Veterinary Practice Manager: Lead People & Operations

Alliance Animal Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Nease Animal Hospital in St. Augustine, FL seeks a Veterinary Practice Manager to lead daily operations, develop staff, and strengthen client relationships. This hands-on role focuses on building a positive team culture while ensuring high-quality patient care.

The candidate should bring prior veterinary management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to oversee scheduling, payroll, and compliance. A competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of management experience preferred, ideally in a veterinary setting.
• Experience as a Veterinary Practice Manager or Certified Veterinary Practice Manager is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and hospital operations.
• Ability to coach employees, resolve conflicts fairly, and manage competing priorities.
• Computer proficiency, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Flexibility to adjust hours as hospital needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop team members through training, feedback, performance reviews, and professional growth opportunities.
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and staffing decisions to meet the needs of the hospital.
• Oversee daily operations, payroll, inventory, purchasing, equipment, and vendor relationships.
• Build strong client relationships by addressing concerns, answering questions, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, OSHA requirements, and DEA and controlled-substance procedures.
• Partner with doctors and regional leadership to support hospital goals and improve workflows.
• Promote the hospital through local events, community outreach, and relationships within the veterinary profession.
• Help maintain accurate patient records and effective communication across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

People management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CVPM preferred

Job description

Nease Animal Hospital in St. Augustine, FL seeks a Veterinary Practice Manager to lead daily operations, develop staff, and strengthen client relationships. This hands-on role focuses on building a positive team culture while ensuring high-quality patient care.

The candidate should bring prior veterinary management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to oversee scheduling, payroll, and compliance. A competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.