Hospital Operations Manager

Oakwood Animal Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Free Mental Health Benefit Options

401k with Match

Competitive PTO Plan

Continuing Education Stipends

Job summary

Oakwood Animal Hospital in Tallahassee, FL seeks a dynamic Hospital Manager to lead our expanding team alongside the Managing Veterinarian. You will drive revenue, control costs, and strengthen patient care and client service while ensuring on-site leadership.

This role requires a bachelor's in business (preferred) and 3–5 years in a managerial capacity within hospital, retail, or service settings. You will oversee P&L, scheduling, payroll, inventory, and labor costs, promoting a cohesive team

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of managerial experience, including customer service experience.
• Experience in hospital, retail, or service-based industry settings is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete ownership of P&L, accountable for hospital performance.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to identify trends and forecast needs.
• Manage accounts receivable and hospital inventory; control costs.
• Oversee payroll for hospital staff and develop the hospital schedule.
• Manage labor costs and drive processes to improve efficiency and patient care.
• Champion change; document and promote best practices.
• Lead the hospital team to optimize client service and operations.
• Implement new technologies and initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Establish and drive the hospital culture and values.
• Track licensure for DVMs and ensure compliance.
• Provide feedback and handle challenging conversations with staff and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Financial management

P&L oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Job description

Are you a dynamic team leader with an entrepreneurial drive? Ready to take charge of a multi-million-dollar business that positively impacts your community? Oakwood Animal Hospital is actively seeking a results-driven Manager to lead our expanding team! If this sounds like you and you have a background in retail, services, hospitality, healthcare, or consumer services, we want to hear from you!

As a Hospital Manager, you will be an essential part of the hospital management team, collaborating closely with the Managing Veterinarian to ensure the efficient and profitable operation of the hospital. Your role will drive revenue, manage costs, and cultivate a hospital culture focused on top-notch patient care and exceptional customer service. You will oversee the planning and coordination of hospital operations while creating a supportive and cohesive team environment. Given the managerial responsibilities and the need for in-person interaction with clients and employees, regular on-site attendance is a fundamental requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Complete ownership of P&L, accountable for the hospital's performance
• Collaborate with regional leadership to identify trends and forecast the hospital's needs
• Manage accounts receivable
• Oversee hospital inventory and control facility and administrative costs
• Manage payroll for hospital staff
• Develop the hospital schedule and manage labor costs
• Champion change and identify, document, share, and promote best practices
• Lead the hospital team to enhance processes and workflows, covering client service, operations, and administrative tasks
• Implement new technologies and initiatives to improve operational efficiency
• Establish and drive the culture of the hospital
• Track and maintain current licensures for all DVMs
• Provide feedback and handle challenging conversations
• Demonstrate and reinforce the highest level of client service

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a managerial role, including customer service experience
• Experience in a hospital, retail, or service-based industry setting in positions of increased responsibility is a plus
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Free Mental Health Benefit Options
• 401k with Match
• Competitive PTO Plan
• Continuing Education Stipends

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.