Veterinary Surgery Assistant Manager

Responsible for directing the surgery teams through their daily routines and ensuring quality patient care through training and mentoring staff, as well as assisting the manager with staffing and administrative duties. The Assistant Manager carries out their duties under the supervision of the veterinarian and reports directly to the manager.Ideal Candidate:Fosters a positive work culture that recognizes and rewards strong performance.Maintains a positive attitude and displays effective leadership skillsNaturally possesses a strong work ethic and seeks responsibility and progress.Gets excited about business process improvement.Takes responsibility for work and completes work accurately and timely.Always looking to make processes more efficient and effective using technology.Willing to listen and try new things and other people's ideas.Responsibilities:Oversee surgical staff and monitor daily workflow to ensure efficiency of ER and ICU patient careExecute plans to minimize risk for future issues based on feedback learned from client incidents and feedback.Uphold training initiativesConduct initial interviews for surgery staffPromptly and appropriately recognizes and addresses performance and behavioral concerns. Responds appropriately to staff feedback and concerns.Complete one ACT course per month at minimumLead monthly staff meetingCreate monthly staffing schedulesServes as a point of contact for staff call-outs and vacation requests.Ensures appropriate staffing levels to meet operational needs.Monitor inventory supply, maintenance and IT related issuesEnsure all equipment is properly maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, investigating and resolving issues which ariseEnsures cleaning processes are consistently executed.Administrate Employee DiscountsRequired Skills/Abilities:History taking and obtaining objective patient dataPatient restraint and assessmentVenipunctureIVC placementSample collection and handlingLaboratory techniquesAdministration of parenteral, enteral, and topical medicationsApply established emergency protocols and techniquesMonitoring hospitalized patientsAnesthesia maintenance and patient monitoringKnowledge of emergency surgical procedures and related equipmentPatient prep and surgical assistanceUnderstanding of aseptic techniques and implementation of sanitation standardsProduce diagnostic radiographic and non-radiographic imagesUpholding Vets Pets core values of compassion, integrity, courage, passion, and commitment.Strong attention to detail regarding patient record keepingPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand for extended periods of time.Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat most of the workdayThe ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds with or without accommodationEducation & Experience:1 -year veterinary experiencePerks and benefits include:Competitive PayTuition assistanceA choice between two medical plans, dental and vision.401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vestingLife insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents availablePaid time off / holidaysShort-term disability, supplemental critical illness and accident plans.Uniform allowanceContinuing education allowance for credentialed techniciansEmployee assistance programWe provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Created: 2025-02-03