Veterinary Hospital Manager

Overview

Veterinary Hospital Manager — St. Mary’s Animal Clinic

Are you a dedicated and dynamic leader with a passion for veterinary medicine? Do you thrive on driving growth while building a positive, collaborative, and supportive team environment? St. Mary’s Animal Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Hospital Manager to join our close-knit and compassionate team.

As Hospital Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our hospital—ensuring top-tier patient care, exceptional client service, and a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Your leadership will help drive our hospital’s success, strengthen team engagement, and nurture a culture rooted in respect, accountability, and compassion. If you’re excited to lead a dedicated team in a community-focused practice, we’d love to connect with you.

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St. Mary’s Animal Clinic is a trusted part of our community, known for delivering high-quality, compassionate veterinary care while treating both pets and people with kindness and respect. We believe great medicine starts with a supported, engaged team.

Our culture is collaborative, friendly, and hands-on. Team members are encouraged to share ideas, grow professionally, and support one another through the busy days and the rewarding moments alike. We value clear communication, work-life balance, and leadership that leads by example. As Hospital Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships, celebrate wins, coach through challenges, and create an environment where team members feel heard, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

• Complete ownership of P&L and accountability for hospital performance
• Collaborate with regional leadership to identify trends and forecast hospital needs
• Manage accounts receivable
• Oversee hospital inventory and control facility and administrative costs
• Manage payroll and develop hospital schedules while controlling labor costs
• Champion change by identifying, documenting, and sharing best practices
• Lead and develop the hospital team to improve workflows across client service, operations, and administration
• Implement new technologies and initiatives to improve efficiency and team effectiveness
• Establish, model, and drive a positive, inclusive hospital culture
• Track and maintain licensure compliance for all DVMs
• Provide coaching, feedback, and handle difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy
• Consistently demonstrate and reinforce excellent client service standards

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in a managerial role with customer service responsibility
• Experience in a hospital, retail, or service-based environment with increasing responsibility is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Free Mental Health Benefit Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Competitive PTO Plan
• Continuing Education Stipends
• Fair Work-Life Balance

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together.

Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we re committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.

The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.