What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Practice Manager position at Pine Grove Animal Hospital?
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Veterinary Practice Manager, Thrive Pet Healthcare – Pine Grove Animal Hospital
Parker, CO | Denver Metro Area
Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking for a Veterinary Practice Manager to join our team at Pine Grove Animal Hospital as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At Pine Grove Animal Hospital, we understand that pets are members of the family. Our experienced and compassionate team is committed to providing personalized, attentive veterinary care while creating a welcoming experience for both pets and the people who love them.
About You
The Veterinary Practice Manager (PM) is critical to the success of the hospital, ensuring a positive culture built on shared values and direct communication, creating operational efficiencies, and problem solving to improve client service and employee engagement.
Key to the PM’s role is the ability to create and maintain a positive culture and work environment in alignment with the hospital’s plan. This person is creative yet able to develop and implement practical programs. The manager exercises sound judgment, strong time management, and the willingness and capability to make decisions.
The PM oversees the business activities of the hospital. These duties include hiring and training hospital staff; working with leadership and finance to prepare and manage budgets; monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators; setting fees; maintaining inventory and an inventory control system; managing hospital software; and implementing safety and security procedures.
Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual salary. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Experience & Skills Requirements
Required: 3 years of hospital management or supervisory experience in Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor's degree in business and/or equivalent business experience
CVPM encouraged to apply
Sound personal judgment in decision-making
Capable of leading, managing, and coaching staff at all levels
Demonstrated competence in all aspects of staff management, including hiring, coaching, and disciplinary action
Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion
Demonstrated competence in budgeting and financial reporting, including reading and analyzing a P&L statement
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A commitment to outstanding client service
Solid math and Excel/spreadsheet skills
Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance
About Pine Grove Animal Hospital
Pine Grove Animal Hospital is a primary care veterinary hospital serving pets and families in Parker and the surrounding communities. The team focuses on providing compassionate, high-quality care while building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
Located in Parker, Colorado, this opportunity offers a great combination of suburban living and easy access to everything the Denver metro area has to offer. Parker is known for its charming downtown, trails, parks, restaurants, and family-friendly communities, while downtown Denver is within reach for concerts, professional sports, dining, and entertainment.
And, of course, one of the biggest perks of Colorado is the outdoors! With the Rocky Mountains nearby, there are endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, snowboarding, camping, mountain biking, and weekend trips to some of Colorado’s incredible mountain towns.
Benefits – Our Care in Action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources, including access to Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
Personalized care for every family-forming journey
Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan management tools and assistance
Provide your best care with more bridges and fewer barriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. In our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities, and find support with ease.
You’ll Thrive with Us
At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
Programs designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Opportunities to move into different specialties, hospital types, or environments across the nation
Leadership training to support a thriving, long-term career in the veterinary profession
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare offers a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of veterinary providers, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health.
Who We Are
Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.
We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care — and we are united by a shared set of values:
Service – delivering exceptional service
Empathy – leading with care
Accountability – achieving meaningful outcomes
Joy – being a source of light
Exploration – learning to fuel growth
Team – connecting for success