Temporary Assistant Hospital Manager

Ethos Veterinary Health • Concord, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

SAGE Concord provides comprehensive specialty and emergency care, including Emergency & Critical Care, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Radiology and Surgery. Our hospital features advanced surgical suites, cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities, and a highly skilled team equipped to handle complex and urgent cases. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on delivering exceptional patient care, supporting our teams, and expanding access to high-quality specialty services throughout the East Bay. We are seeking a results-driven Interim Assistant Hospital Manager to lead operations in a high-volume emergency and specialty hospital during a 3–6 month assignment. This role is ideal for a strong, hands-on leader who can quickly assess operations, stabilize teams, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a veterinary or clinical setting
• Proven ability to support hospital operations and lead teams under the leadership of the Hospital Director.
• Strong background in process improvement and change management
• Ability to step in quickly, assess needs, and deliver results
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment
• CA VACSP (or ability to obtain within 60 days) or active CA-RVT license

Nice To Haves

• Emergency/specialty veterinary experience
• Interim or transitional leadership experience
• Familiarity with scheduling/workforce management tools

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership to ensure continuity of care and efficient workflows
• Lead, coach, and support clinical and support department teams and leads
• Optimize staffing and scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage
• Identify gaps and implement process improvements for better patient care and team performance
• Oversee and standardize training and SOPs across departments
• Partner with leadership to drive alignment, communication, and accountability
• Ensure compliance, safety, and quality standards are consistently met

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 3 weeks accrued paid time off, including vacation and sick time
• Paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave (for positions based in Colorado)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed