WHAT YOU'LL DO + Lead, mentor, and manage 20+ surgical technicians, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and accountability + Oversee day-to-day operations of the veterinary surgery department including workflow efficiency and patient care quality + Manage departmental budget, labor utilization, and P&L performance in partnership with hospital leadership + Develop and manage surgical staff scheduling and on-call coverage + Maintain and update surgical SOPs and ensure compliance with hospital policies + Lead departmental meetings and serve as the communication bridge between technical staff and surgeons + Collaborate with internal medicine, anesthesia, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and other specialty departments + Support training programs and professional development including VTS pathways and CE opportunities QUALIFICATIONS + 2+ years of veterinary management experience in a specialty or emergency hospital setting + LVT, VTS, or CVPM credential strongly preferred + Proven ability to lead and develop a large technical team in a high-volume surgical environment + Strong operational skills: scheduling, performance management, budget oversight + Collaborative communicator who fosters trust, accountability, and team culture + Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, multi-specialty hospital environment BENEFITS Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance Robust continuing education budget VTS credentialing support and pathways Intentional burnout prevention, systems built for long-term career success 4-day work week with flexible scheduling Medical, dental, and vision insurance ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL Specialty & Emergency Hospital · 7 Surgical Suites · CT & MRI On-site · Tacoma / South Puget Sound Summit Veterinary Referral Center - the largest emergency and specialty hospital in the South Puget Sound - is looking for an experienced veterinary surgery manager to lead our surgical technical team. Veterinary Surgery Manager Summit Veterinary Referral Center · South Puget Sound, WA (Tacoma area) Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance available Compensation: Starting at $85,000 / year Based on experience (Certifications, and credentials: LVT, VTS, and CVPM candidates welcome!)