Veterinary Hospital Manager

About the role

Are you a people-first leader who knows how to build a strong team, drive growth, and create a culture where people thrive?

Woodinville Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Hospital Manager who brings a steady, confident leadership style, a genuine passion for people, and a business-minded approach to hospital success.

We're looking for someone who leads with kindness, builds meaningful relationships, and creates a positive, supportive culture where teams feel valued and empowered. You'll be a trusted partner to the Medical Director and leadership team, guiding daily operations, developing team members, and driving revenue and sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate knows how to lead through change without losing sight of what matters most: the people, relationships, and culture that make a hospital successful. You're confident making decisions, comfortable navigating challenges, and skilled at turning ideas into action while keeping your team engaged and connected.

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.

Schedule, benefits and compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position and schedule flexibility is required based on business needs.

• Compensation: $80,000-90,000 annual base salary
• Bi-annual bonus opportunities: Based on hospital performance
• Hiring bonus package: $2000 based on 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 with match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership, business management, or operations management experience required.
• Veterinary hospital management experience strongly preferred; medical, dental, or healthcare practice management experience also considered.
• Bachelor's degree, Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, scheduling, and day-to-day operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficient with business software and able to adapt quickly to new systems.

What makes us unique?

• 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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Pay and benefits

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.

Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range $80,000 - $90,000 USD

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