Ladysmith Animal Hospital has an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Hospital Manager. Under the guidance of the Regional Director, the successful candidate will supervise and direct staff at an established and growing hospital, ensuring operational and service delivery.
The successful candidate will be passionate about providing leadership and development to a multifaceted team that delivers high-quality veterinary services to our patients and pet owners. The role will require strong organizational, administrative and people skills to meet hospital deadlines and related goals. Key responsibilities and attributes for this role are;
Experience supervising staff members in multi-faceted roles; delegate, motivate and coordinate.
Administrative skills: scheduling staff, document control, filing, various reporting and coordinating office services (equipment/supplies/forms/procedures)
Leadership skills: fostering people relationships, providing coaching opportunities,
Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents and community
Adaptable; the ability to adapt to change in a growing, multifaceted client service and animal health industry
Change management: the ability to drive and manage positive change - processes, people and growth
Compensation: This is a part-time position, offering 20–30 hours per week, with an annual salary range of $20,000–$30,000.
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!
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Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Flexible schedules!
Competitive wages and benefits!
Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
Annual uniform allowance
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Referral Bonus Rewards
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 150 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 Associates provides our communities with general, emergency, and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of caring for life’s greatest companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities.