Veterinary Hospital Manager
Abel Pet Clinic•Elk Grove, CA
•$28 - $36•Onsite
About The Position
Abel Pet Clinic 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 is strongly preferred, along with previous veterinary hospital management or leadership experience.
Requirements
- Veterinary hospital management experience required
- 5+ years of veterinary clinical experience, with strong nursing skills
- 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
Nice To Haves
- A California-licensed RVT is strongly preferred
- Previous veterinary hospital management or leadership experience
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Oversee daily hospital workflow, scheduling, inventory, equipment, safety, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, VMB), while helping implement hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitor hospital performance, manage budgets and payroll, and use hospital data to identify opportunities for operational improvement and growth.
- Lead, coach, and develop the hospital team; oversee hiring and onboarding; support staffing and scheduling; and promote a positive, accountable workplace culture.
- Support the client service team, help resolve client concerns, and promote a consistent, compassionate client experience.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director and leadership team on hospital goals, process improvements, service development, and facility needs.
Benefits
- Bi-annual bonus opportunities
- Hiring bonus package
- CE allowance
- 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
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
