Veterinary Practice Manager - Chicagoland

Veterinarian Partners; Plainfield (IL); In loco; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Plainfield Veterinary Clinic in Plainfield, IL is seeking a full-time Veterinary Practice Manager to lead our community-focused team.

You’ll oversee daily hospital operations, support veterinarians, develop staff, and drive growth while balancing patient care with business goals. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in business, health science, veterinary management, or related field preferred.
• Five years of direct office or practice management experience with at least two years supervisory experience.
• Prior veterinary hospital management experience preferred.
• CVPM or MHA is preferred but not required.

Mansioni

• Lead, coach, and develop veterinary support staff to create a positive, collaborative environment.
• Oversee daily workflows and hospital operations to ensure efficient patient and client care.
• Work with veterinarians to ensure proper staffing and smooth appointment/surgical workflows.
• Promote open communication, teamwork, and consistent expectations across the team.
• Analyze hospital performance, including revenue, staffing, productivity, and metrics.
• Partner with leadership on growth opportunities and long-term success.
• Make sound decisions and proactively address challenges affecting the hospital.
• Guide the team through growth and operational improvements.
• Maintain hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage competing priorities and establish clear goals and timelines.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team development

Operations management

Staff coaching

Client communication

Financial metrics

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Policy compliance

Prioritization

Employee engagement

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

CVPM or MHA preferred but not required

Descrizione del lavoro

Veterinary Practice Manager - Chicagoland

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Veterinary Practice Manager Wanted in Plainfield, Illinois (Chicagoland)

Plainfield Veterinary Clinic in Plainfield, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Practice Manager to join our dedicated, community-oriented veterinary team!

We are an established veterinary practice entering an exciting phase of growth as we expand our doctor team and continue building on the relationships we've developed with our clients and community.

We're looking for a hands-on, people-focused leader who enjoys being involved in daily hospital operations, supporting veterinarians, developing staff, and creating an environment where both the team and the practice can thrive.

Our ideal candidate is a reliable, organized, proactive self-starter who leads by example, communicates effectively, and is comfortable balancing the day-to-day needs of a busy veterinary hospital with long-term growth opportunities.

Key skills and responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop veterinary support staff while creating a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
• Daily Hospital Operations: Maintain a strong onsite presence, oversee daily workflows, and ensure the hospital operates efficiently while providing exceptional patient and client care.
• Doctor Support & Collaboration: Work closely with the veterinary team to ensure appropriate staffing, efficient appointment and surgical workflows, and the resources needed for doctors to be successful.
• Communication: Build strong relationships with doctors, support staff, and clients while promoting open communication, teamwork, and consistent expectations.
• Analytical Skills: Understand and evaluate hospital performance, including revenue, staffing, productivity, and other key operational and financial metrics.
• Strategic Planning & Growth: Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities for new-client growth, improved efficiency, and long-term success.
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Confidently address challenges, make sound decisions, and proactively identify solutions that support the hospital and its team.
• Resourcefulness & Adaptability: Take initiative, embrace change, and help guide the team through continued growth and operational improvements.
• Compliance: Understand and maintain hospital policies, safety standards, and applicable veterinary regulatory requirements.
• Planning & Prioritization: Effectively manage competing priorities, organize workflows, and establish clear goals and expectations.
• Employee Engagement & Accountability: Support employee training, performance development, and a workplace culture where team members feel valued, supported, and accountable.

About Plainfield Veterinary Clinic

Plainfield Veterinary Clinic is an established, full-service veterinary hospital serving pets and families throughout Plainfield and the surrounding communities.

Our hospital is committed to providing high-quality veterinary medicine while building lasting relationships with the clients and pets who trust us with their care.

As our practice continues to grow, we're looking for a Practice Manager who can help strengthen our team, support our veterinarians, and build the operational structure needed for continued success.

Hospital Highlights:

• Established veterinary practice with strong community relationships
• Growing multi-doctor team
• Full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats
• General medicine, preventive care, dentistry, and surgery
• Opportunity to help shape hospital operations and team development
• Collaborative partnership with hospital leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the hospital's next phase of growth

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people, understands the importance of supporting a veterinary team, and takes pride in helping a hospital succeed. The right candidate will be comfortable spending time on the floor, coaching employees, addressing challenges, and celebrating team successes.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in business, health science, veterinary practice management, or a related field is strongly preferred but not required.

A minimum of five years of direct office or practice management experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience, is required.

Previous veterinary hospital management experience is strongly preferred.

Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) or Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is preferred but not required.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff while maintaining accountability and operational standards.

An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience may be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday