Veterinary Hospital Administrator

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Largo, Florida is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Administrator to lead and enhance business operations. The role requires overseeing staff management, budgeting, and implementing safety procedures while ensuring the best care for all pets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business, at least 3 years of veterinary management experience, and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Competitive pay and benefits, including a 401(k) with employer match, mental health resources, and paid parental leave, are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hospital management or supervisory experience in veterinary medicine.
• CVPM encouraged to apply.
• Ability to lead, manage, and coach staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the business activities of the hospital.
• Prepare and manage budgets with leadership and finance.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators.
• Implement safety and security procedures.

Skills

Hospital management experience in veterinary medicine

Interpersonal communication skills

Budgeting and financial reporting

Leadership and staff management

Empathy toward clients and animals

Excel/spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: Tampa, FL

Veterinary Hospital Administrator

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Administrator to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. We believe your pet is a member of your family and our compassionate staff is dedicated to providing personalized medical and surgical care to all patients.

About You

The Veterinary Hospital Administrator (HA) plays a critical role in ensuring a positive culture built on shared values and direct communication. The HA oversees the business activities of the hospital, including hiring and training staff, preparing and managing budgets with leadership and finance, monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators, setting fees, maintaining inventory and an inventory control system, managing hospital software, and implementing safety and security procedures.

Compensation

Salary starting at $75,000–$90,000 per year, negotiable based on credentials and experience.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• 3+ years of hospital management or supervisory experience in veterinary medicine
• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent business experience
• CVPM encouraged to apply
• Experience managing an ER veterinary healthcare
• Sound personal judgment in decision‑making
• Capability to lead, manage, and coach staff at all levels
• Demonstrated competence in all aspects of staff management, including hiring, coaching and disciplinary action
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion
• Competence in budgeting and financial reporting, including reading and analyzing a P & L statement
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• A commitment to outstanding client service
• Solid math and Excel/spreadsheet skills
• Physical ability: lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance and heavier objects with assistance

Benefits – Our Care In Action

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and free CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance