Center City Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Practice Manager who can partner with the medical director/owner ensuring high-touch, quality, modern, and compassionate care for our clients and their pets.

Center City Veterinary Hospital has a strong focus on pet wellness and preventative care.  We attempt to provide thoughtful, individualized care by educating owners about their pets and, when necessary, the medical conditions and challenges that are being faced.  We seek to actively partner with our clients in caring for their pets, and we have an amazing clientele who want the very best for their pets and who we consider like family. We are certified in low-stress handling.

Our ideal candidate is a visionary leader who is team-focused, self-motivated, has strong organizational skills, is task and detail oriented, and can prioritize and delegate efficiently.  The right candidate works well under pressure, can negotiate through difficult conversations and can maintain compassion and empathy for those clients, patients and staff they serve.

Candidates applying for this position should be familiar and have experience with all aspects of business management and leadership, including but not limited to human resource management, financial management, operations, marketing and client services management.

Education -   CPVM preferred, as is an associates, bachelors or MBA in business management or similar degree program.    Candidates with management experience who are willing to put in the time and energy to further their job skills are encouraged to apply.  Applicants that have veterinary technician experience along with leadership experience is a plus.

Our practice offers a competitive starting salary dependent on experience. Our benefits include a 401K plan with employer matching, paid time off, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, uniform reimbursement, pet discounts, education stipends, and a flexible work schedule.

Center City Veterinary Hospital is in the “Old City” neighborhood of Philadelphia near the liberty bell, independence hall, constitution center, and many other historic landmarks. Philadelphia is known for its arts and theater as well as its sports teams and fine dining. You will be within driving distance of the mountains, the ocean, New York City, Washington D.C., New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware.

To Apply: Please email your resume and professional references to: Shirley A. Lockhart, MBA

C/O Lockhart Veterinary Consulting, slockhart@lockhartvetconsulting.com.

Business Management Knowledge and experience

Leadership with a team focus

Visionary Leader who is self motivated, has strong organizational skills and is task and detail oriented.

Can negotiate through difficult conversations while maintaining compassion and empathy for clients, patients and staff they serve.