Job Summary
The Practice Manager plays a vital role in the hospital's leadership under the guidance of the Principal Doctor. Primary responsibilities include ensuring top-tier veterinary care and exceptional client service, fostering a motivated and productive team, maintaining (or exceeding) budget goals, and growing the hospital. This role involves collaborating with the Principal Doctor to optimize profitability and hospital productivity while maintaining strong working relationships with the entire team.
Key Responsibilities
Main Accountabilities:
Partner with Principal Doctor to uphold the WellHaven brand by providing consistent, high-quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients
Maximize hospital efficiency, productivity, and profitability through effective management practices
Oversee and train employees in delivering professional, efficient, and exceptional client service, including educating clients about Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services, and marketing campaigns
Effectively address and resolve conflicts, whether involving clients or employees
Partner with Operations Service Manager, Principal Doctor, and others to interview, select, train, develop, coach, and mentor employees
Manage basic Human Resource activities, such as new employee onboarding, benefits, workers' compensation, recruiting, coaching, and counseling
Manage para staff performance, development, and improvement plans, motivating teams to achieve set goals. Conduct regular development discussions with para staff
Develop annual plans, budgets, and hospital productivity targets in partnership with the Principal Doctor and Operations Service Manager
Responsible for cash control, banking, loss prevention, office and medical supply ordering, and inventory management
Track and maintain a record of required licenses and certificates to ensure they remain current and do not lapse
Create and maintain veterinarian’s and para staff schedules to meet client needs, following WellHaven guidelines, while proactively planning personal and continuing education time off
In conjunction with the Principal Doctor, take responsibility for community outreach, events, and external marketing efforts to promote the hospital
Ensure compliance with all WellHaven policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws
Oversee the medical chart process to ensure thoroughness and accuracy, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards
Partner with the Principal Doctor to implement effective communication strategies to foster employee engagement
Customer Service Delivery:
Consistently provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service
Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients
Other:
Required Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to:
Develop direct reports by guiding, coaching, and mentoring to help them reach their full potential, achieve their professional goals, and contribute effectively to the success of the organization
Identify, address, and resolve conflicts effectively and professionally
Drive for results by demonstrating motivation and determination to achieve goals and deliver high-quality outcomes
Ensure the team is providing high-quality and safe medical services
Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities
Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining calm and resilient
Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.)
Provide a high level of accountability
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate degree or higher in a related discipline (such as business management) a plus, or must have the education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
WellHaven hospital experience and/or previous experience as a supervisor/manager in veterinary medicine or health-related industry
Veterinary technician certification, licensure, and experience (preferred)
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) or Veterinary Management Institute (CVPA) certification a plus!
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Requirements
The Practice Manager position is performed onsite at our hospital or an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for this position
Hospital environment includes limited space, smells from pet waste, and noise (barking, etc.)
Position requires 40+ hours per week to complete essential job duties and to meet client needs and work volume. Schedules may include 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays
Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb
Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to lift 50+ pounds
May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near an Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances
Additional Information
Our hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health (“WellHaven”) network of hospitals. This allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system, connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous.
WellHaven helps veterinarians, and their teams succeed both personally and professionally. We value our medical teams and strive to support each team member each and every day. Our focus on
personal growth, practice support, and life balance frame the relationship we want to have with our hospital teams. This people-first approach has made a considerable difference in the lives of our teams, clients, pets, our communities, and the health of our hospitals.
We’ve been recognized in Inc. Magazine for making a difference in our community and in Forbes for being named one of America's Best Startup Employers. It is an exciting time to be part of the WellHaven team and an excellent time for you to consider joining us!
Please learn more about WellHaven at www.wellhaven.com.
WellHaven Benefits
WellHaven offers competitive pay and a great benefits package.
Please review our benefits package at: https://wellhaven.com/wellhaven-employment-benefits/
Compensation: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Commitment to Diversity
WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other status protected by law.
In accordance with federal, state, and local law, WellHaven may provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on WellHaven. For more information, please contact WellHaven HR at [email protected].
Pay Transparency Disclaimer
WellHaven Pet Health provides wage range information in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Third-party job boards and recruiting platforms may omit or misrepresent this information when reposting our job requisitions. WellHaven Pet Health is not responsible for any discrepancies in such postings. For the authoritative and most up-to-date wage range information for all positions and locations, please refer exclusively to our official careers page: https://wellhaven.com/join-the-team/.
