Description

Veterinary Specialist Partners & Urgent Care is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while building a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment. Our success depends on the strength of our people, and we are seeking a Human Resources Manager who is passionate about human resources, team development, and culture.

Position Summary:
The HR Manager is a leadership role with a primary focus on human resources and people operations while working alongside our Hospital Administrator. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to hospital leadership and staff, overseeing HR functions that support engagement, retention, compliance, and performance. Veterinary experience is welcome but not required; strong HR leadership and the ability to support teams in a fast-paced veterinary environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities – Human Resources Focus:

• Work alongside the Hospital Administrator to assist in HR operations, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and off-boarding
• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations, coaching managers and resolving workplace issues with professionalism and empathy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and hospital policies
• Develop, maintain, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook
• Oversee benefits administration, payroll coordination and FMLA implementation
• Partner with leadership to create and execute employee engagement, retention, and wellness initiatives
• Support scheduling, staffing strategies, and workforce planning in a clinical environment
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with the hospital’s values
• Additional Administrative Responsibilities
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on operational planning and team support
• Monitor HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making
• Support training, development, and leadership growth initiatives
• Assist with budgeting related to staffing, benefits, and HR programs
• Work alongside existing leadership team to provide support, help execute daily management functions

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in human resources, people operations, veterinary hospital management with a strong HR emphasis is a plus
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations, compliance, and performance management
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a veterinary hospital, healthcare, or clinical environment is preferred
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CVPM or similar certification
• Experience supporting multi-department or shift-based teams

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A collaborative hospital setting focused on quality care, accountability, and team engagement that values people as much as our patients and clients

How to Apply:
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your HR and leadership experience to careers@vetsp.com. We invite you to visit www.vetsp.com to learn more about our hospital and what we’re all about.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in human resources, people operations, veterinary hospital management with a strong HR emphasis is a plus
Demonstrated experience handling employee relations, compliance, and performance management
Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity