Veterinary Practice Manager

Lead a team dedicated to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind, the health and wellbeing of our dogs are central to everything we do. As the Veterinary Practice Manager, you’ll oversee the daily operations of our Oregon veterinary clinic, ensuring our dogs receive exceptional care throughout their puppy, training, and working lives as Guide Dogs, K9 Buddies, and Breeders. You’ll manage a talented veterinary team, coordinate clinic operations, and serve as a key liaison between departments to align veterinary care with our broader mission.

This is a full-time, campus-based leadership role.

• Oversee daily operations of the Oregon veterinary clinic to keep schedules running smoothly and ensure every dog receives top-quality care
• Lead, coach, and support the veterinary team, overseeing hiring, training, performance management, and professional development
• Foster a positive, communicative, and accountable team culture that reflects organizational values and a collaborative work environment
• Manage budgets, supplies, and equipment to keep operations efficient and compliant
• Keep accurate records in Salesforce, track vaccines and medical data, and maintain safety and health standards
• Work with leadership and other departments to align veterinary services with organizational goals
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as internal protocols. Act as the clinic’s OSHA coordinator and Controlled Drug Team member

• Leading a dedicated team of professionals committed to animal health and welfare
• Playing a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of the dogs who make our mission possible
• Working on our scenic Oregon campus surrounded by purpose, community, and care

Guide Dogs for the Blind

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live. As the largest guide dog school in North America, we’ve graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teams across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we foster inclusion.

Join our team of over 300 employees and share your passion for making a difference.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• 5 years of experience managing veterinary professionals; experience in a complex organizational setting preferred
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as strong organizational and project management skills
• Comfortable handling large breed dogs (up to 90 lbs.) and safely transferring dogs up to 40 lbs., with assistance as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with veterinary software and databases;
  Salesforce experience preferred

This is a full-time, exempt position and the salary range is: $77,000 - $94,000