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Patient Flow Coordinator - Veterinary Hospital

On-site in Villaviciosa·Full-time·Added today

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Universidad Europea doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Villaviciosa

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Grado o Licenciatura en Veterinaria . Se valorarán auxiliares veterinarios con mucha experiencia.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree or Bachelor's in Veterinary Medicine. Highly experienced veterinary assistants will be valued.
  • Previous experience in veterinary hospital environments, with knowledge of clinical operations and procedural workflows.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking management skills.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to coordinate different teams.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure in a dynamic clinical environment.
  • Orientation toward problem-solving and the ability to handle changing and high-demand situations.
  • Initiative, adaptability, and commitment to patient welfare, the hospital's operational excellence, and student training .

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract, full-time.
  • Schedule mainly in the morning (approximately from 8:00 to 16:00 h).
  • Location: UEM Veterinary Hospital (Villaviciosa de Odón)
  • Modality 100% on-site
  • Participate in a key project for the continuous improvement of hospital operations and the patient and client experience.
  • Dynamic and multidisciplinary environment, working in a coordinated manner with specialists, hospitalization, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, surgery, and reception.
  • Opportunities for learning and professional development

The role

Are you passionate about hospital management and the coordination of teams and resources in a high-demand clinical environment? Would you like to be part of one of the leading university veterinary hospitals in Spain, contributing to improving the experience of patients, clients, and professionals? If your answer is yes, keep reading!

At the Universidad Europea Veterinary Hospital we are looking for a Patient Flow Coordinator, whose main mission will be to guarantee the fluid and efficient movement of patients throughout the hospital, from admission to diagnosis, treatment, and discharge, promoting proper coordination between services, optimizing the use of resources, and contributing to the operational excellence of the center.

What you'll do

  • Supervise the journey of each patient from admission to discharge.
  • Schedule and coordinate procedures (for example: diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, and surgery) and assign anesthesiologists as appropriate.
  • Monitor cage/hospitalization occupancy and manage space availability.
  • Collaborate closely with hospital nursing staff, reception, and veterinarians to maintain an optimal flow and manage capacity efficiently.
  • Review the planning of referred patients and emergency admissions every morning.
  • Organize the daily scheduling of procedures, ensuring efficient allocation of operating rooms, diagnostic imaging rooms, and human resources.
  • Collect and analyze efficiency data to implement operational improvements and adjustments.
  • Facilitate more agile care and reduce waiting times, contributing to animal welfare and client satisfaction.
  • Drive process improvements by learning from other systems and improvement procedures and encourage team feedback.

Hiring process

If you see yourself in the profile, do not hesitate to apply. We are looking forward to meeting you!

About Universidad Europea

Universidad Europea is a private higher education institution in Spain, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational programs across fields such as health sciences, engineering, business, and creative design. It operates multiple campuses in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and the Canary Islands, and serves a diverse student body of over 16,000, with a strong focus on internationalization and bilingual education.

For international professionals, Universidad Europea offers teaching and administrative roles in English, French, and Spanish, with a significant emphasis on accredited doctoral faculty (ANECA) and industry-experienced instructors. The university supports relocation through its international environment, modern facilities, and connections to global academic networks, making it an attractive option for educators and researchers seeking to work in Spain.

Industry
Higher Education
Founded
1995
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Valencia, Alicante and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Universidad Europea is part of Global University Systems (GUS), a global network, offering potential international mobility.
  • The university has campuses in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and the Canary Islands, providing multiple location options.
  • Many teaching roles require ANECA accreditation or a PhD, but there are also positions for industry professionals in design, sports, and vocational training.
  • Bilingual roles (English/Spanish, French/Spanish) are common, making it accessible for international academics.
  • The university emphasizes innovation and digital learning, with many online teaching opportunities.
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