Veterinary Practice Manager

Location: Tallahassee, FL (North Florida)
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: Mid-January | Hospital opening: End of January

About Us
We are a new, privately owned veterinary practice opening at the end of January in North Tallahassee. We provide gold-standard, science-based care to dogs, cats, exotics, wildlife, and farm animals. Our mission is to combine truthful, accurate medicine with a warm, family-oriented environment for both clients and staff.

We are looking for a Practice Manager who wants to be part of building something from the ground up and is excited by the variety of a mixed caseload, including exotics and farm-type companion animals.

Position Overview
The Veterinary Practice Manager will play a key role in launching and running this hospital. You’ll help set up systems, hire and support staff, and work closely with the owner veterinarian to create a positive, efficient, and sustainable workplace that can support a caseload including exotics, wildlife, and farm animals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a new hospital as it opens and grows
• Lead, mentor, and support reception, assistant, and technician teams
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance feedback
• Help create and maintain a positive, collaborative culture
• Develop and refine SOPs and training materials as we grow
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and assist with budgeting and targets
• Oversee inventory management (ordering, tracking, vendor relationships), including supplies for exotics and farm animals
• Support client service standards and handle client concerns professionally
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, OSHA, and applicable regulations
• Collaborate closely with ownership on strategy, marketing, and growth

Minimum Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital setting (required)
• Previous experience in veterinary management or as a lead/shift supervisor strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Comfortable working in and helping shape a new/start-up practice
• Interest in or prior exposure to exotics, wildlife, or farm animals is a plus
• Experience with veterinary practice software and Microsoft Office/Google Suite
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to prioritize in a busy, evolving environment
• Customer-service driven with a calm, solutions-focused mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Unique opportunity to help launch and grow a new hospital from day one
• Collaborative, family-oriented environment with direct access to ownership
• Diverse caseload, including exotics, wildlife, and farm animals
• Staff discounts and potential for performance-based bonuses as we grow
• Professional development and long-term advancement opportunities

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter via Indeed explaining:

• Your veterinary practice management or leadership experience
• Your comfort level working with a hospital that sees exotics, wildlife, and farm animals
• Why working with a new practice appeals to you
• Your availability beginning mid-January

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person