Hospital Manager - The Pet Hospital

About the role

The Pet Hospital (Parkway) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is seeking a Hospital Manager to lead an efficient and effective hospital support team. This role partners with the Veterinarian to provide an efficient and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a hospital culture based on high-quality patient care and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the staff within all hospital support departments; achieves and maintains all labor goals.
• Hires and trains office and technical clinic support staff; responsible for new hire paperwork.
• Orients and trains new clinic staff to the hospital and duties.
• Reviews work performance of direct reports, constructively delivers feedback, resolves personnel issues, and discusses with the Regional Manager weekly.
• Conducts timely performance appraisals.
• Documents and reports accidents; files appropriate reports.
• Writes policies/procedures relating to all technical aspects of the hospital and presents for approval.
• Manages schedules for technical and administrative staff coordinates the DVM.
• Maintains compliance of current licensure and the display of the same.
• Maintain updated licenses for DVMs.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, health science or related field strongly preferred.
• At a minimum, five years of direct office management experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience is required.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Ability to provide customer service in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner.
• Computer proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable organization-specific software.
• Establish and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships.
• Active time management and organizational skills to complete work promptly.
• Excellent communications skills both orally and in writing.
• Able to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) or Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze information quickly and efficiently as it relates to the hospital’s finances.
• Strategic planning: ability for financial forecasting, marketing plans, and long-term plans for the growth of the practice.
• Leadership: ability to effectively manage and direct hospital staff towards a common goal.
• Decision-making skills: ability to make good decisions, solve problems, and decide on essential matters.
• Communications: ability to communicate, orally, and in writing, effectively to convey necessary information to hospital staff.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability: ability to take the initiative and get things done as well as the ability to adapt to changes or new information.
• Compliance: ability to understand and manage important compliance regulations and requirements of the hospital.
• Planning and prioritizing: ability to organize work efficiently, set priorities, and establish plans and timetables for achieving goals.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team Member Pet Discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• Career development resources.
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Pay Range: $50,000—$65,000 USD.