Veterinary Practice Manager

Chester Basin, NS

Chester Basin Animal Hospital in Nova Scotia has a rare and exciting opportunity for a full-time experienced veterinary client service professional to join our team as our Hospital Manager. As a growing part of our VCA Canada team in Nova Scotia, this full-time position will require working alongside a supportive and inclusive group of hospital managers in the region!

In collaboration and with guidance from our Area Manager you will champion a variety of administrative duties related to the operations of our veterinary hospital. A successful candidate will demonstrate a lively passion for providing leadership and development of a legacy and multi-dimensional team devoted to delivering excellent veterinary care. Some of the key attributes and responsibilities for this role include:

Customer service excellence, with prior personnel management experience (minimum 2-3years experience)
Human Resource Management: fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Scheduling staff, document control, filing, various reporting, and coordinating office services (equipment/supplies/forms/procedures)
Team Leadership and Guidance: fostering people relationships, providing coaching opportunities, towards the goal of quality patient care and excellent client service
Communication excellence; working with your colleagues, pet parents, and community
Operational Management: contribute objectives and efficiencies for profitable hospital operations, streamlining processes, and optimizing workflow.
Oversee the hiring, reviewing, disciplining, and terminating of professional staff, under and with the approval of the Regional Management team.
Financial management; in collaboration with the medical leadership; including inventory management
Positively represent the hospital and VCA in the professional community and to the public.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation you can thrive in!

RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Access to amazing mini-courses
Membership and dues
Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
Employee assistance program
Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

Learn more about us here: Chester Basin Animal Hospital

Our clinic is a 45-minute drive from downtown Halifax! Chester Basin Animal Hospital is a well-established small animal hospital located on Nova Scotia?۪s picturesque South Shore and our primary focus is education offering individually tailored health care to our patients. Our hospital has no on-call, overnights, Sundays, or holiday schedules! Nurturing a great culture is essential to our team! We are passionate about what we do and enjoy a collaborative team that focuses on improving our work life!

For further information contact: careers.canada@vca.com

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.