Assistant Veterinary Hospital Manager

National Veterinary Associates

Job Description

National Veterinary Associates is seeking an Assistant Hospital Manager to join our growing teams!


Are you a veterinary professional looking for growth and ready to take the next step in your career? Our Assistant Veterinary Hospital Manager position offers the perfect opportunity to take the next step in a high-quality hospital setting, surrounded by a progressive and supportive team. We take great pride and satisfaction in providing stellar medicine and surgery to our patients and exceptional personalized service to our clients. Our friendly staff is highly motivated and works well as a team. If this sounds like the right fit for you, come join us!

Job Summary

The Assistant Hospital Manager is a co-leader and an integral member of the veterinary hospital management team. The Assistant Hospital Manager partners with the Hospital Manager and the Managing DVM to provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a hospital culture based on high-quality patient care and exceptional customer service. The AHM will offer support across all shifts ensuring that the hospital always has a leader on-site for team, client, and patient support.

Role Expectations

  • This will be a hybrid role consisting of both floor and admin hours
  • This is a full-time hourly position
  • Compensation based on experience

Supports the Hospital Manager in Leadership and Planning

  • Acts as a champion for change and identifies, documents, shares, and promotes best practices.
  • Participates in the planning and budget maintenance process.
  • Establishes goals for the practice and staff.
  • Creates the hospital schedule and manages labor costs to budget with our hospital leader team.

Supports the Hospital Manager in Operations

  • Oversees employee benefits program and hospital insurance plans.
  • Develops and implements hospital policy, including DEA/Controlled Substances and OSHA compliance.
  • Performs quality checks and reviews of client files.
  • Monitors computer systems and works with HelpDesk to resolve technical systems/equipment issues.

Supports the Hospital Manager in People Management

  • Partners with the Managing Veterinarian to address staffing needs including hiring, training, reviewing, and disciplining of the front staff.
  • Implements performance-based incentive and rewards and recognition programs.
  • Be a pillar alongside our hospital leadership team.

Supports the Hospital Manager in Client Service

  • Demonstrates and reinforces the highest level of client service
  • Resolves client issues and escalations, and oversees client follow-up communication. Work side by side with our reception team.
  • Drives client visits through strategic client communication and local marketing efforts (i.e. Community).

Supports the Hospital Manager in Financial

  • Ensures payroll is accurately completed and submitted for all hospital staff.
  • Manages accounts receivable and cash on hand, including performing invoice audit reviews.
  • Manages hospital inventory and controls facility and administrative costs alongside our inventory manager.
  • Performs other duties essential to the performance of the hospital as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred
  • 1-3 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

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive salary range of $64,000- $77,000 annually
  • Annual Bonus Opportunity
  • Health Insurance Benefits
  • Free Mental Health Benefit Options
  • 401k with 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.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com. 

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.