Hospital Director

Mackenzie Stuart; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Stuart Ltd. is partnering with a leading PE-backed veterinary group in Fort Lauderdale, FL to appoint a Hospital Director who will oversee day-to-day operations, leadership, financial performance, and growth for a hybrid GP/ER hospital.

The role focuses on driving operational excellence, supporting a positive team culture, and delivering exceptional client and patient experiences through close collaboration with veterinary leadership.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within veterinary healthcare, specialty practice, or healthcare services.
• Strong background in operations, people management, and financial oversight.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital operations and administrative functions.
• Manage financial performance, budgeting, and key business metrics.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.
• Partner with clinical leadership on hospital strategy and growth initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and service excellence.
• Support veterinarian engagement, onboarding, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations management

People management

Financial oversight

P&L management

Budgets

Performance metrics

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Growth mindset

Job description

Hospital Operations Director - Veterinary GP/ER Practice

Fort Lauderdale, FL | GP & Emergency Veterinary Care

We're partnering with a leading PE-backed veterinary group for the appointment Hospital Director to oversee day-to-day operations, team leadership, financial performance, and business growth within a growing hybrid GP/ER hospital.

This role will work closely with veterinary leadership to drive operational excellence, support a positive team culture, and ensure an exceptional client and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead hospital operations and administrative functions
• Manage financial performance, budgeting, and key business metrics
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management
• Partner with clinical leadership on hospital strategy and growth initiatives
• Ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and service excellence
• Support veterinarian engagement, onboarding, and professional development

Qualifications:

• Leadership experience within veterinary healthcare, specialty practice, or healthcare services
• Strong background in operations, people management, and financial oversight
• Experience managing P&Ls, budgets, and performance metrics
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Why Apply?

• Leadership role within a well-established specialty and emergency hospital
• Significant influence on culture, operations, and future growth
• Opportunity to partner directly with an experienced clinical leadership team
• Competitive compensation and benefits package