Veterinary Practice Hospital Manager

Job Description
Davie, FloridaFull-TimeIn-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
• Science-driven decision making
• Innovation in veterinary operations
• Promoting responsible pet ownership
• Reducing preventable medical issues through education

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

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• 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

Financial Management & KPIs

• 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

Team Development & Culture

• 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

Strategic Growth & Community Impact

• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) designation
• Experience implementing growth strategies in veterinary settings
• Experience integrating progressive or integrative medicine models

We value strong leadership, accountability, and a proactive mindset above titles alone.

What Makes Our Veterinary Hospital Unique?

Our hospital in Davie, Florida is intentionally designed to be different.

We:

• Integrate Western and Eastern veterinary medicine
• Emphasize preventative care over reactive medicine
• Invest in ongoing team education and professional development
• Prioritize client education and long-term health outcomes
• Support Fear Free principles and compassionate patient handling
• Invest back into our community beyond the hospital walls

This leadership role offers the opportunity to:

• Help build a high-performing veterinary hospital in Davie, Florida
• Lead a team rooted in education and preventative care
• Develop structured career growth paths for staff
• Make a measurable impact on the Broward County pet community
• Shape a modern veterinary model focused on innovation and sustainability

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive within the Davie / Fort Lauderdale / Broward County veterinary leadership market and based on experience.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Leadership development opportunities
• Employee pet care discounts
• Opportunity to shape a growing veterinary organization

We encourage you to apply.

If you are a strategic leader who's ready to make an impact in the pet industry and believes veterinary medicine should be proactive, educational, and community-centered, we would love to connect with you.

Submit your resume and a leadership statement outlining your management philosophy and experience in veterinary operations.

Equal Opportunity Statement


Barkera Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.