ensures that payroll is approved in a timely manner.* Works with Destination Pet Human Resources to ensure center compliance with federal and local labor laws: OSHA, EEOC, ADA, Fair Labor Practices.* Ensures safety of all employees by conducting safety training, enforcing of safe-handling rules, and complying with all safety related policies.* Prepares and delivers annual performance reviews to team members on a timely basis.* Monitors and responds to the needs of pet guests to ensure their safety, security, and comfort.* Resolve any and all customer and staff complaints.* Actively manages center’s social media accounts through weekly postings and replying to customer comments.* Creates, implements and executes on local marketing programs to acquire new customers and grow sales.* Attends community events and partners with local businesses to promote Destination Pet services.* Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies; reorders and restocks as necessary.* Monitors and manages all computer systems located in the center.* Addresses all center maintenance needs to maintain a safe, comfortable environment for pet guests and associates.* Utilizes financial reports and statistics.* Responsible for cash management, including accepting cash, check, and credit card payments for services; and for end-of-day cash drawer balance.* Ensures that bank deposits are completed as needed.* Promotes and markets Destination Pet’s programs and services in the surrounding community.* Assists other team members as needed.**REQUIREMENTS:***Expertise & Experience:** BS/BA is a plus.* Must be a passionate team player and a strong motivator.* Must have strong background in driving performance excellence through strong people management.* Five plus years in full P&L management responsibility preferably in hospitality, service and / or retail environments.* Experience in problem-solving, exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality and the ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, and the general public.* Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and database applications.* Ability to multi-task with strong time management skills.* Ability to complete assignments and responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner, often with strict and/or conflicting deadlines.* Excellent oral presentation, writing, and analytical skills.* Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills.* Must have exceptional strong customer service experience and skills.* Veterinary experience required.* Must have experience in managing inventory and accounts payable. *Physical:** Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.* Must frequently lift 40 pounds.* Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.* Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.* Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.* Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.* Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions. **PERKS:*** Health, vision, dental, long & short-term disability, and Life insurance* A Startup mentality company with stable funding.* 401k match* Pet Care discounts* Generous PTO* Opportunity to grow your career with a network of like-minded professionals # ***Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team. At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?***