Area Manager

Company Description
Greencross is Australia's largest integrated pet wellness organisation; with a national network of retail stores (Petbarn and City Farmers), veterinary practices (Greencross Vets), and our Animal Emergency Hospitals.
Our purpose is to make our world a happier place through the love of pets.
We are looking for a leader who achieves outstanding results and who can embody our values: Passion, Authentic, Caring, Knowledge, and Togetherness.
Job Description
The Area Manager working with the Regional General Manager is responsible for providing support to the leadership team of each veterinary clinic within the WA region of responsibility ensuring efficient operation as well as achieving quality standards of care.
You will be responsible for the effective leadership of a group of Practice Managers and Veterinary Directors who in turn are accountable for the commercial performance of their clinics.
The role covers the full gamut of demand stimulation and retention through effective client attraction and retention and ensuring that each clinic has sufficient clinical team members on hand to meet demand.
This will occur through considered execution of an effective value proposition for team members and successful execution through recruitment and retention.
You will be required to actively participate in business development activities and build relationships with stakeholders that are critical to the ongoing performance of the vet business, including, Recruitment, Marketing, IT and HR.
The Area Manager is responsible for interpreting financial and statistical reports, data analysis and providing strategic and operational oversight.
Management of WA General Practice Veterinary Hospitals
Strategic planning and leadership support for each clinic within the region
Maintain a strong customer focus, adding value to clinics through a deep understanding of the market
Implement and manage processes to review and improve clinic performance
Manage and promote innovation to facilitate business improvement
Develop solid understanding of each individual clinic
Effectively manage financial performance against budget
Manage operational efficiencies to incrementally improve business performance
Develop, motivate and lead Practice Managers, Veterinary Directors and Team Members
Establish working relationships between Area Manager/s, Regional Clinical Directors, Clinics and support office departments
Work with General Manager – GP on complex decision-making and preparation of business proposals
Qualifications
Passion for the Veterinary or Animal Welfare industry.
Strong leadership profile, coaching and negotiation skills.
Highly organised and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Possess a self-directed attitude and an ability to work independently.
High level of emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder liaison skills.
Basic IT skills including but not limited to databases, Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation incl.
written and oral.
Adequate knowledge of organisational effectiveness and operations management.
Delegates responsibilities effectively.
Ability to operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Additional Information
This position offers an opportunity to work with some of the best clinicians in their field in a professional and challenging yet enjoyable workplace.
A competitive annual salary plus:
Leave entitlements - 4 weeks annual leave, personal/sick leave, carers leave
Free annual influenza vaccination
Six weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work programs
Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program LifeWorks 24/7
Petbarn / Greencross Discounts
To Register Interest
Click on the link to register your interest in joining our team, or reach out to Angie Goldman on or for further information.
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