WHAT YOU'LL OWN + 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 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR + 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 SUMMIT Summit has been the largest emergency and specialty veterinary referral center in the South Puget Sound for 13 years. Veterinary Surgery Manager Summit Veterinary Referral Center · South Puget Sound, WA (Tacoma area) Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance available Starting at $85,000 / year Based on experience, certifications, and credentials: LVT, VTS, and CVPM candidates welcome 4 days/week · Full-time 40 hours · Flexible scheduling 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.