Veterinary Practice Manager

• AAHA Accredited  
• Fear Free Certified  
• Cat Friendly Practice Certified  
• Tampa Magazine’s Best Veterinarian (2020, 2021, 2022)  
• Best of the Bay Winner  

• $75,000–$85,000 annual salary based on experience  
• Annual performance bonus  
• Full-Time salaried leadership role  

• Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM  
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM  
• Closed Sundays  

 Why You’ll Love Working at Bayshore Animal Clinic

• Advanced medicine meets community care – We handle everything from wellness to urgent cases
• Flexible scheduling and rotating weekends – We value work-life balance
• Closed on major holidays with holiday pay
• Work with a close-knit team that celebrates wins and supports one another

Veterinary Practice Manager Responsibilities

•  Build and sustain a strong veterinary team culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and respect 
• Mentor, coach, and develop Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and client service teams
•  Maintain strong hospital-wide communication and leadership visibility across all departments 
•  Drive employee engagement, recognition programs, morale initiatives, and staff retention strategies
•  Lead confidently through workflow optimization, change management, and hospital growth initiatives
•  Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of veterinary staff
•  Partner closely with the Medical Director and veterinary leadership team to align clinical and operational goals 

•  Manage hospital workflow, staffing schedules, and operational coordination
•  Identify and implement improvements to efficiency, client experience, and patient flow
•  Ensure operational consistency, inventory control, and regulatory compliance (AAHA/OSHA standards if applicable)
•  Support implementation of new systems, processes, and hospital-wide initiatives
•  Utilize KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting tools to drive operational decisions and hospital performance 
•  Maintain smooth coordination between clinical, surgical, and client service teams

•  Champion a high-quality client experience in veterinary care
•  Address client concerns with empathy, professionalism, and strong problem-solving skills
•  Maintain and enhance the hospital’s reputation for excellent veterinary care in the community
•  Support client education, communication, and long-term relationship building
•  Contribute to community engagement and veterinary outreach initiatives

•  Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for veterinary operations
•  Monitor hospital revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance (P&L oversight)
•  Identify opportunities for sustainable growth and operational profitability
•  Partner with leadership to improve financial efficiency and business performance
•  Balance financial accountability with a people-first leadership approach in veterinary medicine

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership or management experience in veterinary medicine, healthcare, or a clinical operations environment 
•  Proven success leading, motivating, and developing high-performing veterinary teams (Technicians, Assistants, Client Service Representatives, and support staff) 
•  Experience managing veterinary hospital operations, including workflow coordination, staffing, and scheduling 
•  Strong skills in team leadership, performance management, coaching, and staff development
•  Excellent emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution skills
•  Ability to lead through organizational change, growth initiatives, and operational transitions while maintaining team engagement and morale 
•  Working knowledge of veterinary practice management software systems (PIMS experience preferred) 
•  Strong commitment to culture-building, mentorship, and operational excellence in a veterinary hospital setting

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

•  Previous experience as a Veterinary Hospital Manager, Practice Manager, or Senior Veterinary Leader strongly preferred 
• CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager) or CVBL certification preferred 
•  Experience supporting veterinary hospital growth, expansion, or operational scaling initiatives
•  Multi-department leadership experience within a veterinary or specialty hospital environment (ER, GP, or specialty practice experience a plus) 
•  Strong background in veterinary business operations, financial oversight, and team development strategies

What We Offer You – Benefits & Perks

 Comprehensive Benefits Package

•  Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
•  401(k) retirement plan with employer match 
•  Paid Time Off (PTO) 
•  Paid holidays 
•  Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
•  Life insurance coverage 
•  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support 
•  Employee pet care discounts 

 Leadership Development & Veterinary Career Growth

•  Leadership development training and continuing education (CE) support 
•  Career growth opportunities within a multi-location veterinary network
•  Support for Veterinary Practice Managers, hospital leaders, and aspiring veterinary executives
•  Structured opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and operational leadership training
•  Veterinary technician advancement pathways and clinical growth opportunities 

 Veterinary Technician Development – HeadStart Program

•  Collaborative 
•  Compassionate 
•  Clinically excellent 
•  Led by strong veterinary leadership 

 Ready to Lead One of Tampa’s Premier Veterinary Hospitals?