Veterinary Practice Manager

Berkeley Animal Hospital; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

VetGirl membership

Job summary

Berkeley Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead our growing team as the current manager steps back to school in August. The hospital combines general practice, urgent care, dentistry and surgery with visiting specialists, and is expanding into a larger treatment area under Fear Free principles.

The Practice Manager will drive daily operations, staff development, and system-wide improvements to support continued growth and service excellence for companion animals in

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine.
• Prior management or leadership experience required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build systems and lead a growing team.
• Passion for animal care and client relationships.
• Commitment to Fear Free and low-stress handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hospital operations, including workflow, scheduling, and team coordination.
• Lead, mentor, and support staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Develop and implement protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Manage financial operations including budgeting, payroll, and expense tracking.
• Maintain inventory and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, safety standards, and licensing requirements.
• Support client experience by addressing concerns and maintaining high service standards.
• Assist with marketing and business development initiatives.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Neo software

Weave phones

Televet

Cubex

Idexx in-house lab

Job description

About the Opportunity

Berkeley Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to join our growing team. This position is available as our current manager transitions back to school in August, creating an excellent opportunity for a new leader to step into a well-established role and help guide our continued expansion.

We are a newly constructed, privately owned small animal hospital located in Berkeley, CA, offering general practice, urgent care, dentistry, and surgery, along with visiting specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, and surgery. Our hospital is built around Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques, and we are currently pursuing Fear Free certification.

About Our Facility

• 3,000 sq ft modern hospital.
• 4 exam rooms + consult/discharge room.
• Separate dental suite with digital dental X-ray.
• Dedicated surgery suite with electrocautery.
• Digital radiology and ultrasound.
• Companion animal laser.
• Idexx in-house lab equipment (CBC, chemistry, UA, clotting).
• Cloud-based Neo software, Weave phones, Televet communication.
• Cubex system for controlled drugs.
• Open 7 days a week from 9 am-7 pm.

Growth & Expansion

We are planning a major expansion this year, including additional exam rooms, separate cat and dog entrances, and a larger treatment area with a dedicated office for the Practice Manager.

About the Role

The Practice Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring smooth daily operations while helping build systems and processes to support our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hospital operations, including workflow, scheduling, and team coordination.
• Lead, mentor, and support staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Develop and implement protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Manage financial operations including budgeting, payroll, and expense tracking.
• Maintain inventory and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, safety standards, and licensing requirements.
• Support client experience by addressing concerns and maintaining high service standards.
• Assist with marketing and business development initiatives.

About You

• Minimum 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine.
• Prior management or leadership experience required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build systems and lead a growing team.
• Passion for animal care and client relationships.
• Commitment to Fear Free and low-stress handling practices.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• VetGirl membership.

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow with us.