Hospital Manager- Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Education opportunities

Pet care discounts

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Job summary

Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced hospital administrator/leader to guide daily operations and support clinical teams.

You will partner with Chief of Staff, schedule, coach staff, oversee performance, and drive engagement, with a friendly, patient-centered culture. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in customer service, operations, healthcare, or veterinary settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to hospital team members
• Foster a positive, engaged, and accountable team culture
• Partner with Chief of Staff to ensure smooth operations and align on goals
• Support scheduling, training, and performance management
• Help with employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Assist with inventory management and administrative processes
• Improve hospital workflows and client and team experience
• Maintain an organized, welcoming environment

Skills

Leadership Experience

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Job description

Who we are

Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA-certified veterinary hospital located in the heart of the bustling Bay Area. Our practice includes both our Main Clinic and our AAFP Gold Certified Cat Clinic, with modern facilities that allow us to provide high-quality veterinary medicine to companion animals and exotic patients. We have a well-established and loyal clientele and a collaborative clinic culture that values teamwork, fellowship, continuing education, and the well-being of our team.

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with Saturdays as needed.

Compensation: $38–$43 per hour, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to hospital team members
• Foster a positive, engaged, and accountable team culture
• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff to ensure smooth hospital operations and alignment on hospital goals and priorities
• Build and maintain a strong, collaborative working relationship with the Chief of Staff and medical team to support clinical excellence and team success
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management
• Support employee engagement, team development, and retention initiatives
• Support inventory management, hospital operations, and administrative processes
• Help identify opportunities to improve hospital workflows, efficiency, and the overall client and team experience
• Help create an efficient, organized, and welcoming environment for clients, patients, and team members
• Lead by example and help uphold Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic's core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Progressive Medicine, Compassion, Personal Touch, and Family

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred
• A team-oriented professional who is passionate about veterinary medicine and supporting veterinary teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to build relationships, motivate team members, and lead by example
• Experience in customer service, operations, healthcare, hospitality, veterinary medicine, or team leadership roles is a plus
• A positive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance people leadership and day-to-day hospital operations
• Someone who is committed to helping team members grow, learn, and succeed in their roles

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (if applicable)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Employee pet care discounts
• Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development