Assistant Hospital Manager
Ridgetop Animal Hospital
Job Description
Assistant Hospital Manager
📍 Ridgetop Animal Hospital | Silverdale, WA
🕒 Hourly Leadership Role | Hybrid Admin & Floor
Compensation & Benefits
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Hourly pay range: $29.00 – $34.00 per hour, dependent upon experience
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Eligible for quarterly performance-based bonuses tied to hospital performance
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Bonus availability and payout timing may vary and are not guaranteed
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No sign-on bonuses or commission-based compensation
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Competitive benefits package available: medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, employee pet discounts, mental health resources.
About Ridgetop Animal Hospital
Ridgetop Animal Hospital is a 6- doctor, AAHA-accredited, Fear Free-focused small animal practice committed to providing high-quality medical care while fostering a supportive, collaborative team culture. We believe we are Better As One — working together to support our patients, clients, and each other.
We are seeking a motivated, trustworthy, and growth-oriented Assistant Hospital Manager (AHM) to support our Hospital Manager and Managing DVM in daily operations, team leadership, and client experience.
Position Overview
The Assistant Hospital Manager plays a key leadership role in hospital operations, people management, and client service. This position is ideal for someone ready to grow into leadership while remaining hands-on in the hospital.
This is an hourly position with a hybrid schedule:
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2 administrative/leadership days
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2 floor-based veterinary assistant shifts
Key Responsibilities
Client Experience & Communication
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Model and reinforce exceptional client service standards
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Resolve client concerns, escalations, and service recovery
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Oversee client follow-up communication
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Champion Paw Plans through team education and consistent promotion
Leadership & People Management
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Support recruiting and interviewing in partnership with the Hospital Manager
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Own onboarding, training, and ongoing support of new hires
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Coach, mentor, and support team members
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Participate in corrective conversations and disciplinary documentation alongside the HM
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Help conduct performance evaluations
Operations & Administration
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Manage nightly deposits and cash handling procedures
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Oversee AllyDVM communications, reminders, and local marketing initiatives
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Support inventory management in tandem with the Inventory Manager
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Perform quality control audits of client files and medical records (SOAPs, VA notes, FAS scores)
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Monitor Avimark and hospital systems; coordinate with IT as needed
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Assist with staff meeting preparation and hospital projects
Culture & Growth
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Act as a day-to-day culture leader
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Promote accountability, professionalism, and teamwork
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Support hospital initiatives related to growth, efficiency, and client engagement
What We’re Looking For
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Trustworthy, transparent communicator who keeps leadership informed
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Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
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Comfortable balancing accountability with empathy
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Able to multitask and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
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Confident decision-maker with strong follow-through
Qualifications
Required
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Veterinary experience in a CSR, VA, LVT, or supervisory role
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel)
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Experience or willingness to learn practice management software (Avimark preferred)
Preferred
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Prior leadership or supervisory experience
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Experience with AllyDVM or client communication platforms
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Familiarity with AAHA standards and Fear Free principles
