Job Description

Crete Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, progressive  mixed animal practice  serving the Crete, Nebraska community for over 40 years . Our fast-paced hospital sees a 60% large animal and 40% small animal  caseload and offers comprehensive services including preventive care, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasonography, grooming, and boarding.

We are seeking an experienced  Veterinary Practice Manager  who enjoys a  hands-on role , with approximately 50% of the position spent working in the hospital  alongside the medical team. Prior experience as a  Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician  is ideal. This role works closely with doctors and staff to support daily operations, team leadership, and exceptional client service.

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Job Description

We’re looking for:

We are seeking a courteous, organized, and hands-on  Veterinary Practice Manager  to support daily operations and lead our team. This role is a 50/50 split between management responsibilities and functional, hands-on work , making it ideal for someone with prior  Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience , preferably in a  mixed animal practice .

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily administrative and operational functions of the hospital
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and manage staff performance
• Maintain inventory control, including ordering supplies, managing vendors, and monitoring controlled substances
• Ensure payroll is accurate and submitted on time
• Implement and enforce hospital policies, including OSHA and DEA compliance
• Support doctors and staff while promoting a positive, team-focused culture
• Maintain accurate patient records and working knowledge of veterinary terminology
• Address client questions, concerns, and complaints with professionalism
• Market the hospital within the local veterinary community and attend relevant event
• Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience strongly preferred; mixed animal practice experience a plus
• Certified or experienced Veterinary Practice Manager preferred, with a minimum of 1 year of management experience  or 3+ years of veterinary experience
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and hospital operations
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented with strong client service and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with computers and practice management software
• Self-motivated with a desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• Flexible availability, with willingness to adjust hours based on hospital needs

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience strongly preferred; mixed animal practice experience a plus
• Certified or experienced Veterinary Practice Manager preferred, with a minimum of 1 year of management experience  or 3+ years of veterinary experience
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and hospital operations
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented with strong client service and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with computers and practice management software
• Self-motivated with a desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• Flexible availability, with willingness to adjust hours based on hospital needs

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit  .

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