Veterinary Hospital Manager

Western Veterinary Partners; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Bonus opportunities

Hiring bonus

CE allowance

Paid time off

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

Friday lunches

Job summary

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek, a growing veterinary hospital, is seeking a confident Hospital Manager to lead a 6-doctor practice through expansion and transformation. You will oversee financials, operations, staffing, and client relations in partnership with the Medical Director and regional leaders.

The role emphasizes coaching teams, managing through change, and maintaining a culture focused on trust and collaboration. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership, business management, or operations management experience
• Veterinary hospital management experience required
• Bachelor’s degree and CVPM/LVMT strongly preferred
• Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, scheduling, and day-to-day hospital operations
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: monitor hospital performance, budgets, payroll and financial operations
• Operational Oversight: ensure efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, equipment and inventory
• Strategic Direction: develop and execute long-term goals, expand services
• Project & Facility Management: lead day-to-day operations, scheduling and maintenance
• Client & Community Engagement: oversee marketing strategies, resolve client concerns, foster retention
• Team Leadership: manage and support department leads, oversee hiring and development

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Staffing

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CVPM

LVMT

Job description

Are you a confident, people-first leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building high-performing teams through growth and change?

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking an visionary Veterinary Hospital Manager to lead our thriving 6-doctor practice during an exciting period of growth and transformation. With a brand-new boarding facility recently completed and a facility renovation planned for 2027, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on a well-established hospital and help build what comes next.

We're looking for an upbeat, collaborative leader who combines operational excellence with exceptional communication and people leadership skills — someone energized by developing teams, embracing change, and creating an environment where people and the practice thrive. In partnership with our Medical Director, and our regional leadership team, you'll drive operational success, support continued growth, and lead the hospital confidently into its next chapter.

Who You Are:

• You excel at creating and sustaining a welcoming workplace environment where the team feels heard, supported, and empowered
• You lead proactively and bring the team along through change with clarity and consistency
• You're able to hold your ground respectfully with a large team, while always keeping culture and communication at the center
• You partner effectively with medical director on clinical operations
• You enjoy coaching and developing people on your team to promote growth and development
• You're the kind of leader people are still talking about years after they've left

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Financial Leadership: Monitor hospital performance, manage budgets, oversee payroll and financial operations, and drive business growth through data-informed decisions.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure efficient workflow, maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, VMB), manage equipment and inventory, and implement hospital policies and procedures.
• Strategic Direction: Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute long-term goals, expand services, and support referral and business partnerships.
• Project & Facility Management: Lead day-to-day operations, scheduling, and maintenance while aligning administrative functions with overall hospital objectives.
• Client & Community Engagement: Oversee marketing strategies, resolve client concerns, enhance client experience, and foster retention and growth.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support department leads, oversee hiring and development, maintain staffing levels, and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Schedule, benefits and compensation**:

This is a full-time, salaried position and schedule flexibility is required based on business needs.

• Compensation: $72,000 - $82,000 annual base salary
• Bi-annual bonus opportunities: Based on hospital performance
• Hiring bonus package: $2000 based on credentials
• CE allowance: up to $1,000 based on credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Friday lunches!

Your Qualifications:

• 3+ years of leadership, business management, or operations management experience required
• Veterinary hospital management experience required
• Bachelors degree, Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and/or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) strongly preferred
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, scheduling, and day-to-day hospital operations
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable adapting to new technology and business systems
• Bonus if you've had experience managing through or planning a facility renovation

What makes Animal Care Center of Carters Creek unique?

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and the families who love them. As we continue to expand, we're investing in both our people and our facility. Our team practices progressive, collaborative medicine with a strong focus on client relationships and exceptional patient care. We offer comprehensive services including preventative care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments. Our hospital is equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, in-house Abaxis/Zoetis laboratory equipment, and expanding digital dental radiography, giving our team access to the tools they need to provide outstanding care.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact to shape the future of our hospital. We're looking for a positive, forward-thinking leader who enjoys developing people, building strong teams, leading through change, and creating a culture where trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive meaningful results.

We're also proud to be an active part of the Columbia community, participating in local events such as Mule Day and First Fridays while building lasting relationships with the families and pets we serve.

If you're passionate about developing teams, embracing innovation, and leading a growing hospital into its next exciting chapter, we'd love to meet you!

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$72,000 - $82,000 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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