Veterinary Practice Manager - Lead & Elevate Client Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive compensation ($28-35/h)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee pet care discounts

Ongoing training and career dev.

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Practice Manager to lead a small animal hospital. This full-time, on-site role offers compensation of $28–$35 per hour and opportunities to mentor staff, improve operations, and enhance patient care.

You will work closely with the Managing Veterinarian to oversee daily tasks, staffing, and performance, while supporting a positive hospital culture and outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic.
• Strong Veterinary Assistant or Technician skills in patient handling and clinic workflow.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with practice management software is a plus.
• LVT license welcome but not required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Support daily hospital operations and workflow efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Assist on the treatment floor as needed to support patient care.
• Foster an exceptional client experience from check-in to discharge.
• Help maintain a positive, engaging workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, and compassion.
• Partner with leadership to achieve hospital goals while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Organization

Adaptability

Practice management software

LVT license welcome

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Practice Manager to lead a small animal hospital. This full-time, on-site role offers compensation of $28–$35 per hour and opportunities to mentor staff, improve operations, and enhance patient care.

You will work closely with the Managing Veterinarian to oversee daily tasks, staffing, and performance, while supporting a positive hospital culture and outstanding client service.