Veterinary Hospital Manager

Abqpetcarehospital; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Mental Health Benefit

401k Match

Paid Time Off

CE Stipends

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Central Oregon Animal Hospital in Bend, OR is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Manager to lead daily operations, drive growth, and uphold exceptional patient care and client service. You will work closely with the Managing Veterinarian to manage finances, payroll, scheduling, and compliance while building a collaborative, high‑performance team culture.

This on‑site leadership role requires proactive problem solving and a hands-on approach to achieve profitability and a compassionate hospital

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own P&L and be accountable for hospital performance.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to forecast needs.
• Manage accounts receivable and control costs.
• Oversee payroll and labor scheduling.
• Lead the team to improve processes and client service.
• Drive profitability and hospital culture.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Operations leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Are you a dedicated and dynamic leader with a passion for veterinary medicine? Do you thrive on driving growth and fostering a positive and collaborative team environment? Central Oregon Animal Hospital in Bend, Oregon is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Hospital Manager to join our thriving team!

As a Veterinary Hospital Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our hospital, ensuring top-tier patient care, and exceptional client service. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving our hospital's success, enhancing profitability, and nurturing a culture of excellence and compassion. If you're ready to lead a dedicated team and drive the success of a growing veterinary hospital, we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

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

Benefits:

• $65,000 - $75,000 Annually Salary
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Free Mental Health Benefit Options
• 401k with Match
• Competitive PTO Plan
• Continuing Education Stipends
• Fair Work-Life Balance

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.

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.