Specialty Hospital Director - Kalamazoo, Mi

Are you a passionate and experienced leader looking for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine? Look no further than VCA Kalamazoo! We are seeking a talented Hospital Director to oversee our state-of-the-art facility, which provides critical and emergency care to pets in need.

As our Hospital Director, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our large veterinary hospital, including surgical and emergency services. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of skilled veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who are committed to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients.

At VCA Kalamazoo, we prioritize a culture of excellence and support for our Associates. As the Director, you will have the chance to foster a positive and collaborative working environment that values local input and decision-making. You will work closely with our Leaders/Supervisors and Medical Director to achieve our goals and uphold our commitment to exceptional service.

What you will be doing but not limited to:

• Accountability for the hospital profit & loss statements

• Responsibility to foster a collaborative and positive culture and work environment

• Focus on exceeding client expectations

• Oversight of Leaders/Supervisors and Medical Director who support approximately 50 associates including doctors, technicians, veterinary assistants, and paraprofessional staff

• Develop and grow future leaders

• Oversight and development of onboarding, training, and continuity programs

• Cultivate relationships within the veterinary community

• Support the recruitment of medical professionals

Who we are looking for:

• Prior specialty/emergency veterinary management knowledge is a plus.

• Strong leadership skills to develop a solid team and proven success in engaging with veterinary professionals

• Excellent analytical and organization skills, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Prior leadership for a Specialty Hospital or multi-site operational business

• Proven experience building high performing teams

• Ability to multi-task and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities

• Experienced record of generating revenue growth and ability to balance short-term needs and priorities while building for the future

Special Working Conditions:

• Flexibility in schedule and hours of availability

• The environment where pets are present

• Periodic travel required

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com