Veterinary Hospital Manager
National Veterinary Associates (NVA)Group
California Posted
- $75,000 to $85,000 per year
- GP
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off
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About this job
City: Watsonville
State: California
Hospital Name: East Lake Animal Clinic
Job Type: Hospital Management
Employment Type: Externship
Are you a dedicated and dynamic leader with a passion for veterinary medicine? Do you thrive on driving growth and fostering a positive and collaborative team environment? East Lake Animal Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Hospital Manager to join our thriving team!As a Veterinary Hospital Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our hospital, ensuring top-tier patient care, and exceptional client service. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving our hospital's success, enhancing profitability, and nurturing a culture of excellence and compassion. If you're ready to lead a dedicated team and drive the success of a growing veterinary hospital, we want to hear from you!
For more details, please visit our website at: www.eastlake-animalclinic.com
The Opportunity:
As a Hospital Manager, you will be an essential part of the hospital management team, collaborating closely with the Managing Veterinarian to ensure the efficient and profitable operation of the hospital. Your role will drive revenue, manage costs, and cultivate a hospital culture focused on top-notch patient care and exceptional customer service. You will oversee the planning and coordination of hospital operations while creating a supportive and cohesive team environment. Given the managerial responsibilities and the need for in-person interaction with clients and employees, regular on-site attendance is a fundamental requirement for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Complete ownership of P&L, accountable for the hospital's performance
- Collaborate with regional leadership to identify trends and forecast the hospital's needs
- Manage accounts receivable
- Oversee hospital inventory and control facility and administrative costs
- Manage payroll for hospital staff
- Develop the hospital schedule and manage labor costs
- Champion change and identify, document, share, and promote best practices
- Lead the hospital team to enhance processes and workflows, covering client service, operations, and administrative tasks
- Implement new technologies and initiatives to improve operational efficiency
- Establish and drive the culture of the hospital
- Track and maintain current licensures for all DVMs
- Provide feedback and handle challenging conversations
- Demonstrate and reinforce the highest level of client service
- A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in a managerial role, including customer service experience
- Experience in a hospital, retail, or service-based industry setting in positions of increased responsibility is a plus
- $75,000 - $85,000 Annually Salary
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Free Mental Health Benefit Options
- 401k with Match
- Competitive PTO Plan
- Continuing Education Stipends
- Fair Work-Life Balance
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Listed pay $75,000 to $85,000 per year ($36.06 to $40.87 an hour). That is about the US median of $38.74 an hour for practice managers. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Practice manager pay guide
Posted September 15, 2026. Last checked on NVA Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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