Job Description

Veterinary Practice Manager – Privately Owned Small Animal Hospital

Companion Pet Care (CPC) in Encinitas, California

Help lead a team that puts pets first.

At Companion Pet Care, veterinary medicine is personal. We’re a small, privately owned hospital where pets are known by name, families are treated as individuals, and care is tailored to each patient. We’re proud of the close-knit team behind that care, and we’re looking for a positive, organized leader who will help us protect what makes CPC special while keeping the hospital running smoothly.

WHY COMPANION PET CARE?

We believe pets deserve thoughtful, personalized care. Our services include wellness exams, in-house laboratory work, surgery, dental cleanings, and more.

Being a smaller, privately owned hospital allows us to build lasting relationships with clients and their pets, work closely as a team, and take pride in the little details that make a difference. We want every client to feel heard and every patient to receive thoughtful and individualized care.

If you want your work behind the scenes to directly support compassionate veterinary care, we’d love to meet you.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Encinitas, California
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Employment type: Full-time, on-site
• Experience: At least 2 years of management experience
• Credential: RVT preferred, but not required
• Salary range: $65,000–$85,000 annually

WHAT OUR HOSPITAL MANAGER DOES

Hospital Operations

• Oversee daily hospital workflows, staffing, and scheduling.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Coordinate vendors, equipment, and facility needs.

Team Leadership and Human Resources

• Recruit, onboard, and support the training of team members.
• Conduct employee evaluations and help develop staff.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative workplace focused on excellent patient and client care.

Financial and Administrative Management

• Oversee payroll and timekeeping.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, accounts receivable, collections, and key performance indicators.
• Review financial and operational results with the hospital owner.

Inventory and Compliance

• Oversee inventory controls and purchasing.
• Maintain controlled-substance procedures, safety practices, and required compliance documentation.
• Delegate routine inventory tasks while maintaining appropriate oversight.

Client Service and Continuous Improvement

• Help resolve escalated client concerns.
• Support personalized service for every client and patient.
• Identify opportunities to improve hospital operations so the medical team can focus on delivering thoughtful care to every animal.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• At least 2 years of management experience; veterinary or healthcare management experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with staff management, payroll, financial reports, and administrative systems.
• A proactive, dependable approach to leadership and daily operations.
• A commitment to creating a supportive workplace where patient care and client relationships come first.
• An RVT credential is a plus, as are experience with veterinary practice management software and technology troubleshooting.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Group health insurance plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) matching
• Gym membership
• Generous employee discount

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction describing your management experience and why personalized veterinary care matters to you.

We look forward to meeting someone who shares our commitment to excellent medicine, individualized patient care, and a close-knit team.

Companion Pet Care is an equal opportunity employer.

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