Veterinary Hospital Manager

Western Veterinary Partners; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

HSA option

401k options

Bi-annual bonus opportunities

Hiring bonus up to $2000

CE allowance up to $1000

Paid time off

Pet discount

Job summary

Mission Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Manager who combines clinical leadership with operational excellence. This is a working leadership role requiring an RVT or an experienced Veterinary Assistant with leadership experience to support the medical team and manage hospital operations.

You will work closely with the Medical Director and leadership team, overseeing daily operations, budgeting, scheduling, compliance, and client experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary leadership experience, including supervision, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Strong understanding of veterinary hospital operations and clinical workflows.
• Ability to partner with veterinarians and staff to drive accountability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Team Support: Support medical team, assist patient care, and help train clinical staff.
• Financial Leadership: Monitor performance, manage budgets, payroll, and drive growth with data-driven decisions.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, equipment and inventory management.
• Strategic Direction: Collaborate on long-term goals, expand services, and foster partnerships.
• Project & Facility Management: Oversee scheduling, maintenance, and admin alignment with goals.
• Client & Community Engagement: Enhance client experience and retain clients through strong service.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Clinical support

Budgeting

Hiring & onboarding

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred

Veterinary Assistant with leadership experience

Tools

Payroll systems

Inventory management

Job description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for animal care, team development, and hands-on veterinary medicine?

Mission Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Manager who brings together operational excellence, strong clinical knowledge, a talent for mentorship, and a commitment to team culture. This is a working leadership role, and the ideal candidate will be either a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or an experienced Veterinary Assistant with demonstrated leadership experience. In addition to managing hospital operations, this individual will be expected to actively support the medical team and assist with patient care as needed.

As our Hospital Manager, you'll work closely with the Medical Director and leadership team, taking ownership of daily operations while helping ensure exceptional patient care and a positive experience for clients and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities Include

Clinical & Team Support: Serve as a resource for the medical team, assist with patient care and treatment workflows as needed, support training and development of clinical staff, and help maintain high standards of medical care throughout the hospital.

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 the client experience, and foster retention and growth.

Team Leadership: Manage and support hospital team members across all departments, including partnering with veterinarians and department leaders to ensure accountability, operational consistency, and effective communication. Oversee hiring and development, maintain staffing levels, support performance management initiatives, 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: $85-95k annual base salary*
• Bi-annual bonus opportunities: Based on hospital performance
• Hiring bonus package: Up to $2000 based on experience and credentials
• CE allowance: up to $1,000 based on credentials
• Health, dental, and vision coverage with HSA option and choice of United Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente
• Life insurance, disability, and 401k options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

Your Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred, or experienced Veterinary Assistant with demonstrated leadership experience required.
• 3+ years of veterinary leadership experience, including supervision, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Strong understanding of veterinary hospital operations and clinical workflows.
• Ability to effectively partner with veterinarians, department leads, and support staff to drive accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Experience with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and employee development.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, inventory management, payroll, or hospital performance metrics.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to support hospital operations and assist the medical team as needed.

A Little More About Us

Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic is a 3-doctor, full-service animal hospital providing care to dogs, cats, pocket pets and birds. We welcome our clients as part of our family, and we treat their pets as if they were our own. We work hard to educate and support our clients at every interaction. We are a diverse, positive team and every team member is recognized for their great work and awesome attitude. At Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic, we know that our team members are our greatest resource, and we are committed to providing an engaging, positive work atmosphere where our team members can thrive and enjoy their workday.

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

$85,000—$95,000 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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