Veterinary Practice Manager

Aavld; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet hospital in Christiana, DE is seeking an experienced Veterinary Practice Manager to join their emergency and specialty hospital. The role involves mentoring staff, managing business development, and ensuring legal compliance, making it vital for those passionate about exceptional pet care.

Benefits

Pet insurance and discounts

Opportunities for growth and leadership

Continuous learning with CE allowances

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Retirement plans

Paid time off and holidays

Access to a licensed social worker

Qualifications

• 3-5 years managing professionals in complex organizations.
• Experience in veterinary, human medicine, hospitality, or client services industries.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead a team of 30+ staff to excel in patient care.
• Manage financial and strategic business development.
• Oversee the doctor team and client service representatives.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Business judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CVPM designation

Tools

MS Office

Google applications

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Christiana, DE is seeking an experienced Veterinary Practice Manager to join our state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital.

• Are you a passionate leader who is ready to make a difference?
• Do you have excellent time management, follow-through, and organizational skills?
• Do you love building successful teams that provide premier customer service and patient care?

As a Veterinary Practice Manager:

• You will mentor, develop, and lead a team of 30+ hourly and professional staff to excel and focus on patient care.
• You will partner with and oversee the doctor team, medical team, and client service representatives, guiding their development.
• You will manage financial and strategic business development to ensure hospital profitability.
• You will handle the primary care DVM and patient referral base with sensitivity.
• You will develop intra-staff relationships, HR-related issues, and ensure legal compliance.

Experience Preferred:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred; CVPM designation a plus.
• Experience: 3-5 years managing professionals in complex organizations, within veterinary, human medicine, hospitality, or client services industries.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent time management, follow-through, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail
• Effective communication with employees and external contacts
• Teamwork and independence
• Confidentiality and sound business judgment
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google applications

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering pet insurance and discounts.
• Opportunities for growth through talent development and leadership programs.
• Continuous learning with CE allowances, BluePearl University, and access to medical journals.

We support your health and well-being with:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedules
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to a licensed social worker for support

Our culture is family-like, emphasizing teamwork and industry leadership through exceptional pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a drug-free workplace.