Veterinary Practice Manager
About The Position
Nease Animal Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida, is seeking a hands-on Veterinary Practice Manager to oversee daily operations, develop team members, strengthen client relationships, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient hospital. The manager will work with doctors, staff, and regional leadership to support hospital goals, improve workflows, and provide a positive experience for employees, clients, and patients. Nease Animal Hospital is an established small animal practice serving St. Augustine, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, and Twin Creeks. It combines modern veterinary medicine with holistic services, including acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques. Its services include preventive care, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, nutritional counseling, behavioral services, and holistic therapies. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekends off, though flexibility to adjust hours as hospital needs require is expected. The pay range is $65,000–$70,000 annually, with quarterly bonus opportunities. Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- A minimum of one year of management experience is preferred, ideally in a veterinary setting, or three or more years of veterinary experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of veterinary terminology and hospital operations.
- Ability to coach employees, resolve conflicts fairly, and manage competing priorities.
- Computer proficiency, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Flexibility to adjust hours as hospital needs require.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary hospital management experience.
- Experience as a Veterinary Practice Manager or Certified Veterinary Practice Manager.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop team members through training, feedback, performance reviews, and professional growth opportunities.
- Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and staffing decisions.
- Oversee daily operations, payroll, inventory, purchasing, equipment, and vendor relationships.
- Build client relationships by addressing concerns, answering questions, and ensuring a positive experience.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, OSHA requirements, and DEA and controlled-substance procedures.
- Partner with doctors and regional leadership to support hospital goals and improve workflows.
- Promote the hospital through local events, community outreach, and veterinary-profession relationships.
- Help maintain accurate patient records and effective team communication.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Quarterly bonus opportunities.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.
- Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
