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Hospital Administrator – VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center
📍 Fairfax, Virginia
Are you ready to lead a passionate, dedicated team in a specialty veterinary hospital that feels like family? At VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center, we’re seeking a Hospital Administrator to drive operational excellence, support medical teams, and elevate both the associate and client experience— all while advancing your leadership career in a high-impact environment.
We’re a modern, state-of-the-art specialty center offering emergency, critical care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, cardiology and rehabilitation. Our hospital thrives on collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth—for both our team and the pets we serve.
What You’ll Do
As Hospital Administrator, you’ll serve as the operational and cultural heartbeat of the hospital. In partnership with the Regional Operations Director and Medical Directors, your core focus areas will include:
Team Leadership – Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Lead scheduling, HR support, and foster a positive, connected culture.
Client & Patient Experience – Oversee smooth daily operations, client service flow, and uphold high standards of care and service.
Hospital Operations – Manage budgeting, payroll, purchasing, reporting, and compliance with company protocols and safety standards.
Facility Oversight – Ensure the hospital is clean, safe, and well-maintained; coordinate maintenance and security as needed.
Marketing & Growth – Support local marketing and referral initiatives, track ROI, and help position the hospital for long-term growth.
Strategic Collaboration – Partner with hospital leadership to set goals, improve systems, and champion the success of associates and the business.
What We’re Looking For
5 years of leadership experience in veterinary, specialty, or emergency hospital operations (multi-department experience preferred)
Proven ability to manage complex hospital operations including scheduling, inventory, payroll, and vendor management
Experience leading, coaching, and developing large, diverse teams
Strong financial acumen—confident in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L oversight
Skilled in fostering service excellence and ensuring a seamless client/patient experience
Comfort working in a 24/7/365 hospital environment, with availability for weekend or after-hours support as needed
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com