Veterinary Practice Manager

American Veterinary Group; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Work-life balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance

Discounted veterinary care

Corporate discount program

Community impact

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Practice Manager for our Dykes Veterinary Clinic. The role partners with the Lead Veterinarian to lead the hospital team, manage day-to-day operations, and coordinate with corporate support functions.

You will oversee staff performance, finances, and client relations, ensuring top-notch patient care. The position requires regular on-site presence to support operations and safety across a dynamic hospital team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Veterinary practice management experience preferred, though candidates from other service industries may be considered.
• Positive, can-do attitude with strong people skills and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• People management including recruitment, development, discipline, and annual reviews.
• Financial management of the hospital’s P&L, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and inventory.
• Customer service by resolving client issues and managing follow-up communications.
• Role requires regular on-site attendance to support patient care and safety.

Skills

3+ years supervision

vet practice management

emotional intelligence

Job description

Veterinary Practice Manager

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dykes Veterinary Clinic

Reporting To: Rich Poling

Description

We are seeking a dynamic Practice Manager to join our hospital team!

About the Position:

In partnership with the Lead Veterinarian, the Practice Manager plays an integral role in leading the hospital team and providing excellent customer service to our patients. The practice manager is responsible for day-to-day hospital operations and serves as a liaison between the hospital team and our corporate support functions, including: marketing, payroll, IT, recruiting, finance, etc. This is a full-time position reporting to the Regional Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• People Management: recruiting, developing, disciplining, and terminating paraprofessional staff, including annual performance reviews
• Financial Management: overseeing the hospital’s P&L, including accounts payable/accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory
• Customer Service: resolving client issues and escalations and overseeing follow-up communications
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws

Skills Knowledge, & Expertise

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory role
• Veterinary practice management experience preferred, although we will also consider strong candidates from other service industries (i.e. human healthcare, retail, restaurant, hospitality).
• A positive, can-do attitude; strong people skills/emotional intelligence; willingness to roll up your sleeves and chip in to help the team

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Corporate discount program
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!