Veterinary Hospital Manager
National Veterinary Associates
Federal Way, WA · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
Are you a dedicated and dynamic leader with a passion for veterinary medicine? Do you thrive on driving growth and fostering a positive and collaborative team environment? Sacajawea Veterinary Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Hospital Manager to join our thriving team!
As a Veterinary Hospital Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our hospital, ensuring top-tier patient care, and exceptional client service. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving our hospital's success, enhancing profitability, and nurturing a culture of excellence and compassion. If you're ready to lead a dedicated team and drive the success of a growing veterinary hospital, we want to hear from you! For more details, please visit our website at: www.sacajaweaveterinaryhospital.com The Opportunity: As a Hospital Manager, you will be an essential part of the hospital management team, collaborating closely with the Managing Veterinarian to ensure the efficient and profitable operation of the hospital. Your role will drive revenue, manage costs, and cultivate a hospital culture focused on top-notch patient care and exceptional customer service. You will oversee the planning and coordination of hospital operations while creating a supportive and cohesive team environment. Given the managerial responsibilities and the need for in-person interaction with clients and employees, regular on-site attendance is a fundamental requirement for this position. Responsibilities:
Complete ownership of P&L, accountable for the hospital's performance
Collaborate with regional leadership to identify trends and forecast the hospital's needs
Manage accounts receivable
Oversee hospital inventory and control facility and administrative costs
Manage payroll for hospital staff
Develop the hospital schedule and manage labor costs
Champion change and identify, document, share, and promote best practices
Lead the hospital team to enhance processes and workflows, covering client service, operations, and administrative tasks
Implement new technologies and initiatives to improve operational efficiency
Establish and drive the culture of the hospital
Track and maintain current licensures for all DVMs
Provide feedback and handle challenging conversations
Demonstrate and reinforce the highest level of client service
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred
3-5 years of experience in a managerial role, including customer service experience
Experience in a hospital, retail, or service-based industry setting in positions of increased responsibility is a plus
Benefits:
$85,000 - $90,000 Annual Salary
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Health Insurance Benefits
Free Mental Health Benefit Options
401k with Match
Competitive PTO Plan
Continuing Education Stipends
Fair Work-Life Balance
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values : Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:
- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com - We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication - All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com - There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.