Veterinary Hospital Administrator

Job Description

The Hospital Administrator is a key member of our leadership team, responsible for driving operational excellence and supporting the delivery of outstanding patient care. You’ll partner closely with the Medical Directors and Regional Operations team to lead day-to-day operations, financial performance, and team engagement. 

You’ll play a critical role in building a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and respect — ensuring both our people and our patients thrive. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and supervisors across Emergency, Specialty, and Client Service teams.
• Oversee hospital operations, staffing, scheduling, and workflow optimization. 
• Collaborate with Medical Directors to align operational goals with medical excellence and patient outcomes. 
• Analyze financial and performance metrics (revenue, EBITDA, COGS, payroll %, etc.) to drive growth and efficiency. 
• Champion client experience initiatives and uphold service standards. 
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and capital planning in partnership with regional leadership. 
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies to strengthen the hospital team. 
• Foster cross-departmental communication and a positive, transparent work environment. 

Qualifications

We're Looking For 

• Proven leadership in veterinary, medical, or multi-site operations management. 
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to make data-driven decisions. 
• Skilled communicator who can build trust and lead through influence. 
• Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment. 
• Passionate about veterinary medicine, people leadership, and operational excellence. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare management, or related field. 
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a veterinary or healthcare setting. 
• Experience with specialty and emergency hospital operations is highly preferred. 

Additional Information

Why Alliance Animal Health 

• A supportive, collaborative network that values your hospital’s individuality. 
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives. 
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, CE allowance). 
• Leadership training, career development, and advancement opportunities. 
• A company that believes great care starts with great people. 

Join a team where partnership powers progress. 
If you’re ready to make an impact in specialty and emergency veterinary medicine, we’d love to meet you. 

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.  

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/