Veterinary Practice Manager
Job Location:
Marietta, GA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 70000 - 90000
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
30 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leadership Opportunity in a Growing Specialty and Emergency Hospital
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Marietta is a leading 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving the Greater Atlanta area dedicated to delivering compassionate advanced medical care to pets and their families.
Our team of emergency clinicians board-certified specialists veterinary technicians and client service professionals work collaboratively to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced referral hospital environment.
We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Practice Manager (PM) to support hospital operations team leadership and clinical workflow coordination at our Marietta location as we continue to grow and prepare for future expansion within the Dogwood network.
This role is ideal for a hands-on operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment enjoys being present on the hospital floor and is passionate about team development workflow optimization and patient care excellence.
The Practice Manager will work closely with the Hospital Administrator and medical leadership team to ensure strong operational performance team engagement and seamless daily hospital function.
What your day will look like
Clinical Operations & Floor Leadership
- Provide daily operational support within the hospital helping coordinate workflows across departments
- Serve as a visible leadership presence on the hospital floor
- Support technicians assistants and client service teams with workflow management and patient flow
- Help address operational challenges in real time to ensure efficient hospital operations
- Assist with maintaining high standards of patient care and client experience
Team Support & Leadership
- Help mentor and support technicians assistants and client service representatives
- Promote a collaborative and respectful team culture
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Assist with scheduling coordination and staffing support
- Help reinforce hospital policies procedures and expectations
Operational Coordination
- Partner with the Hospital Administrator to implement operational improvements
- Help support departmental communication across clinical and administrative teams
- Assist with tracking hospital metrics and operational performance
- Support hospital initiatives related to efficiency workflow optimization and team engagement
Qualifications & Competencies
Experience
- 25 years of leadership experience in a veterinary hospital or healthcare environment
- Previous experience in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to support teams in a fast-paced high-acuity hospital setting
Education
- Veterinary Technology degree Business Management degree or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
- RVT / LVT / CVT
- CVPM certification
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience in ER or specialty veterinary hospitals
Why Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
Compensation & Benefits
- $70-90k based on experience
- Relocation Assistance for highly qualified applicants
- Performance-based leadership bonus opportunities
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee pet care discounts
- Access to BetterHelp mental well-being platform
Professional Growth & RVT Support
- Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- 2 CE-specific PTO days
- Paid state licensure fees and renewals
- Growth and mentorship opportunities within Dogwood and Innovetive Petcare
- Support for technicians pursuing advanced specialty growth pathways
HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
Eligible RVTs who:
- Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Successfully passed the VTNE within the past 3 years
may qualify for Innovetive Petcares HeadStart Program designed to support newly credentialed technicians as they transition into advanced clinical practice.
Join a Hospital on the Rise
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is entering an exciting phase of growth as we expand our presence within the Greater Atlanta veterinary community.
This is a unique opportunity to join a hospital leadership team and help support the development of a growing specialty and emergency organization.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We handle the day-to-day business operations while you provide excellent medical care. Join a veterinary family that cares about your happiness and success.