Veterinary Hospital Manager

Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision with HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Hiring bonus up to $2000

CE allowance up to $1000

Bi-annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Manager to lead daily operations while supporting the medical team and patient care. The role combines clinical involvement with strong leadership in hospital processes and staff development.

The position is full-time and salaried, requiring schedule flexibility. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 USD with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits to support a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• RVT preferred, or experienced Veterinary Assistant with leadership experience.
• 3+ years of veterinary leadership experience, including supervision, scheduling, and performance management.
• Strong understanding of veterinary hospital operations and clinical workflows.
• Ability to recruit, hire, onboarding, and employee development.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, payroll, or hospital performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor hospital performance, manage budgets, oversee payroll and financial operations, and drive business growth through data-informed decisions.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and human resources processes; develop and implement hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensure efficient workflow, maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, VMB), manage equipment and inventory, and coordinate facility upkeep.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop long-term goals, expand services, and support referral and partnerships.
• Lead day-to-day operations and facility management, including scheduling and maintenance; align administrative tasks with hospital objectives.
• Oversee client communications, marketing strategies, and customer experience to foster retention and growth.
• Manage hospital team members across departments, partner with veterinarians and leaders to ensure accountability and strong communications; supervise hiring and development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team mentorship

Veterinary operations

Communication skills

Recruiting & onboarding

Budgeting & payroll

Problem solving

Adaptability

Clinical support

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

OSHA compliance

DEA compliance

VMB compliance

Job description

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

Mission Valley Veterinary Hospitalis seeking aVeterinary Hospital Managerwho 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

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.

Pay Range

$85,000 - $95,000 USD

Mission Valley VC 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. We are 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 us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

Voluntary Self-Identification

As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.