What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Hospital Manager position at Woodinville Animal Hospital?
Woodinville Animal Hospital is seeking a strong, confident, and people-focused Hospital Manager to guide our veterinary team and support the delivery of exceptional patient and client care. This role is ideal for a decisive leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, fostering accountability, and creating a positive, solutions-oriented workplace culture.
Our ideal candidate will be a natural team leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities Include
This is a full-time position and schedule flexibility is required based on business needs.
We are a four-doctor general practice that provides a variety of services to small animals in our community with a Fear Free approach. We have multiple staff members who are fear free certified and prioritize gentle patient handling. We currently operate 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, and typically have two to three doctors each day, with one performing surgery. Our purpose is to enhance people and pets' lives, contribute to our community, and be Woodinville's most trusted general practice. We do so by providing comprehensive services and compassionate medicine at a slower, more personalized pace. To learn more, we invite you to visit our website or check out our 4.8-star Google reviews.
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Our ideal candidate will be a natural team leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Financial Leadership: Monitor hospital performance, manage budgets, oversee payroll and financial operations, and drive business growth through data-informed decisions.
- Operational Oversight: Ensure efficient workflow, maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, VMB), manage equipment and inventory, and implement hospital policies and procedures.
- Strategic Direction: Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute long-term goals, expand services, and support referral and business partnerships.
- Project & Facility Management: Lead day-to-day operations, scheduling, and maintenance while aligning administrative functions with overall hospital objectives.
- Client & Community Engagement: Oversee marketing strategies, resolve client concerns, enhance client experience, and foster retention and growth.
- Team Leadership: Manage and support department leads, oversee hiring and development, maintain staffing levels, and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
This is a full-time position and schedule flexibility is required based on business needs.
- Compensation: $70,000-$85,000 per hour, for every hour worked*
- Quarterly bonus opportunities: Based on hospital performance
- Hiring bonus package: Up to $2000 based on experience and credentials
- CE allowance: up to $1,000 based on credentials
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- 3 years of business management experience preferred
- Veterinary experience is preferred but can be developed
- CVPM or equivalent education preferred
- Exceptional communication skills with a collaborative and servant leadership approach
- Resilience and adeptness in handling emotionally charged situations.
- Proficiency in budget management.
- Experience with team training and supervision.
- Strong computer literacy and adaptability to new systems.
- Capacity to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision.
We are a four-doctor general practice that provides a variety of services to small animals in our community with a Fear Free approach. We have multiple staff members who are fear free certified and prioritize gentle patient handling. We currently operate 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, and typically have two to three doctors each day, with one performing surgery. Our purpose is to enhance people and pets' lives, contribute to our community, and be Woodinville's most trusted general practice. We do so by providing comprehensive services and compassionate medicine at a slower, more personalized pace. To learn more, we invite you to visit our website or check out our 4.8-star Google reviews.
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- To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant's education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors. **During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000