Practice Manager - Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic

Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic; Corryton (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic in Corryton, Tennessee, is seeking a Practice Manager to lead daily hospital operations and drive exceptional patient care and client service. The role reports to the Regional Manager and focuses on culture, financial performance, and efficient workflows.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of veterinary leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to mentorship. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and progressive veterinary practice management experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience in a veterinary environment.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of veterinary practice operations, financial drivers, and compliance.
• CVPM designation preferred, or willingness to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Own hospital-level results across revenue, labor, client satisfaction, and operations.
• Manage all aspects of hospital operations to ensure quality patient care and service.
• Oversee payroll hours and submission; monitor payroll costs against budget.
• Coordinate accounts payable and work with the bookkeeper.
• Lead inventory management and vendor programs.
• Develop staff and doctor schedules to balance patient flow.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, and evaluate team members.
• Foster a positive culture aligned with VetEvolve’s values.
• Oversee front-of-house and treatment areas for seamless client/patient experience.
• Partner with Regional Manager on regional initiatives and financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Communication

CVPM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Tools

Office Suite

Practice management software

Job description

Practice Manager - Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic

Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic, located in Corryton, Tennessee just outside of Knoxville, is a full service animal hospital that takes both emergency cases and less urgent medical, surgical, and dental cases. Our practice has proudly served the community for over 24 years, delivering exceptional patient care with a commitment to integrity and respect. We have a close-knit, family-oriented team of doctors passionate about providing excellent mentorship and a large, skilled support staff that gets along and enjoys delivering incredible care. On top of our extremely low turnover team, we also have a state-of-the-art ultrasound unit and dedicated sonographer who performs over 500 full abdominal ultrasounds per year. We welcome experienced and new graduate veterinary professionals to join our team!

Practice Manager | Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic | Corryton, Tennessee

Salary Range: $60,000-75,000, commensurate with licensure and experience

Position Summary:

The Practice Manager is responsible for the overall success of their hospital’s daily operations, ensuring exceptional patient care, client service, and business performance. This role serves as the driving force behind a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

The Practice Managermaintainsa clear focus on operational excellence and team engagement while fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. With a balance of empathy, accountability, and business acumen, this leader keepsVetEvolve’smission and values at the forefront of all decisions, communications, and strategic initiatives.

Using excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills, the Practice Manager creates a cohesive, collaborative, and compassionate environment where the team and clients feel valued and where pets receive the highest quality care.

The Practice Manager works closely with the Regional Manager to execute regional initiatives, achieve financial and operational goals, and contribute to the broader success ofVetEvolve’snetwork of hospitals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own hospital-level results across revenue, labor management, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency, reporting regularly to the Regional Manager.
• Manage all aspects of hospital operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality delivery of patient care and client service.
• Oversee employee time and attendance, review and approve payroll hours, and ensuretimelysubmission for processing.
• Monitor payroll costs and track actual results against budget,identifyingopportunities for efficiency and optimization.
• Coordinate allaccountspayable activities, ensuring timely and accurate communication of information to the bookkeeper.
• Lead proactive inventory management processes by monitoring stock levels, verifying pricing accuracy, minimizing outages, and communicating updates to the team.
• Partner with the Regional Manager to align inventory performance with budget goals and vendor incentive programs.
• Develop and manage staff and doctor schedules to balance patient flow, client needs, and team workload while minimizing overtime.
• Partner with veterinarians and support leaders to recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, and evaluate team members across all hospital departments.
• Foster a positive, engaged culture by promoting teamwork, morale, and alignment withVetEvolve’smission and core values.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across both the front-of-house and treatment areas, ensuring a seamless client and patient experience.
• Maintain open communication with veterinarians to continually improve medical quality and client service;facilitatedoctor meetings and share updates with the team and Regional Manager.
• Conduct regular team and department meetings to share updates, celebrate wins, and reinforce operational and cultural goals.
• Handle client concerns and complaints promptly and professionally, collaborating with veterinarians on any matters related to medical standards of care.
• Execute approved local marketing initiatives and social media strategies developed in partnership with the Regional Manager and Marketing team.
• Organize andparticipatein community events to build relationships, strengthen client loyalty, and enhance the hospital’s local presence.
• Serve as the primary contact for Practice Management System (PMS) vendors; troubleshoot system issues and proactivelyidentifyopportunities tooptimizeutilizationand efficiency.
• Monitor andmaintainmedical equipment to ensure functionality, compliance, and readiness for patient care.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, and promptly address or elevate any safety or licensing concerns to the Regional Manager.
• Regularly review practice performance metrics (P&L, labor, production, and client satisfaction) with the Regional Manager toidentifytrends and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure hospital operations align withVetEvolvestandards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, ora relatedfield preferred, or equivalent combination of education and progressive veterinary practice management experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience in a veterinary environmentrequired.
• Demonstrated success managing teams, driving operational performance, and improving client satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of veterinary practice operations, financial drivers (P&L management, budgeting, KPI tracking), and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate diverse teams while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in delivering exceptional client experiences and fostering a consistent culture of service excellence.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment whilemaintainingaccuracy, organization, and sound judgment.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills; able to build trust and alignment with doctors, team members, and leadership through professionalism and collaboration.
• Track recordofidentifyingchallenges, evaluating options, and implementing effective solutions that improve patient care, client satisfaction, and operational outcomes.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and practice management software, with the ability toleveragetechnology to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) designation preferred, or willingness to pursue certification.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Continuing Education & Development

• Attend a minimum of two (2) Practice Management Meetings or workshops per year to foster collaboration and ongoing professional growth (pre-approval required by the Director of Operations).
• Participate in at least two (2)VetEvolveevents annually (e.g., conferences, CE dinners, diligence meetings) to strengthen business understanding and connection across the organization.
• This role serves as a key developmental position for individuals aspiring to future multi-site leadership opportunities withinVetEvolve.

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible toparticipatein our401(k) retirementplan. Other benefits include paid time off, paidholidaysand access to employeeassistanceprogram.

Hours:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel (0–10%); occasional travel within the region for meetings, cross-training, or events as required/approved.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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