Veterinary Hospital Manager

Cat Care Professionals is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Manager with strong emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for developing people and building strong teams. The ideal candidate brings experience leading and mentoring teams, creating and implementing effective SOPs, and delivering an exceptional client experience. This is an opportunity for a thoughtful, people-focused leader who can balance team culture with operational excellence and help drive the hospital forward.

As our Hospital Manager, you’ll work closely with the Medical Director and leadership team, taking ownership of daily operations and guiding our hospital toward continued success.

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: $70,000-$80,000 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

3+ 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?

Cat Care Professionals, situated in beautiful Lake Oswego, Oregon is a three-doctor, general practice in a modern building designed with their feline patients in mind. With a team of feline-focused veterinarians and compassionate staff, they offer specialized care tailored to the unique needs of each cat. From routine check-ups and preventive care to advanced diagnostics and treatments, Cat Care Professionals provides comprehensive and personalized veterinary services in a stress-free environment. By practicing medicine using Fear Free philosophies, they are committed to ensuring every feline companion receives the highest standard of care and attention.

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$70,000—$80,000 USDWestern Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact <[email hidden]>. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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