Veterinary Hospital Manager
St. Mary's Animal Clinic
Job Description
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 our 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.
Learn more about us at www.stmarysanimalclinic.com
About St. Mary’s Animal Clinic & Our Culture
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.
The Opportunity
As Hospital Manager, you will be an essential part of the hospital leadership team, working closely with the Managing Veterinarian to ensure the efficient, compliant, and profitable operation of the hospital. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations while cultivating a positive hospital culture focused on exceptional patient care and outstanding client experiences.
This role is highly visible and hands-on, requiring regular on-site presence to support staff, collaborate with leadership, and engage with clients.
Key Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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
Benefits
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
