Hospital Manager - Horizon West, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • North Pearsall, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

In 2014, VEG was founded with the mission to assist people and their pets during critical times, aiming to improve the emergency room experience. Since then, VEG has rapidly expanded with hospitals nationwide operating 24/7, 365 days a year, creating a better emergency experience for both clients and employees, referred to as VEGgies. VEG is committed to transforming veterinary emergency medicine through open-concept hospitals that handle a wide range of emergency cases, including exotics, and by providing an immersive, customer-focused experience. They also prioritize creating an exceptional environment for their VEGgies, ensuring they feel valued, have unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship, and can make a significant impact. VEG is recognized as a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. As a Hospital Manager, you will be responsible for leading your team and operating the hospital in alignment with the VEG Way, demonstrating strong ownership and the autonomy to shape an environment that is constantly evolving. You will maintain a consistent presence in your hospitals, driving culture, engagement, efficiency, growth, and financial health by empowering VEGgies with the necessary tools, support, education, and autonomy to succeed. Guided by the VEG framework, you will ensure the hospital operates at the highest level, fostering an inclusive workplace where VEGgies feel a sense of belonging, pride in their roles, and are encouraged to invite others to join. Additionally, you will cultivate collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with referring veterinarians and local businesses, establishing VEG as the premier choice for emergency pet care in the community.

Requirements

• Leadership experience, including overseeing and scheduling teams of 50+, recruiting, training, facilitating developmental meetings, performance management, and building effective teams
• Financial management experience, including full P&L oversight consisting of budgeting, payroll, and accounts receivable
• Operations management experience, including inventory and facility management
• A desire to be coached and develop personally
• When on the floor, you're consistently available, accessible, and approachable; this is not a remote position
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Nice To Haves

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
• Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
• Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
• Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit, hire, onboard and continuously develop the right people for VEG and your hospital
• Ensure your hospital delivers a mind-blowing experience for patients, customers, and VEGgies at your hospital
• Ensure your hospital is compliant, well-maintained, and operationally sound
• Drive performance at your hospital, making it a high-revenue, high-margin business that challenges the status quo and achieves financial targets
• Help grow VEG’s reputation locally and throughout the industry, online, and in the media

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
• Based on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success
• A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (no really!). Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend. Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend.
• Clinical student loan repayment so you don’t need to worry about your student debt
• Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
• Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
• And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you’re hungry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees