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Veterinary Practice Manager green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files the I-140 petition. Employers in multi-doctor practices and corporate veterinary groups regularly sponsor this role, and your combined clinical operations and business management background strengthens the prevailing wage and recruitment documentation.
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INTRODUCTION
Want to help pets live their best lives?
We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.
Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Hospital Operations Manager is to provide daily leadership to our hospital and partner with Hospital Veterinarian(s). The Hospital Operations Manager partners with our retail store partners to provide a smooth and profitable operation by creating a culture of high-quality patient care and exceptional customer service, as well as driving revenue and managing costs. The Hospital Operations Manager represents the mission and values of the hospital and Petco to all clients. Our partners are empowered to do what it takes to create an exceptional client and patient experience. The Hospital Operations Manager coordinates the overall operations of the hospital and cultivates a supportive and collaborative team environment by fostering cohesion and motivation within the team. If you have a passion for pet health and wellbeing, we’d love to have you on our team!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The essential duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. This section includes the primary accountabilities or duties of the role. The Hospital Operations Manager must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Lead hospital paraprofessionals to drive operational excellence, efficiency, high standard patient care and excellent client experience.
- Create productive, collaborative and seamless relationships with all veterinarians in the hospital to drive a positive culture and cohesive team environment.
- Point person for all day-to-day functions of the practice including, but not limited to – veterinarian and support partners scheduling, equipment function and maintenance, inventory control and ordering, proper invoicing, patient scheduling, team training, radiological safety program and handling elevated client concerns.
- Oversee hiring, training, reviewing, counseling and separation of paraprofessional partners, in partnership with AOM (Area Operations Manager) and Human Resources Business Partner.
- Assume scheduling responsibilities for all paraprofessional partners, with the expectation to schedule a minimum of two weeks out. Maintain all hospital partner points in accordance with Petco’s punctuality and attendance policy.
- Create and maintain doctor’s schedule with support from Area or Regional Medical Director as needed.
- Review P&L monthly reporting, and partner with Area Operations Manager to increase revenue growth and exceed financial targets set by Finance team.
- Escalate partner or client issues to Area Operations Manager, Area Medical Director and/or HRBP as required.
- Interface and collaborate with Petco store team to drive a seamless complete care customer experience.
- Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, maintain and update hospital inventory, maintain client/patient records within the practice management system and manage accounts receivable.
- Keep hospital environment neat and clean; maintain OSHA standards, perform and maintain regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.
- Uphold and enforce all policies of Petco and Vetco Total Care.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patient care always comes first.
- Any issues with patient clients or hospital partners are dealt with and resolved as they occur, or as soon as is possible.
- Exceptional teamwork and commitment to achieve shared goals to benefit the entire company of Petco.
- Collaborate with the Retail Team to drive a positive cultural and cohesive team environment.
- Provide backup front desk support as needed including answering telephones.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
The incumbent reports to the Area Operations Manager.
PLANNING AND PROBLEM SOLVING:
The Hospital Operations Manager must possess excellent planning skills while scheduling the hospital paraprofessional partners in order to ensure adequate coverage while making sure the hospital does not exceed forecasted payroll costs. The Hospital Operations Manager will also play a crucial role in ensuring that day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an optimal experience for our patients and guests.
IMPACT:
This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this position is critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated medical support team. The desired result is the creation of an optimal environment that ensures partner retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position includes 1 or more direct reports (Veterinary Technicians, Vet Assistants, and Concierge partners) with daily responsibilities that include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, mentoring/coaching, assignment delegation and partnering with Human Resources on discipline up to and including termination.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 2-3 years previous experience working in a veterinary practice. In lieu of veterinary experience, must have 2+ years of strong leadership experience.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to make decisions, delegate tasks and responsibilities and drive results with hospital partners.
- Must be compassionate and sympathetic and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
- Must have telephone etiquette and basic computer skills.
- Must be a team player willing to continue learning, offer creative ideas and accept continual change.
- Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office suite.
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
- 3-5 years previous experience working in veterinary practice.
- Previous P&L management.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years in a management role, including customer service.
- Reporting and data analysis experience.
- Veterinary Assistant/Technician experience in positions of increased responsibility.
- Licensed Veterinary Technician or Certified Veterinary Assistant (not required).
- Change agility - Works productively and able to navigate ambiguity or uncertainty while assuming positive intent in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Desire to Learn - Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in response to obstacles, constraints, adversity, and mistakes. Constructively and resourcefully adapts to changing needs, conditions, priorities or opportunities. Seeks out opportunities to learn from new discoveries, innovations, ways of looking at things, knowledge, and ideas. Invites and incorporates both giving and receiving productive and well-intentioned feedback.
- Drive for Results - Initiate decisive, timely actions to address important issues. Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to achieving meaningful results. Sets challenging, clear goals/targets and expectations for achieving business results. Drives initiatives/efforts while taking personal responsibility to make decisions and execute actions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Veterinary Hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner’s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.
CONTACTS:
This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, store partners, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes. The right candidate will be able to positively represent the hospital and Petco within the professional community and to our guests.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
SALARY RANGE: $21.25 - $33.75
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits
ABOUT PETCO:
We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years – from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood – the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Veterinary Practice Manager
Document your dual-domain credentials early
PERM audits often target management roles in veterinary settings because recruiters question whether a combined clinical-operations background genuinely requires an advanced degree. Compile performance reviews, org charts, and budget ownership records before you start applications.
Target corporate veterinary groups over solo practices
Multi-location veterinary groups have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with PERM timelines and prevailing wage documentation. Solo or dual-doctor practices rarely have the administrative infrastructure to navigate DOL recruitment requirements without costly delays.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's curated database of U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history to identify veterinary operators actively filing for this role, narrowed by region and practice type, so you're not guessing at willingness to sponsor.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target metro before salary conversations. PERM filings require your offered wage to meet or exceed DOL's determination, and mismatches at this stage force refiling, adding months to your green card timeline.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your priority date
If your highest credential is a bachelor's degree plus fewer than five years of progressive management experience, your employer will likely file EB-3. Nationals from high-demand countries face per-country priority date backlogs under both categories, so confirming your chargeability country matters before you accept an offer.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment test documentation burden
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, document all U.S. applicants considered, and explain why each was not hired. For specialized practice manager roles, expect recruiters to request your help articulating the specific qualifications that disqualified domestic candidates.
Green Card Veterinary Practice Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a veterinary practice sponsor a Veterinary Practice Manager for a green card?
Yes, but the practice must demonstrate it cannot fill the role with a qualified U.S. worker by completing PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor. This recruitment test, combined with a prevailing wage determination, is required before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS. Corporate groups with established HR processes handle this more reliably than small independent clinics.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status tied to a single employer. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, not an LCA, and there is no lottery. However, EB-2 and EB-3 categories carry per-country numerical limits, so nationals of high-demand countries may wait years for a priority date to become current before the I-485 can be approved.
Which green card category applies to Veterinary Practice Managers?
Most employers file under EB-3 for candidates with a bachelor's degree plus relevant experience, since the role typically does not require a graduate degree on its face. EB-2 is available if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive specialized experience, which USCIS will scrutinize carefully for a practice management role.
How do I find veterinary employers willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus outreach on practices that have already committed resources to green card filings. This saves significant time compared to cold-applying to employers who may not understand the PERM process or who have never sponsored a foreign national before.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status petition has been pending for 180 days or more. If you change employers before that point, the PERM and I-140 generally must be restarted with the new employer, though an approved I-140 priority date can often be carried over to a new I-140 filing, protecting your place in the queue.