Assistant Manager, Operations Small Animal Hospital

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is recruiting for an Operations Assistant Manager to support the operations within the Small Animal Hospital in Gainesville, FL. The Assistant Manager works closely with hospital leadership, clinical services, facilities personnel, and external partners to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment that supports exceptional patient care. Primary responsibilities include oversight of Small Animal Hospital assistants, facilities, infrastructure, and grounds; coordination of maintenance and repair activities; management of facilities related projects; and support of regulatory compliance, safety, and infection control initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Manager assists with purchasing, invoice approval, budget tracking, financial reporting, and recommendations related to operational and facilities expenditures. Critical competencies for this position include analytical thinking, personnel management, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Analytical thinking
• Personnel management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Capacity to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience working in a clinical veterinary environment
• Experience and successful track record leading and supervising a team
• Operations management knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Small Animal Hospital assistants, facilities, infrastructure, and grounds
• Coordination of maintenance and repair activities
• Management of facilities related projects
• Support of regulatory compliance, safety, and infection control initiatives
• Assists with purchasing, invoice approval, budget tracking, financial reporting, and recommendations related to operational and facilities expenditures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level