Hospital Administrator

Hospital Administrator – Deer Grove Veterinary Hospital - Cottage Grove, WI

Deer Grove Veterinary Hospital is a well-established and AAHA-accredited practice, and we're seeking a dynamic Hospital Administrator to lead operations, support staff development, and drive business success. This key leadership role partners with the Medical Director to foster a positive, high-performing culture focused on quality patient care and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily hospital operations, including HR, financials, and strategic planning

• Lead and mentor staff, manage performance, and support career growth

• Develop and monitor financial goals and performance metrics

• Ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, employment laws)

• Drive client acquisition, community outreach, and marketing efforts

• Maintain facilities and equipment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 2 years in operations/HR/finance, including hospital management (veterinary or medical preferred)

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and practice management systems

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary - $60K-$80K

• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid STD and LTD

• Eligible for performance-based bonus

About Us:
Serving Cottage Grove and the greater Madison area for over 40 years, we prioritize compassionate care and cutting-edge veterinary medicine in a low-stress, client-focused environment.

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service,

Fun

• Partner with Medical Director to create and drive a practice environment that facilitates the

delivery of quality and efficient health care to animals

• Lead the creation and maintenance of a collaborative, high-performing, and positive

workplace culture

• Organize the health services of a hospital or healthcare facility. Serve as the point person

for all day-to-day functions of the practice

• Assist with all strategic business development and operational planning efforts
• Oversee all departments thatsupport the business side of the hospital with a focus on

business financials, growth, and human resources

• Responsible for the financial performance of assigned hospital(s). Guide the creation of

financial strategies and goals to achieve hospital profitability. Monitor and drive
achievement of financial goals. Provide regular updates to the hospital team and inspire
employee ownership of the hospital's financial performance

• Track data on assigned hospital(s) including daily revenue, average invoice amount,

number of invoices, and labor costs. Prepare reports and written summaries of the
hospital's performance and provides updates to key individuals

• Coach, manage, mentor, and train direct report staff. Provide continuous performance

management, recognition, and conduct employee performance evaluations. Address
performance and/or behavior issues, clarify expectations and provide feedback. Provide
overall guidance to and mentor hospital team

• Support staff growth and development. Encourage staff to seek educational opportunities

incorporating job related training in addition to mandatory training

• Participate in the recruitment and selection of hospital staff. Provide orientation to outline

job requirements and expectations, policies and procedures, and proper use of tools and
equipment

• Build relationships with local general practices and community leaders to market the

practice

Education:
AA or Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Experience:

• 2 years of experience in overall operations, financial and facilities management, and/or

Human Resources

• This includes two years of job-specific experience in a hospital management role within

the veterinary or human health industry

• Experience leading a large team of individuals preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Knowledge of state, federal, and local employment and safety laws and regulations
• Intermediate proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook,

Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Lead and manage a department and employees
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Present information in a clear, organized, and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional and effective manner.
• Leverage interpersonalskills and technical knowledge to bring people and ideas together

to perform effectively

• Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external partnerships for the purpose of

building alliances with key individuals or groups

• Strong organizational skills including managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong critical thinking, judgement, and problem solving skills
• Adapt and remain flexible in changing situations and work environments
• Proactively identify issues and formulate solutions