Veterinary Hospital Manager

Are you a natural leader with a passion for animal care and team development?

Summerlin Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Manager to lead daily hospital operations, support team development, and partner with our Medical Director to drive a positive, efficient, and patient‑focused hospital environment.

This role is ideal for a leader with veterinary experience who enjoys mentoring teams, maintaining operational structure, and contributing to hospital growth.

This position is a 70/30 blended role
:

• 70% hospital leadership and operations
• 30% hands‑on support assisting the medical team in a Veterinary Assistant/Technician capacity

This structure allows the manager to stay connected to patient care while leading the hospital team and supporting workflow during busy periods.

• Hospital Operations
  • Oversee daily operations, workflow, scheduling, and hospital policies
  • Maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, VMB)
  • Manage inventory, equipment, and facility needs
• Financial Oversight
  • Monitor hospital performance and budgets
  • Manage payroll processes and financial reporting
  • Support business growth through data‑informed decisions
• Team Leadership
  • Support hiring, training, and development of hospital staff
  • Partner with department leads to maintain appropriate staffing
  • Foster a positive, collaborative team culture
• Client Experience & Community Engagement
  • Resolve client concerns and enhance client experience
  • Support marketing and community relationship initiatives
• Clinical Support (30% of role)
  • Assist the medical team with patient restraint, treatment support, and basic technical tasks as needed
  • Prepare patients and treatment areas for examinations, procedures, and surgery
  • Support diagnostic procedures such as laboratory sample collection, radiographs, and basic in‑hospital testing
  • Monitor patient comfort and safety during treatments and recovery as directed by the veterinary team
  • Help maintain treatment areas, equipment, and medical supplies to ensure efficient workflow

This is a full‑time, salaried position and schedule flexibility is required based on business needs. No Weekends!

• Compensation: $55,000‑65,000 annual base salary*
• Bi‑annual bonus opportunities: Based on hospital performance
• Hiring bonus package: Up to $2000 based on experience and 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 options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

• 2+ years of business management experience required
• Veterinary technician experience is required
• CVPM or equivalent education preferred
• Exceptional communication skills with a collaborative and servant leadership approach
• Resilience and adeptness in handling emotionally charged situations.
• Proficiency in budget management.
• Experience with team training and supervision.
• Strong computer literacy and adaptability to new systems.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Capacity to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision.

Summerlin Animal Hospital is a well‑established small‑animal practice serving the Fort Myers community since 2001. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high‑quality veterinary care while creating a welcoming and supportive experience for pets and their families.

Our hospital combines modern veterinary medicine with a collaborative team culture. With four experienced veterinarians, we offer comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services using advanced tools including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, a fully equipped surgical suite, advanced anesthesia and monitoring equipment, therapeutic laser, and mobile ultrasound access.

We are proud to be AAHA‑accredited and practice Cat‑Friendly techniques, reflecting our commitment to progressive veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care.

This is an opportunity to join a hospital where leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued as we continue to serve the pets and families of the Fort Myers…