Practice Manager

Saugerties Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Practice Manager to our team. Saugerties Animal Hospital has been in business since 1933. Saugerties is staffed by a team of 15: four doctors, three licensed veterinary technicians, four client service representatives, and four veterinary assistants. The hospital offers a full range of general practice services including comprehensive preventive care, surgical procedures such as spays, neuters, and mass removals, dental cleanings, laser therapy, ultrasound, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory diagnostics.

The culture at Saugerties is strongly team-oriented and centered on patient care. Staff collaborate well, and capable team leaders keep daily operations running smoothly. The team is highly experienced and seasoned with low turnover. https://saugertiesah.com   

Practice Manager

Saugerties Animal Hospital in Saugerties, NY  

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as the point person for staff questions and routine problems  
• Responsible for creating a hospital environment that bolsters the morale and retention of doctors and staff  
• Review monthly financials, oversee staff spending, ensure bank deposits are accurate and taken multiple times per week  
• Responsible for staff performance and salary reviews, with input from Hospital Partners  
• Grow a positive work culture to include excellent employee relations and communication  
• Ensure hospital has positive operational flow  
• Oversee that the compassionate patient care is the top priority  
• Collaborate with staff to ensure efficient exam and surgery flow, and hospital operations  
• Ensure that the OSHA and Safety program is continuously monitored  
• Creating requisitions for staffing needs, interviewing, and onboarding  
• Responsible for all Human Resources needs, disciplinary actions, and daily issues  

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment 
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling 
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support 
• Mental Health Resources 
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave 

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: 

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products 
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing 
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods 
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner 

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience or training/education working in the veterinary field  
• LVT preferred but not required
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a veterinary hospital  
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written  
• Leadership abilities – collaborative, yet able to work independently  
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills  
• Ability to handle complex and/or emotional situations  
• Strong organizational skills, capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing  
• Must be a people person who is kind and caring to all staff and clients  

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experience for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.  

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.        

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.  

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/  

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