Veterinary Practice Hospital Manager

At Barkera™, we're driving a movement to elevate pet ownership through education, innovation, and industry-wide collaboration. Our mission is to bring unity to a fragmented pet industry by connecting trusted experts—from veterinarians and trainers to breeders and shelters—to support pet owners with reliable knowledge and tools.

As a member of our fast-moving, passionate team, you’ll help reshape an industry and improve the lives of pets and their people. We’re here to build lasting change—and we’re just getting started.

Please note:
In addition to roles within Barkera™, we also recruit for opportunities with our trusted Partner Companies. These positions are managed by separate teams but share our broader mission of making a positive impact to our world.

Davie, Florida | Full-Time | In-Person Leadership Position

Our veterinary hospital in Davie, Florida is seeking an experienced and growth-driven Veterinary Practice Hospital Manager with a disruptor mentality, someone ready to help lead a new, unique veterinary model with a proactive twist to operations.

We are looking for a positive, strategic team player who is passionate about developing a strong team culture while supporting high standards of medical excellence for our clients and their pets.

We proudly serve dogs and cats throughout Davie, Weston, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding Broward County communities. Our hospital is committed to high standards of veterinary medicine, preventative care, client education, and compassionate patient handling.

About This Leadership Role

This is not a traditional veterinary management position.

This role is ideal for a strategic, organized, and emotionally intelligent leader who wants to help build a modern veterinary hospital rooted in proactive care, preventative education, and long-term community impact beyond the hospital setting.

The Hospital Manager works closely with the Medical Director / Lead Veterinarian and the Barkera management team to ensure both medical and operational excellence align with our company’s core mission:

• Proactive and preventative pet care education
• Innovation in veterinary operations
• Reducing preventable medical issues through education

We are building something sustainable, professional, and community-driven, and this leader will help shape it.

• Oversee daily hospital operations to ensure efficiency and excellence
• Implement and monitor SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Manage workflow, scheduling, and departmental coordination
• Ensure OSHA compliance and regulatory adherence
• Maintain high standards in client experience and hospital organization
• Monitor veterinary financial metrics and KPIs
• Oversee budgeting and expense management
• Track revenue performance and cost control strategies
• Improve operational efficiency while maintaining medical quality
• Analyze reporting and implement data-driven improvements

• Recruit, train, and mentor veterinary technicians, assistants, and CSRs
• Develop structured growth paths and leadership pipelines
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement
• Support conflict resolution with professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Cultivate a positive, performance-driven team environment

• Support hospital expansion initiatives
• Align operations with proactive preventative care education
• Help build educational programs that serve the Broward County pet community
• Strengthen partnerships within Davie, Weston, Plantation, and Fort Lauderdale

• 3+ years of experience as a Veterinary Practice Manager or Hospital Manager
• Experience managing a small animal veterinary hospital
• Leadership experience in a healthcare or veterinary setting
• Strong understanding of veterinary financial metrics and KPIs
• Financial literacy and budgeting experience
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to professional integrity and operational excellence

• Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) designation
• Experience implementing…