Veterinary Practice Manager

Veterinary Practice Manager After Hour Animal Hospital, Little Rock, AR (Full-time) If you are interested in a unique opportunity to be a part of something great and want to lead a team of professionals dedicated to providing excellent patient care, this is the opportunity you have been looking for. The Veterinary Practice Manager is critical to the success of the hospital, ensuring a positive culture built on shared values and direct communication, creating operational efficiencies, and problem‑solving to improve client service and employee engagement. The Veterinary Practice Manager oversees the business activities of the hospital, including hiring and training hospital staff; working with Pathway finance to prepare and manage budgets; monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators; setting fees; maintaining inventory and an inventory control system; managing the hospital software, and implementing safety and security procedures. Culture and Work Environment Communicates the practice’s values and mission to the team. Motivates staff and helps build and maintain morale. Upholds core values and standards. Holds regular staff meetings, including a component of mandatory training on standards of service and standards of care. Promotes a cooperative working environment among staff members; understands the value of teamwork. Is enthusiastically willing to perform as necessary to help the hospital function as a unit. Promotes continuous quality improvement (CQI) to ensure the practice’s success and achieve the vision. Requirements Certified Veterinary Practice Manager designation or equivalent work experience preferred Highly preferred: three years or more of managing a veterinary practice. Flexible availability is REQUIRED--nights/holidays/weekends-this is an emergency practice Ability to analyze various sources of data to establish priorities and initiate operational programs Sound personal judgment in decision‑making Capable of leading, managing, and coaching staff at all levels Demonstrated competence in all aspects of staff management, including hiring and firing Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion. Excellent interpersonal communication skills; A commitment to outstanding client service. Demonstrated competence in budgeting and financial reporting, including reading and analyzing a P&L statement Solid math and Excel/spreadsheet skills. Availability to occasionally work uncommon hours and overtime, and to be subject to recall for business emergencies. Benefits – our care in action Competitive compensation: $70,000-80,000/bonus opportunity-based on experience Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplus health savings account and flexible spending account Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapy sessions 401k program Continuing education anddevelopment supportthrough our library offree CE coursesand paid time off to complete Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan supportprogram and so much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr After-Hour-Animal-Hospital