VCA Magnolia is a progressive general practice located in Seattle’s beautiful Magnolia neighborhood. We offer a full range of veterinary services including general surgery, dentistry, preventive medicine, weight management and puppy, adult and senior wellness.
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.
Hospital Location: 2201 34th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98199
About the RoleUnder 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- 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 & BenefitsWe offer a variety of compensation models that provide flexibility and reward your strengths. The annualized base salary for this position typically ranges from $82k to $90k, based on experience and credentials.
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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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Skills Required
- 2 to 3 years of customer service experience
- 2 to 3 years of financial budget management experience
- Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to make decisions, delegate responsibility, and achieve results with hospital team members
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional comportment
- Willingness to work with clients and their pets
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Experience in human resources and personnel management
- Experience in marketing and business development
What We Do
VCA Animal Hospitals is a national family of hometown animal hospitals providing primary, specialty, urgent, and emergency veterinary care. Serving more than four million pets each year, VCA invests in training, technology, and world-class medicine while supporting continuing education for its teams. With tens of thousands of associates—including thousands of veterinarians and credentialed technicians—the company focuses on improving pet health and strengthening local communities.
