Emergency Veterinary Operations Lead

South Metro Animal Emergency Care; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking an Assistant Hospital Administrator to join our on-site 24/7 emergency hospital leadership team. You will help recruit, coach, and guide a compassionate team while ensuring smooth daily operations and excellent client care.

This hourly role starts at $25–$29 per hour, with opportunities to influence hospital culture, operations, and safety. Ideal candidates have hospital management experience in veterinary or healthcare and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in operations, facilities management, HR, or related area.
• Hospital management experience in veterinary medicine or healthcare preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and people leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; 18+; veterinary licensure status.

Responsibilities

• Build a great team culture through respect, communication, learning, collaboration, and fun.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, mentor, and recognize team members while fostering a positive workplace.
• Partner with hospital leadership on daily operations, financial performance, business development, facilities, and human resources.
• Create a seamless, compassionate experience for clients and their pets, even in stressful emergency situations.
• Strengthen community connections with local veterinary practices and partners while supporting hospital marketing initiatives.
• Champion compliance and improvement by maintaining regulatory standards and promoting workplace safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

People leadership

Adaptability

Integrity

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP Workforce One

PMS systems

Job description

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking an Assistant Hospital Administrator to join our on-site 24/7 emergency hospital leadership team. You will help recruit, coach, and guide a compassionate team while ensuring smooth daily operations and excellent client care.

This hourly role starts at $25–$29 per hour, with opportunities to influence hospital culture, operations, and safety. Ideal candidates have hospital management experience in veterinary or healthcare and strong communication and