Hospital Manager

VetnCare; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Discounts on care for pets

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA accounts

Employer-paid life and AD&D

Short-/long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off, sick leave, holidays

Career growth opportunities

Annual employee engagement surveys

Job summary

VetnCare is seeking an experienced Hospital Manager to lead the daily operations of a busy ER department in California. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, people development, and a culture where teams and patients thrive.

With a hospital that combines Primary Care and Emergency services and a 40+ veterinary team, you will impact culture, performance, and ongoing growth while collaborating with clinical leaders and specialists.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of veterinary leadership experience, ideally in a hospital setting.
• Experience in an Emergency veterinary environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hospital operations and performance.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workflows, and resource planning.
• Build and develop a high-performing, engaged team.
• Set expectations and foster accountability and collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and hospital efficiency.
• Lead teams through operational and organizational changes.
• Drive compliance with quality standards and consistency.
• Support an excellent client/patient experience.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to grow the hospital.

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Emergency veterinary experience

People leadership

Communication

Change management

Operations planning

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Lead a Hospital. Develop a Team. Make an Impact.

We’re looking for an experienced Hospital Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy ER Department

This is a key leadership role for someone who enjoys being visible and hands-on, developing people, improving how a hospital operates, and creating an environment where both teams and patients can thrive.

Our hospital combines Primary Care and Emergency services , bringing together a team of 40+ veterinary professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care.

If you’re an experienced veterinary leader looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence culture, performance and the continued development of a hospital, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Hospital

You'll be joining a close-knit and supportive team of 40+ team members , including 8 DVMs and 5 RVTs .

As a hybrid hospital offering both Emergency and Primary Care , we provide an interesting and varied environment where no two days are quite the same.

We also work alongside specialists who visit the hospital to provide additional services to our patients and are proud to operate one of the few community veterinary blood banks in California .

Our team values excellent patient care, collaboration and working together as one.

The Role

As Hospital Manager, you'll take ownership of the operational performance of the hospital while creating the structure, leadership and support our teams need to perform at their best.

You'll work closely with our clinical and operational leaders, balancing the needs of our people, patients, clients and business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day operational performance of the hospital.
• Overseeing staffing, scheduling, workflows and resource planning.
• Building, coaching and developing a high-performing and engaged team.
• Setting clear expectations and creating a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and hospital performance.
• Leading teams effectively through operational and organisational change.
• Driving compliance, quality standards and operational consistency.
• Supporting an excellent experience for our clients and their pets.
• Partnering closely with veterinary and operational leadership.
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the hospital.

About You

We're looking for an experienced, confident and approachable leader who is comfortable being hands-on and present within the hospital .

Ideally, you'll bring:

• 5+ years of veterinary medicine experience , ideally within a leadership or management role.
• Previous experience within an Emergency veterinary environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing change and bringing teams with you.
• A structured and proactive approach to hospital operations.
• The confidence to set expectations, make decisions and hold people accountable.
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build strong partnerships with DVMs and clinical leaders.

Above all, we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys leading people and wants to create an environment where a veterinary team can do its best work.

Schedule

This is a full-time position working four 10-hour shifts per week - Sunday–Wednesday / Wednesday–Saturday

Compensation

Salary: $85,000–$110,000 , depending on experience.

You'll also be eligible to participate in our Hospital Manager bonus plan , alongside the wider benefits available to our team.

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Generous discounts on care for multiple pets
• Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs
• Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones .
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
• Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
• Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies