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Veterinary Hospital Manager

NVA

Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70500 - 85000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (12 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description & Requirements

Are you a dedicated and dynamic leader with a passion for veterinary medicine Do you thrive on driving growth and fostering a positive and collaborative team environment Southwest Veterinary Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Hospital Manager to join our thriving team!

As a Veterinary Hospital Manager you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our hospital ensuring top-tier patient care and exceptional client service. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving our hospitals success enhancing profitability and nurturing a culture of excellence and compassion. If youre ready to lead a dedicated team and drive the success of a growing veterinary hospital we want to hear from you!

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The Opportunity:

As a Hospital Manager you will be an essential part of the hospital management team collaborating closely with the Managing Veterinarian to ensure the efficient and profitable operation of the hospital. Your role will drive revenue manage costs and cultivate a hospital culture focused on top-notch patient care and exceptional customer service. You will oversee the planning and coordination of hospital operations while creating a supportive and cohesive team environment. Given the managerial responsibilities and the need for in-person interaction with clients and employees regular on-site attendance is a fundamental requirement for this position.

Responsibilities:

Complete ownership of P&L accountable for the hospitals performance

Collaborate with regional leadership to identify trends and forecast the hospitals needs

Manage accounts receivable

Oversee hospital inventory and control facility and administrative costs

Manage payroll for hospital staff

Develop the hospital schedule and manage labor costs

Champion change and identify document share and promote best practices

Lead the hospital team to enhance processes and workflows covering client service operations and administrative tasks

Implement new technologies and initiatives to improve operational efficiency

Establish and drive the culture of the hospital

Track and maintain current licensures for all DVMs

Provide feedback and handle challenging conversations

Demonstrate and reinforce the highest level of client service

Qualifications:

A bachelors degree in business or a related field is preferred

3-5 years of experience in a managerial role including customer service experience

Experience in a hospital retail or service-based industry setting in positions of increased responsibility is a plus

Benefits: