Job description

Looking for less itch and more wag in your life? Animal Allergy & Dermatology of Colorado (AADC) is looking for an experienced, skilled, and passionate People Manager to lead our dedicated team of veterinary professionals.

What is the position?

The People Manager handles all people-related tasks with a primary focus on finding new talent, effective training, employee engagement, career development, and retention; leading employees by employing an innate servant leadership approach. They're the "team coach" - providing direction, maintaining a team focus, and creating healthy boundaries. Like any good team coach, this person must also be able to set and achieve goals, be assertive, and take charge when needed. This role includes being curious, embracing vulnerability, and nurturing a collaborative culture rooted in our core values. These core values include: being passionate team players, building a foundation of respect through open and honest communication, leading with kindness, embracing adaptability, growing as educated innovators, celebrating individuality & diversity, and working with integrity. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys developing teams and thrives on the challenge of growing and developing the heart of the organization - the people! The People Manager will work closely with the owner of the practice to collaborate on team direction and growth, while also working closely with other team leaders, including operations and admin. We are looking for just the right individual with 2+ years of TEAM LEADING experience who expresses their passion in being an influential leader with the desire to be part of an incredible and rapidly expanding practice. It's imperative that this candidate has proven tactful communication skills, leads with empathy, effectively motivates/influences/empowers, and can demonstrate the importance of validation.

Why Work With Us?

• We are a team-oriented culture focused on core values, customer service and team empowerment.
• Wow Benefits! PTO, Simple IRA w/ 3% matching, EAP program, scrub allowance, CE reimbursement, and birthday/workiversary celebrations
• We are a privately & locally owned practice

Position Requirements:

• At least 2+ years demonstrated competence in leading and supervising teams
• Experience or familiar knowledge of Human Resources (HR) - including onboarding/offboarding
• Must be able to work under the broad general administrative supervision of the practice owner and to be able to use sound personal judgment in coaching and employee development, prioritization, decision-making, and drawing conclusions
• Being a skilled & effective communicator

Nice to Have:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree, CVPM, or other management/leadership certification
• Veterinary Experience

Job Status & Benefits - This is the Creative Part!

This position is a new creative role to AADC. The role is somewhat flexible, meaning we can discuss set hours and schedule for qualified candidates. Hours may range from 20 to 30 hours a week, and can be discussed.

Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical Insurance, Simple IRA retirement plan, a CE and scrub allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Hourly Pay Range: $20 to $26 hourly

About AADC

Dr. Jackie Campbell first opened our practice in 2010 and we are excited to be celebrating our 10th year as a privately owned specialty practice! In 2020, we welcomed another specialist to our growing team, Dr. Jennifer Petersen! We strive to improve the quality of life for pets and bring comfort to pet parents by utilizing our expertise in veterinary dermatology and providing exceptional follow-up care to pet parents and their family veterinarians. We are the only Veterinary Allergy and Dermatology practice in Southern Colorado and are proud to be part of the Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC), Southern Colorado’s premier referral hospital encompassing the specialty practices of internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, allergy and dermatology, orthopedic surgery, and 24-hour emergency services in a warm and welcoming environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• No weekends
• Self-determined schedule

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about your experience in leadership. What is your leadership style, and approach?

What have you learned about leadership that you would bring to our clinic?

• What leaders inspire you the most, and why? How have they shaped you as a leader?
• Explain what makes you the best fit for this role in managing people, and how you plan to work with, and develop the team.
• A client is attending an appointment with his pet. He arrived late for the appointment, and then asked many questions causing him to go over the reserved appointment time. He begins to act irate when an estimate is presented to him, calling the technician names and swearing about prices. As the conversation becomes more heated, the technician leaves the room and asks you to help. Walk us through your approach to resolving this conflict from beginning to end.
• An employee is having difficulty staying on track with his tasks. He has consistently been behind on work, and you also notice he spends a lot of time chatting with coworkers or scrolling through his phone instead of working. You also notice this person stays late and has been accumulating overtime. This person has made comments about feeling there are too many tasks to complete even though other team members are not having this problem. What is your approach to this situation? Discuss your thought process, questions, and resolve.

Experience:

• direct supervisory or managerial: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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