Hospital Administrator

Mackenzie Stuart; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Stuart is seeking a Hospital Administrator to lead a brand-new Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital in North Carolina, opening in November 2026. You will oversee non-clinical operations, build a high-performing team, and partner with veterinary leadership to align operational and medical objectives.

This is a ground-up, growth-focused chance to shape workflows, budgets, client and employee experience, and future service expansion, while maintaining a culture of accountability and

Qualifications

• Leader with veterinary industry experience.
• Exposure to Emergency and/or Specialty veterinary medicine.
• Strong grasp of operational, financial and people management principles.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in high-volume settings.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Track record of improving operational efficiency and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Leading all non-clinical hospital operations.
• Recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing team.
• Partnering with veterinary leadership to align operational and medical objectives.
• Establishing scalable workflows, processes, and performance standards.
• Managing hospital financial performance, budgeting, and key business metrics.
• Delivering an exceptional client and employee experience.
• Supporting future growth initiatives as the hospital expands its capabilities.
• Creating a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture.

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Emergency/Specialty veterinary

Operations management

Financial management

People management

Communication

Job description

Hospital Administrator | New SPEC/ER Veterinary Hospital - North Carolina

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced veterinary leader to join a brand-new Specialty & Emergency hospital scheduled to open in November 2026.

This state-of-the-art facility has been purpose-built to support exceptional patient care and long-term growth. Launching with a team of 7 veterinarians across Emergency and Surgery, the hospital will span 20,000+ sq. ft., creating significant capacity for future service expansion, team growth, and the addition of specialty departments over time.

This role offers the rare opportunity to help shape a hospital from the ground up. Working closely with the medical leadership team, the Hospital Administrator will be responsible for driving operational excellence, building a high-performing culture, and establishing the systems, processes, and team structure required to support a successful launch and sustained growth.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading all non-clinical hospital operations
• Recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing team
• Partnering closely with veterinary leadership to align operational and medical objectives
• Establishing scalable workflows, processes, and performance standards
• Managing hospital financial performance, budgeting, and key business metrics
• Delivering an exceptional client and employee experience
• Supporting future growth initiatives as the hospital expands its capabilities and service offerings
• Creating a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture

The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a proven veterinary operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building teams and processes from the ground up.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous leadership experience within the veterinary industry
• Exposure to Emergency and/or Specialty veterinary medicine
• A strong understanding of operational, financial, and people management principles
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a high-volume environment
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
• A track record of improving operational efficiency and team performance
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make confident decisions in a dynamic setting
• A passion for creating outstanding experiences for both clients and employees

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Unique chance to be part of a new hospital launch
• Significant opportunity to influence culture, operations, and long-term strategy
• Modern, purpose-built facility with substantial room for future expansion
• Partner directly with an experienced veterinary leadership team
• Join an organization committed to investing in specialty and emergency care growth
• Play a key role in establishing what is expected to become a leading referral and emergency facility in the region

If you're an experienced veterinary leader looking for the opportunity to build, scale, and lead a growing Specialty & Emergency hospital, I'd love to connect for a confidential discussion.