Strategic Veterinary Practice Manager & Growth Lead
Listed on 2026-05-29
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Veterinary Practice Manager job at The Veterinary Behavior Center. Boulder, CO.
Transform Lives (Both Human and Animal) While Building Something Amazing
Location:
Boulder, CO
General
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-3pm
Who We Are
The Veterinary Behavior Center isn't your typical veterinary practice. We're a privately owned, specialty clinic dedicated to helping pets and their families navigate behavioral challenges with compassion, science, and innovation. Think of us as the psychiatrists and therapists for the furry members of the family – and we're looking for someone to help us run this mission-driven practice like the well-oiled machine it deserves to be.
The Role:
Your Opportunity to Shine
We're seeking a Practice Manager who thrives on variety, loves solving puzzles, and wants to be the backbone of a growing specialty practice. This isn't a "just keep the lights on" position – you'll be our strategic partner, system builder, and the person who makes sure everything runs seamlessly while we focus on changing lives.
What You'll Actually Do (The Fun Stuff)
Financial Wizard 📊
Become our financial crystal ball – analyzing trends, forecasting, and keeping us profitable
Run quarterly business reviews that actually matter (we love data, but we love actionable insights more)
Master our tech stack and find efficiencies we didn't know existed
Safeguard the practice’s future
People Champion 👥
Run hiring processes to attract amazing humans who share our values
Manage the onboarding experience that make new team members feel welcomed and prepared
Be our HR master, with the assistance of some professionals, to help our employees feel taken care of and valued
Be the problem-solver when team dynamics need finessing
Operations Orchestrator 🎯
Turn ideas into operational successes from project management to execution
Lead our quarterly "OpOps Days" (think: strategic planning meets problem-solving brainstorming and action item check offs)
Keep a pulse on daily clinic undergoings and keep this ship moving
Be our safety net – catch the little issues before they become big problems
Maintain this beautiful building we have for everyone’s comfort
Innovation Catalyst 💡
Research new platforms and tools that could make our lives better
Identify inefficiencies and create solutions (we love a good process improvement)
Advise the practice owner in how to harness the innovation into actionable and business-smart practical goals
Strategic Partner 🚀
Participate in quarterly strategic planning and annual goal-setting
Present research and recommendations that shape our practice's future
Help us think 1-year and 5-years ahead
Work hand-in-hand with the practice owner to craft the vision
What We're Looking For
The Must-Haves:
Experience managing operations in a professional environment – veterinary, animal shelter, dental, physician office management strongly preferred
Financial analysis skills (you don't need to be a CPA, but you should love spreadsheets)
Leadership experience with hiring, training, and team development
Decent technology proficiency and troubleshooting abilities
Regulatory knowledge (OSHA, employment law) or willingness to master it quickly
Excellent client communication skills, written and verbal – we uphold a high standard
Commitment to DEI and value an environment of psychological safety for employees
The Person ality We Want:
Proactive, not reactive – you see what's coming and prepare for it
Systems thinker – you love creating processes that work without you having to babysit them
Detail-oriented – you catch the things others miss
Collaborative – you work well with our management team and can give/receive feedback
Growth-minded – you're excited about learning new things and expanding your skill set
Change-ready – you thrive on new initiatives and are not scared to make moves as long as the safety nets are in place
Entrepreneurial mindset – you want creative programming, believe in minimum viable product testing and love taking ideas and turning them into reality
Why You'll Love Working Here
Life in Boulder: Boulder is an outdoor enthusiast's dream town nestled against the stunning Flatirons, where world-class hiking, biking, and skiing are…
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