Urgent Care Vet Practice Manager: Lead Team & Care

American Veterinary Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k match

Generous PTO

Bonus potential

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UrgentVet is seeking an experienced Veterinary Practice Manager to lead our Baton Rouge urgent care team and oversee daily operations. The role focuses on people management, culture, and efficient after-hours clinical delivery.

Ideal candidates have veterinary administration experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to drive engagement, efficiency, and financial stability within a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong emotional intelligence and empathy to manage a diverse team
• Excellent communication and active listening for staff and clients
• Proven leadership with ability to guide teams in a fast paced setting
• Experience in veterinary practice operations and standards
• Strong business sense and growth mindset in a clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the after-hours care team
• Lead and develop staff to deliver compassionate, high-quality veterinary care
• Foster a positive, inclusive work culture and staff engagement
• Collaborate with veterinarians to ensure efficient patient flow and operations
• Act as brand ambassador and community liaison for UrgentVet

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Veterinary operations knowledge

Business acumen

Job description

UrgentVet is seeking an experienced Veterinary Practice Manager to lead our Baton Rouge urgent care team and oversee daily operations. The role focuses on people management, culture, and efficient after-hours clinical delivery.

Ideal candidates have veterinary administration experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to drive engagement, efficiency, and financial stability within a fast-paced clinic environment.