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Oregon Humane seeks a Practice Manager for the Community Veterinary Hospital in Portland, OR. You will balance day-to-day operations with financial oversight, reviewing invoices and driving pricing and policy updates to improve performance.
You’ll lead a team, manage data integrity in PIMS and AllyDVM, and collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and mission-driven service.
Job DetailsJob Location: Community Veterinary Hospital - Portland, OR 97211Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,500.00 - $86,506.00 Salary/yearAbout Oregon Humane Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness, and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, Oregon Humane is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs. Visit oregonhumane.org to learn more about how we’re creating an ecosystem where all of us – animals and humans – feel safe, valued and part of something bigger.
The Team This position is part of the Medical Services team within the Community Veterinary Hospital. The Position This role ensures the Community Veterinary Hospital (CVH) runs smoothly by balancing day-to-day operations with financial oversight. They review invoices, track revenue and expenses, and use data to spot trends and improve performance. The position also supports reporting, is responsible for accurate systems and processes, and implements policies and pricing updates. The Practice Manager collaborates with other CVH leaders, leading the process of developing and implementing standard operating procedures. In addition, they oversee client financial programs, ensure compliance, and lead and supports staff to create an efficient, positive, and mission-driven workplace.
Supervises: Community Solutions Manager ACCOUNTABILITY Reports Directly To: Hospital Administrator Often Engages Directly With: Oregon Humane Advancement, Finance, and Medical Teams
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Oregon Humane. Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Animal Science, Finance, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 years’ experience in veterinary practice management, healthcare operations, or a similar role with financial oversight. Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, financial analysis, accounts receivable, and/or auditing processes. Demonstrated ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable operational improvements. Experience managing and maintaining data integrity within Practice Information Management Systems (PIMS) and related software (e.g., CRM or client communication platforms). Proven experience developing, implementing, and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs) and driving team adherence. Experience overseeing client financial programs such as payment plans and handling sensitive financial conversations with professionalism and empathy. Strong leadership and people management skills, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development. Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff and volunteers. Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently informative, respectful and professional manner.
This position interacts and collaborates will all levels of the organization, including Oregon Humane staff, executive team members, donors, general public, external vendors, volunteers, and supporters. Contact and communication is carried out through face-to-face, telephone and digital interactions. Excellent customer service skills are essential to success. Communication must be clear, understandable, professional and respectful in all circumstances.
Work is performed in an office and medical center/animal shelter environment. Occasional weekend and evening work may be required. Animal contact and related injuries may occur. Noise exposure varies and sometimes includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations. Pace of work is active and demanding, requiring a high degree of multitasking and ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing concurrent projects/tasks to completion. Contact with angry or emotional people may occur.
Occasional lifting and moving of inanimate objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional pushing and pulling of carted items weighing up to 100 lbs. Occasional moving items above shoulder level. Occasional use of hands and arms at or above shoulder level. Prolonged standing, sitting and/or stooping may occur. Occasional climbing and bending. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and address and overcome complex challenges and barriers. We strive for a culture of integrity, respect and compassion where every member of our community contributes their perspectives and authentic selves and where everyone reaches their potential as individuals and teams. We recognize that striving for diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Oregon Humane is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.