Hospital Manager

What You Can Expect at Insight

• A four-day working week, with four 10-hour shifts on a Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday schedule.
• The opportunity to shape ER operations, improving staffing, workflows, communication, and the systems that support consistent patient care.
• A collaborative clinical environment, working alongside experienced DVMs, RVTs, and support staff across emergency and primary care.
• A hospital connected to its community, with visiting specialists and one of California’s few community veterinary blood banks.
• Opportunities to grow as a leader, through shared expertise, professional development, and support from the wider VetnCare community.

• A team grounded in shared values, working together, staying curious, speaking up, and looking for better ways to care for pets, support clients, and help one another.

Your Role

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department, maintaining a visible and approachable presence.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workflows, and resources to meet changing patient and team needs.
• Coach and develop team members, set clear expectations, and address performance concerns constructively.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and open communication across shifts.
• Identify and implement improvements to efficiency, service, and departmental performance.
• Guide the team through operational change with clear communication and practical support.
• Maintain operational compliance and partner with clinical leaders to uphold quality and patient safety standards.
• Support a compassionate, responsive experience for clients and their pets.
• Work closely with hospital and regional leadership to align ER operations with wider hospital priorities.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the hospital.

What Better Care means for you:

• $85,000 to $110,000 base with a bonus
• Eligibility to participate in the Hospital Manager bonus plan
• Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability
• Generous discounts on care for all teammate pets *exclusions apply + free clinical exams
• Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs 
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones.
• Free access to VetFolio
• Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
• Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
• Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
• Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams

The right fit:

• Five or more years of veterinary medicine / human health experience, ideally including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Emergency veterinary experience strongly preferred.
• Strong people management skills, with experience coaching teams and building trust.
• Confidence managing staffing, scheduling, workflows, and competing operational priorities.
• A clear, approachable communication style and strong relationships with clinical colleagues.
• Experience leading change and helping teams understand and adopt new ways of working.
• The ability to make decisions, set expectations, and hold people accountable fairly and consistently.
• A proactive, organized approach and a commitment to being present and hands-on within the hospital.
• Availability to work four 10-hour shifts on the stated schedule, including weekends.

About VetnCare

VetnCare is a community of veterinary hospitals across Northern California, united by a shared belief that pets and people deserve better care.

Each of our hospitals is uniquely rooted in its local community, and we believe in preserving and strengthening what makes each one special. Together, they are connected by shared clinical expertise, resources, and a commitment to high standards of care.

This connected approach expands access to expertise and advanced care for pets and their families, while giving veterinary professionals the support, collaboration, and opportunities they need to do their best work.

Together, we’re bringing better care to pets and people.