Veterinary Practice Manager
What the work is
Organises and controls the functions and resources of a veterinary practice or hospital, such as administrative systems and practice personnel.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Oversees the tasks and responsibilities of the veterinary team, including Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other support staff
- Monitors performance of veterinary practice staff and provides feedback and training
- Ensures medical staff, protocols and standards of care adhere to licensing and registration requirements
- Monitors and maintains the storage and inventory of medical supplies and medications in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Coordinates the maintenance and repairs of medical equipment to meet functionality and safety standards
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a fictional veterinary clinic in a busy suburb, with a team of vets, nurses and reception staff. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- The waiting room is full, the vets are on time and every owner leaves feeling looked after
- A new receptionist handles a hard phone call with great care
- A sick pet goes home well after a worrying week
Hard days
- An owner who cannot afford what their pet needs, and a team that wants to help
- A vet and a nurse who disagree in front of clients
- A day where an emergency arrives and every appointment slips by an hour
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 171333, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.