Bradford Park Veterinary Hospital in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced Hospital Manager for General Practice & Clinical Trials to join our practice!

Bradford Park Veterinary Hospital is a full service veterinary medical facility, located in Springfield, MO. The professional and courteous staff seeks to provide the best possible medical care for their highly valued patients. We are a referral hospital with plenty of loyal clients and a large clinical trials practice. We have eight Doctors on staff including specialists in Dermatology and Dentistry, as well as a board certified surgeon.

More information at www.bpvh.vetstreet.com .   

About the hospital:  

• Digital dental x-ray
• X-Ray
• Dental scaler
• Ultrasound
• Surgical Laser
• Idexx Catalyst/Procyte/Snapshot
• Hard and Soft-tissue surgery suites
• In house Laboratory
• Fully stocked pharmacy

About Springfield, MO

Whether you prefer an eclectic urban scene, the peace of the countryside, or the close-to-everything convenience of suburban life, Springfield can fit your lifestyle. You’ll find some of the most affordable housing values in the United States. Two of the best health systems in the nation. A cost of living 10% lower than the national average. A pleasant, four-season climate. And fast, easy access to anywhere you need to go in town or out. Best of all, there’s a friendly, neighborly vibe everywhere you go. It’s a sense of community that you won’t find just anywhere, but it’s what makes Springfield, Missouri, quickly feel like home.

Job Summary

The Hospital Manager is a leader and an integral member of the veterinary hospital management team. The Hospital Manager partners with the Managing Veterinarian to provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a hospital culture based on high quality patient care and exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include managing, planning, and coordinating the overall operations of the hospital, and cultivating a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Planning

• Acts as a champion for change and identifies, documents, shares, and promotes best practices.

• Participates in the planning and budget maintenance process.

• Establishes goals for the practice and staff.

• Creates the hospital schedule and manages labor costs to budget.

Operations

• Oversees employee benefits program and hospital insurance plans.

• Develops and implements hospital policy, including DEA/Controlled Substances and OSHA compliance.

• Performs quality checks and reviews of client files.

• Monitors computer systems and works with HelpDesk to resolve technical systems/equipment issues.

People Management

• Partners with the Managing Veterinarian to address staffing needs including hiring, training, reviewing, and disciplining of staff.

• Implements performance-based incentive and rewards and recognition programs.

• Manages staff, including grooming and boarding staff if applicable.

• Tracks and maintains current licensure for all DVMs.

Client Service

• Demonstrates and reinforces the highest level of client service

• Resolves client issues and escalations, and oversees client follow-up communication.

• Drives client visits through strategic client communication and local marketing efforts (i.e. Community).

Financial

• Ensures payroll is accurately completed and submitted for all hospital staff.

• Manages accounts receivable and cash on hand, including performing invoice audit reviews.

• Manages hospital inventory and controls facility and administrative costs.

• Performs other duties essential to the performance of the hospital as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree is preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience in a manager role, including customer service experience.

• Experience in a hospital setting in positions of increased responsibility is a plus.

  Knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:

• Multi-functional operations including budget and labor management.

• Manage time and tasks appropriately and remain flexible with assigned duties.

• Supervisory and leadership experience.

• Reporting and data analysis.

• Problem solving and resolution management skills.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office suite (Previous practice management software knowledge preferred).

• Interpersonal skills with staff and clients, and works well in a team environment.

• Customer service strategies and effective marketing techniques.

• HR policies and protocol development.

• Staff management including: coaching, developing, and motivating staff

• Conduct performance appraisals.

• Delegate responsibility and achieve results with hospital team members.

• Make decisions confidently and effectively.

• Model a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.