What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Manager position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA High Peaks Animal Hospital is a general small animal practice located in Ray Brook, NY. We offer a full range of veterinary services including, surgery, dentistry, boarding, ultrasound, radiology, vaccinations, spay and neuters.
We are seeking a Hospital Manager to join our team. This key leadership role requires someone with strong interpersonal and organizational skills who can help us continue delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding client service.
About the Role
Under the guidance of the Field Leadership team and in partnership with the Medical Director, the Hospital Manager plays a critical role in the daily operations of the hospital. This includes supporting the team, overseeing business functions, and ensuring a culture of excellence in both medical care and client service.
You’ll be responsible for mentoring and developing hospital staff, managing operations and facility maintenance, supporting business growth and profitability, and helping to build a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the veterinary, technical, and client service teams in achieving hospital goals
- Foster a strong hospital culture focused on quality care and client satisfaction
- Partner with the Medical Director to develop and implement operational goals and hospital policies
- Manage hiring, performance reviews, and team development, with support from Regional leadership
- Monitor hospital finances, budgeting, and KPIs to ensure long-term success
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and local regulations
- Help maintain a positive and engaging work environment for all team members
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience managing teams and overseeing business operations (budgeting, KPIs, staffing)
- Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop high-performing teams
- Familiar with marketing, client engagement, and driving business growth
- Strong communicator—clear, empathetic, and confident across all levels
- Skilled at juggling priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
- Passionate about people, pets, and building a positive workplace culture
Pay Range & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package including Bonus Potential that provide flexibility and rewards your strengths. The annualized base salary for this position typically ranges from $72-$75,000/annually based on experience and credentials.
If you are a current associate, you 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.
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
Salary : $72 - $75