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Veterinary Practice Manager at Veterinary Practice Partners | LAYIQ

As Practice Manager, you’ll partner closely with the Medical Director to lead the daily operations of the hospital while ensuring an exceptional experience for patients, clients, and team members alike.
Leadership & Culture
Recruit, hire, coach, and retain an outstanding veterinary team.
Foster a culture built on trust, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance coaching.
Develop future leaders within the hospital.
Handle difficult conversations, client complaints, and team conflict live and in person, following up in writing only to confirm what was already discussed.
Medical Director Partnership
Build a genuine, trust-based partnership with the Medical Director — this relationship is the single biggest driver of success in this role.
Co-own hospital direction and decisions rather than waiting for direction or deferring difficult calls.
Communicate proactively and directly, especially when priorities or expectations aren’t yet aligned.
Hospital Operations
Oversee daily hospital operations and workflow.
Optimize scheduling and staffing.
Ensure operational consistency and efficiency.
Maintain inventory and vendor relationships.
Support a safe, organized, and compliant hospital environment.
Financial Leadership
Manage labor, inventory, and operating expenses.
Monitor hospital KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Partner with the Medical Director to grow the practice while maintaining exceptional patient care.
Make data-driven decisions that strengthen both the business and the team.
Client Experience
Champion an exceptional client experience.
Support team members during busy periods.
Take ownership of client service, patient care, and employee engagement outcomes across the hospital.
Build lasting relationships within the Roseville community.
Who You Are
You’re the kind of leader who naturally brings people together.
You lead with humility, communicate with honesty, and believe that accountability and compassion can exist side by side. You’re comfortable stepping into a hard conversation in the moment rather than retreating to email when things get tense.
You probably have: Veterinary hospital leadership experience
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
Strong business and financial acumen
Excellent communication and coaching skills — and a demonstrated track record of resolving conflict and difficult conversations in person
High emotional intelligence
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
A passion for developing people
A continuous improvement mindset
Comfort operating within established, informal team norms while helping build clearer structure over time — you ask questions before assuming the written policy is the whole story
Experience managing a multi-doctor veterinary hospital and experience building a new partnership with clinical leadership are strongly preferred.
Why PetCare?
At PetCare Veterinary Clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a respected, established hospital while helping shape its future.
You’ll also receive the support, leadership development, and operational resources of Veterinary Practice Partners while maintaining the culture and feel of a community veterinary practice.
This is a place where your ideas matter.
Where leadership is valued.
Where your work will directly impact patients, clients, and the people you lead every single day.

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