Veterinary Hospital Manager

Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual bonus opportunities

Hiring bonus package

CE allowance up to $1,000

Health, dental, vision with HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Job summary

Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Hospital Manager to lead daily operations while remaining actively involved in clinical care. This hands-on leadership role requires spending at least 50% of the time on the floor with nursing and hospital teams.

The ideal candidate has veterinary hospital management experience and a California RVT license or equivalent; strong leadership and financial oversight skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of veterinary clinical experience with strong nursing skills.
• California-licensed RVT or experienced Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Experience in veterinary hospital management or leadership.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop veterinary teams.
• Experience managing staffing, scheduling, budgets, payroll, and day-to-day hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Spend at least 50% of time on the floor providing hands-on support across appointments, surgery, dentistry, and procedures including anesthesia and patient care.
• Oversee daily hospital workflow, scheduling, inventory, equipment, safety, and regulatory compliance; help implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor hospital performance, budgets, payroll, and use data to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop the hospital team; oversee hiring and onboarding; support staffing and scheduling; promote a positive workplace culture.
• Support client service team, resolve client concerns, and promote a compassionate client experience.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and leadership on goals, process improvements, service development, and facility needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Clinical nursing on floor

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

California RVT license preferred

Tools

Business software

Job description

Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Hospital Manager to lead daily hospital operations while remaining actively involved in clinical care. This is a hands-on leadership role, with at least 50% of the position spent working alongside the nursing and hospital team on the floor.

The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinary professional who can move comfortably between clinical nursing and hospital management. A California-licensed RVT or experienced Veterinary Assistant is preferred, along with previous veterinary hospital management or leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Clinical Nursing: Spend at least 50% of your time on the floor, providing hands-on support across appointments, surgery, dentistry, and procedures, including anesthesia and patient care.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee daily hospital workflow, scheduling, inventory, equipment, safety, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, VMB), while helping implement hospital policies and procedures.
• Financial Management: Monitor hospital performance, manage budgets and payroll, and use hospital data to identify opportunities for operational improvement and growth.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the hospital team; oversee hiring and onboarding; support staffing and scheduling; and promote a positive, accountable workplace culture.
• Client Service: Support the client service team, help resolve client concerns, and promote a consistent, compassionate client experience.
• Hospital Development: Collaborate with the Medical Director and leadership team on hospital goals, process improvements, service development, and facility needs.

Schedule, Compensation & Benefits:

This is a full-time, hourly position with at least 50% of the schedule dedicated to clinical/on-the-floor responsibilities. Schedule flexibility is required based on hospital needs. This position is eligible for overtime for hours worked over applicable thresholds.

• Compensation: $34 - $42 per hour, for each hour worked
• Bi-annual bonus opportunities: Based on hospital performance
• Hiring bonus package: $500 - $2000 based on experience and credentials
• CE allowance: up to $1,000 based on credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options and choice of UnitedHealthcare or Kaiser Permanente
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

Your Qualifications:

• Veterinary hospital management experience required
• 5+ years of veterinary clinical experience, with strong nursing skills
• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in California preferred
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop veterinary teams
• Experience managing staffing, scheduling, budgets, payroll, and day-to-day hospital operations
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficient with business software and able to adapt quickly to new systems

What makes Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital unique?

Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital has provided quality veterinary care to the community for over 95 years. Our 3-doctor practice cares for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and exotic pets, including pocket pets. We offer preventive care, dentistry, surgery, advanced diagnostics, nutritional and behavioral counseling, and daytime critical care. Our modern facility features digital radiography, ultrasound, an extensive in-house laboratory, and a dedicated surgical suite. We are Feline Friendly certified, with a focus on compassionate, individualized care for every patient.

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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

$34—$42 USD

Santa Rosa VH 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.

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