Admin and Management - Practice Manager
Wilson's Animal Hospital, 105 Hartzel Rd, St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Req #4636
Monday, January 27, 2025
You were made to save animals, we take care of the rest.
About The Role
The successful candidate will spend a portion of time allocated to administrative duties and team leadership, the remaining time working alongside a team. Some responsibilities are:
- Oversee smooth and efficient operations of the clinics
- Recruit, train, and motivate staff
- Handle HR issues when they arise, and escalate to the Operations Director if needed
- Work with the Operations Director to create and execute the vision for the clinics
- Help grow the clinics in both revenue and new clientele
- Create action plans for the clinic and staff to maximize success
- Prepare regular reports on a weekly basis
As our ideal candidate you will have:
- Previous experience as an outlet manager, preferably in the veterinary, retail, or healthcare industry(but not required!)
- Exceptional people skills and proven leadership skills are a must
- Experience with shifts, and drafting/managing schedules
- Good management and leadership skills with the ability to set priorities, delegate, motivate and develop the hospital and team to become top performers in the community
- You must be a client service professional, who puts the client first at all times
- An experienced people manager, who has hired, trained and held people accountable for their performance
- Developed emotional intelligence to be able to contain emotional situations around the clinic
- Solid communication skills, both when dealing with clients and interpersonal relationships
- Collaboration skills demonstrating a strong desire to build rapport and solid relationships with team members, clients and the community
- Financial skills to understand the needs of the business and the importance of growing revenues and controlling expenses
- Passion for what you do every day! Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude are a must
The Clinic managers are the gatekeepers of the clinic and they will be fully supported by the Operations Director, with access to different resources, including continuous training and development to support and ensure their success in managing the clinic.
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Wilson's Animal Hospital, 105 Hartzel Rd, St Catharines, Ontario, Canada