Pampered Paws in Oxford, MS seeks an Assistant Resort Manager to join our team!

Are you a Veterinary Receptionist, Customer Service Representative or Veterinary Technician looking for your next career move?  If you are interested in pursuing a path into management but just need that first supervisory role to provide a foundation of experience, build your knowledge base and learn your way into a management role, this is it!  

Some previous leadership experience necessary and the ability to lead a team. We will work with you to learn and develop alongside an experienced manager with the potential for growth into a managerial position.  This is the perfect opportunity for the right person to take the first step in career development within a high quality hospital setting as part of a progressive and supportive team atmosphere.  We take great pride and satisfaction in providing stellar medicine and surgery to our patients and exceptional personalized service to our clients. Our friendly staff is highly motivated and works well as a team. If this sounds like the right fit for you, come join us!

Our ideal candidate has a strong background in human resources, finance, budget management, customer service, and personnel management.  Veterinary or medical office management experience is preferred.  

Visit us online at https://pamperedpawsoxfordmississippi.com/!

About Oxford, MS

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. 

Resort Manager

The Resort Manager is a leader and an integral member of the Resort management team. The Resort Manager partners with the Hospital Manager to provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a resort culture based on high quality guest care and exceptional customer service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Planning

• Creates the resorts schedule and manages labor costs to budget.

• Participates in the weekly, monthly and annual planning and budget maintenance process.

• Establishes goals for the resort and staff.

• Acts as a champion for change and identifies, documents, shares, and promotes best practices.

• Plans and leads employee meetings.

Operations

• Oversees employee benefits program and resort insurance plans.

• Educates employees on resorts financial policies and procedures, and client compliance program responsibilities.

• Develops and implements resort policies

• Performs quality checks and reviews of client files.

• Manages vendor relationships.

• Monitors computer systems and works with HelpDesk to resolve technical systems/equipment issues.

People Management

• Oversees staffing needs including hiring, training, disciplining and terminating as required.

• Recruits new employees and participates in the selection process.

• Completes employee orientation, training and performance appraisals.

• Coaches and mentors employees and identifies continuous learning and skill building needs.

• Implements performance-based incentive and rewards and recognition programs.

• Mediates conflict and maintains employee morale.

• Manages front office staff including grooming and boarding staff.

Client Service

• Drives client visits through strategic client communication and local marketing efforts (i.e. Community).

• Trains staff on client service initiatives and uses client visit growth best practices.

• Demonstrates and reinforces the highest level of client service.

• Manages client relationships; effectively resolves client issues and escalations.

• Oversees client follow-up procedures, including reminders and call backs.

• Utilizes client service initiative measurements to evaluate resort and staff performance.

Financial

• Ensuring payroll is accurately completed and submitted for all resort staff.

• Manages accounts receivable.

• Reconciles daily cash and monitors the petty cash.

• Continually drives revenue and manages costs to budget.

• Performs invoice audit reviews.

• Manages inventory and oversees the semi-annual inventory process.

• Controls all facility and administrative costs.

• Utilizes and implements the NVA Incentive Bonus Plan to meet hospital goals.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Supervisory and leadership experience.

• Multi-functional operations including budget and labor management.

• Customer service and marketing techniques.

• HR policies and protocol development.

• Staff management including: coaching, development, performance appraisals, and resolution management.

Skills

• Customer service best practices.

• Interpersonal skills.

• General management skills including reporting and data analysis.

• Problem solving and conflict management skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Organizational skills.

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, and practice management software knowledge preferred).

Abilities

• The ability to delegate responsibility and achieve results with resort team members.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and remain flexible with assigned duties.

• Capable of championing change and driving innovative programs in the resort.

• Must be able to work well in team environment.

• Capable of quality decision making.

• The ability to coach, correct, develop and motivate employees.

• Demonstrates excellent time and task management.

• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation with staff and clients.

Qualifications: Education/ Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in a Manager role.

• 2-4 years customer service experience.

• Experience in a pet resort/hospital setting in positions of increased responsibility a plus.

• Possess a valid drivers license and proof of insurance.

• Access to reliable transportation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.