Veterinary Surgical Operations Manager (No On-Call)

Vets Pets; Sims (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insu​

401(k) with employer match

CE allowance

Uniform stipend

Paid time off

No on‑call weekends or holiday shifts

Job summary

Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Wilson in Wilson, NC seeks a Veterinary Specialty Surgery Manager to lead the daily operations of the surgery department. You will collaborate with two board-certified surgeons and a dedicated team to deliver advanced surgical care and support families and referring veterinarians.

This hands‑on leadership role emphasizes team development, operational oversight, and direct clinical support as needed, with a focus on efficient case flow, space and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in specialty surgery or anesthesia required
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) strongly preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience highly desirable
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Surgery or Anesthesia preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the surgery technician team, coordinating scheduling, training, and performance feedback
• Function as the department’s daily operational resource, addressing concerns and developing systems to reduce preventable issues
• Coordinate daily case flow, surgical preparation, and staffing to support the needs of our surgeons and patients
• Develop and maintain consistent departmental workflows while promoting team understanding and buy‑in
• Work closely with our two board‑certified surgeons to support the delivery of high‑quality specialty surgical services
• Provide direct clinical care and technical assistance with surgical cases as needed
• Oversee surgical suite cleanliness and organization, instrument preparation, equipment readiness, and inventory
• Serve as a liaison between surgery and other hospital services to support communication and continuity of care
• Assist with client communication and case logistics in collaboration with the surgeons and hospital team
• Serve as a culture champion and lead by example with a positive, solutions‑oriented outlook
• Support the professional growth of team members and continually improve the client and team experience

Skills

RVT preferred

Leadership experience

VTS in Surgery/Anesthesia

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration in clinical env

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

VTS in Surgery or Anesthesia

Job description

Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Wilson in Wilson, NC seeks a Veterinary Specialty Surgery Manager to lead the daily operations of the surgery department. You will collaborate with two board-certified surgeons and a dedicated team to deliver advanced surgical care and support families and referring veterinarians.

This hands‑on leadership role emphasizes team development, operational oversight, and direct clinical support as needed, with a focus on efficient case flow, space and