Veterinary Hospital Administrator — Launch & Scale SPEC/ER

Mackenzie Stuart; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Stuart is seeking a Hospital Administrator to lead a brand-new Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital in North Carolina, opening in November 2026. You will oversee non-clinical operations, build a high-performing team, and partner with veterinary leadership to align operational and medical objectives.

This is a ground-up, growth-focused chance to shape workflows, budgets, client and employee experience, and future service expansion, while maintaining a culture of accountability and

Qualifications

• Leader with veterinary industry experience.
• Exposure to Emergency and/or Specialty veterinary medicine.
• Strong grasp of operational, financial and people management principles.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in high-volume settings.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Track record of improving operational efficiency and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Leading all non-clinical hospital operations.
• Recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing team.
• Partnering with veterinary leadership to align operational and medical objectives.
• Establishing scalable workflows, processes, and performance standards.
• Managing hospital financial performance, budgeting, and key business metrics.
• Delivering an exceptional client and employee experience.
• Supporting future growth initiatives as the hospital expands its capabilities.
• Creating a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture.

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Emergency/Specialty veterinary

Operations management

Financial management

People management

Communication

Job description

Mackenzie Stuart is seeking a Hospital Administrator to lead a brand-new Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital in North Carolina, opening in November 2026. You will oversee non-clinical operations, build a high-performing team, and partner with veterinary leadership to align operational and medical objectives.

This is a ground-up, growth-focused chance to shape workflows, budgets, client and employee experience, and future service expansion, while maintaining a culture of accountability and