Veterinary Practice Manager

Description

2-Time Innovetive Petcare Culture Award Winner
Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic | Locust Valley, NY

Are you an experienced veterinary professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic, a proud 2-Time Innovetive Petcare Culture Award Winner, is looking for a compassionate, collaborative, and hands-on Veterinary Practice Manager to help lead our exceptional team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing leadership with patient care and believes that a thriving hospital starts with a supported team and an outstanding client experience. While LVT licensure is not required, candidates should have previous veterinary hospital experience, strong clinical knowledge, and a passion for developing people and creating positive hospital culture.

As our Veterinary Practice Manager, you'll partner closely with the Managing Veterinarian and hospital leadership to oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice while serving as a visible, supportive presence for the team.

This is a true hands-on leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire a collaborative, high-performing team
• Support daily hospital operations and workflow efficiency
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Assist on the treatment floor as needed to support patient care
• Foster an exceptional client experience from check-in to discharge
• Help maintain a positive, engaging workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, and compassion
• Partner with leadership to achieve hospital goals while maintaining the highest standards of patient care

If you're energized by mentoring others, solving problems, and creating an environment where both people and pets thrive, we'd love to meet you.

You Will Love

• Oversee daily operations of a small animal veterinary clinic.
• Support hospital workflow, scheduling, and team coordination.
• Assist on the floor with patient handling, restraint, and workflow support as needed.
• Partner with the MDVM to manage staffing, scheduling, and performance.
• Help drive client experience initiatives and client service standards.
• Support administrative functions, including payroll coordination, inventory oversight, and hospital procedures.
• Coach, support, and mentor team members.
• Identify process improvements and help optimize hospital efficiency.
• Act as a bridge between leadership and the hospital team.

You Will Bring

• Minimum 3+ years experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic (required).
• Strong Veterinary Assistant or Technician skills: patient handling, assisting doctors/techs, treatment support, and clinic workflow.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary clinic operations and hospital flow.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
• Experience with practice management software is a plus.
• LVT license welcome but not required.

Benefits

What We Offer

• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive compensation ($28-35/h)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee pet care discounts
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment

Why Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic?

At Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with an exceptional team. As a 2-Time Innovetive Petcare Culture Award Winner, we've built a workplace where collaboration, compassion, and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

For decades, we've been a trusted part of the Locust Valley community, providing high-quality, personalized care to pets and the families who love them. We're committed to fostering a positive culture where every team member is empowered to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact each day.

If you're looking for a hospital where your leadership is valued, your voice is heard, and your team truly feels like family, we'd love to welcome you to Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic.

About Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital in Locust Valley, New York, serving the pets of Locust Valley and the surrounding towns on Long Island. Our veterinarians and staff practice compassionate care for small animals–including dogs and cats. We offer a variety of services including wellness exams, vaccinations, pet dental care, puppy and kitten care, senior pet care, and nutritional counseling. Our animal hospital also offers advanced internal medicine, diagnostic services, and surgical care.

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - offers an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are a part of the West Hills family of practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including:

• West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, a 24/7 animal hospital
• Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care
• Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
• Court Square Animal Hospital
• West Hills North Veterinary Clinic
• Station Plaza Veterinary Group

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.