Surgery Department Manager, Summit

Ethos Veterinary Health • Tacoma, WA

6d • $85,000

About The Position

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring a Surgery Manager for our Surgery Department!
Up to $2,000 sign-on bonus (based on experience) + relocation assistance available!
We’re committed to making your transition as smooth as possible.

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring a Surgery Manager for our Surgery Department.
The Surgery Manager is a highly skilled veterinary professional who demonstrates strong leadership, advanced technical expertise, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. This individual maintains a calm and proactive approach in high-pressure environments while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.

This role balances hands-on technical leadership with departmental management. The Surgery Manager oversees surgical technical staff, supports the surgeons and department leadership, and helps guide the continued growth, efficiency, and operational success of the Surgery department.

Requirements

• 2 years in Spec/ER experience in veterinary management including professional communication, performance management, operational management.
• Dedicated to outstanding client service and high-quality patient care
• Culture focused through promoting trust, collaboration, and accountability
• Adaptable communicator and supports authentic communication and supports the individuality of their team members

Responsibilities

• Represent the Surgery technical staff (20+ team members) while fostering a professional, respectful, and supportive work environment. Address conflicts constructively and help strengthen team communication and collaboration.
• Oversee staff performance, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and accountability. Assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure fair and effective workload distribution across the department.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Surgery department, ensuring efficient workflows, strong communication, and consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Monitor and manage departmental financial performance, including labor utilization, operational budgets, and expense oversight. Partner with hospital leadership to review profit and loss performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of care.
• Collaborate with surgeons and hospital leadership to maintain training programs, implement new protocols, and support professional development through performance reviews, coaching, and goal setting.
• Lead departmental meetings, maintain regular communication with surgeons, and partner with department supervisors and leads to address operational challenges and support leadership development within the team.
• Develop and manage schedules to ensure appropriate surgical coverage while balancing staff availability, PTO, and hospital operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and maintain departmental standard operating procedures as workflows evolve.
• Work closely with other departments to maintain clear communication, coordinate patient care, and support overall hospital operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed