Hospital Director

Job ID: R-246434Company: VCA Animal HospitalsLocation: Denver, Colorado, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full timeCategory: Hospital Support RolesPosted Date: 2026-07-08VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, is a hybrid hospital with Specialty, Emergency, and General Practice. We offer board-certified specialists in such areas as neurology, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency/critical care, among others. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets. Located in Denver, our veterinary specialists, technicians, and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Of the latest medical procedures and treatments ensure that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.We are looking for an experienced Hospital Director to join our team! This person will be responsible for a wide range of complex administrative activities related to hospitals providing quality patient care and excellent client service, management of finances and accounting, marketing, and promotion of services, staffing, and human resources, and discretionary activities, that serve to support effective business operations. The Hospital Director will support approximately 200 associates including doctors, technicians, veterinary assistants, and paraprofessional staff. The Hospital Director will be working daily in a company that genuinely values local input and decision-making.What you will be doing (but not limited to):Responsibility to foster a collaborative and positive culture and work environmentFocus on exceeding client expectationsPartner with Marketing Manager in promoting the hospital & cultivate relationships within the veterinary communityDevelop and grow future leadersOversight and development of onboarding, training, and continuity programsAccountability for the hospital profit & loss statementsSupport the recruitment and retention of medical professionalsWho we are looking for:Minimum 3-5 years of strong leadership experience in developing a solid team and proven success.Prior specialty/emergency veterinary management knowledge is a plusExcellent customer service and personnel management experienceKnowledge of sales and marketing techniquesExcellent analytical and organization skills, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesPrior leadership for a specialty hospital or multi-site operational businessA highly emotionally intelligent leader with proven skills to effectively communicate with a strong teamAbility to multi-task and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing prioritiesExperienced record of generating revenue growth and ability to balance short-term needs and priorities while building for the futureSpecial Working Conditions:Flexibility in schedule and hours of availabilityAn environment where pets are presentPeriodic travel requiredAs a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:Salary Range$85,000-$115,000Health & Well-beingInnovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)401k retirement savings plan with company matchHealth/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation servicesPaid parental, vacation, and sick leaveProfessional DevelopmentContinuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days for clinical associatesWOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and StaffAdditional BenefitsPet Care Discount for your pets100% paid life insurance100% paid short-term disability insurance Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialistsPlease apply by 7/31/26If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. 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