Veterinary Hospital Manager: Growth & Client Care Leader

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Pet care discounts

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. is seeking an experienced Hospital Manager to lead a busy practice, guiding administrative, clinical and staff operations while delivering top-tier patient care and client service.

You will work with the Regional Management team and Medical Director to drive profitability and growth. The role emphasizes HR, marketing, and business development, with a focus on strong financial stewardship and an owner mentality to ensure smooth, high‑quality service for pets and clients

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of customer service and financial budget management experience.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially to a diverse range of audiences and settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the veterinary, technical and administrative staff towards the goal of quality patient care and excellent client service; assist in the formulation of objectives and policies to ensure efficient and profitable hospital operations.
• Oversee the hiring, reviewing, disciplining and terminating of professional staff, in accordance with and with the approval of the Regional Management team.
• Review the P&L Report monthly and partner with the Hospital Medical Director to increase revenue and limit expenses; work with home office to prepare and submit the yearly budget (budget forecast, operating plan, cap-ex expenditures) and participate in the evaluation process with Regional Management team.
• Model an "owner" mentality in hospital by demonstrating a willingness to assist all employees in making the practice a success; invest the necessary amount of time to accomplish the required responsibilities and ensure the smooth operation of the hospital.
• Minimizing patient stress and discomfort; recommend referral to another VCA doctor or specialist when this is likely to significantly improve the prognosis.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
• Supervise the administration and case review of client medical complaints.
• Positively represent the hospital and VCA in the professional community and to the general public.

Skills

Customer service

Budget management

Sales & marketing

Communication skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Job description

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. is seeking an experienced Hospital Manager to lead a busy practice, guiding administrative, clinical and staff operations while delivering top-tier patient care and client service.

You will work with the Regional Management team and Medical Director to drive profitability and growth. The role emphasizes HR, marketing, and business development, with a focus on strong financial stewardship and an owner mentality to ensure smooth, high‑quality service for pets and clients