Veterinary Hospital Leader: People, Growth & Ops

River Valley Animal Hospital; Barling (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus opportunities

Hiring bonus

CE allowance

Health insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

EAP

Pet discounts

Job summary

River Valley Animal Hospital in Barling, Arkansas seeks a people-first, business-savvy Hospital Manager to lead a 4-doctor practice. The role focuses on developing people, driving business growth, and leading HR initiatives in a collaborative environment.

You will partner with medical leadership to support performance, enhance client service, and maintain an exceptional workplace culture. Expect full leadership responsibility across HR, finance, operations, and strategy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-team or departmental management experience required.
• Strong background in HR, staff development, and team leadership.
• Business or healthcare operations experience preferred; veterinary industry experience a plus.
• CVPM or equivalent education/certifications preferred.
• Skilled communicator with a people-first leadership style.
• Confident managing financials, payroll, and performance metrics.
• Proficient with software systems, adaptable to change, and highly organized.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor department heads and staff to foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Oversee full-cycle HR: recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Champion workplace culture with open communication, accountability, and staff development.
• Manage scheduling, staffing levels, and labor cost control while maintaining morale and productivity.
• Oversee hospital financials: P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and payroll.
• Use data and KPIs to inform decisions and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead business development initiatives, such as expanding services and partnerships.
• Develop and execute strategic plans with ownership and medical leadership.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations with efficient systems and policy enforcement.
• Maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, VMB) and manage inventory/vendor relations.
• Implement marketing and client engagement programs to support retention and growth.
• Oversee client relations and resolve concerns with service-excellence.

Skills

Multi-team management

HR & staff development

People leadership

Communication

Financial oversight

Education

CVPM or equivalent

Job description

River Valley Animal Hospital in Barling, Arkansas seeks a people-first, business-savvy Hospital Manager to lead a 4-doctor practice. The role focuses on developing people, driving business growth, and leading HR initiatives in a collaborative environment.

You will partner with medical leadership to support performance, enhance client service, and maintain an exceptional workplace culture. Expect full leadership responsibility across HR, finance, operations, and strategy.