Stauffer Veterinary Surgical Center in Indianapolis, IN, is defined by its deep commitment to highly specialized small animal surgical care and personal service, a philosophy ensuring that both pets and owners receive attention tailored to their needs. Our specialized environment allows experienced teammates to focus deeply on complex medical cases, maximizing their skills daily. Our reputation for excellence is reinforced by a stellar 4.9-star Google rating, reflecting the immense trust the Indianapolis community places in our skilled team. This is a unique opportunity to join a specialized practice where you can focus on advanced procedures and truly grow your medical expertise. We believe that supporting our teammates starts with creating a highly focused and functional work environment. Our surgery center was purposefully designed to be efficient, ensuring smooth clinical workflows and providing you with the best opportunity to concentrate on high-quality medical work. With Diplomate ACVS specialists leading the team, you are surrounded by elite expertise in orthopedic procedures, soft tissue surgery, and surgical oncology, allowing you to continually learn and expand your technical skill set. Furthermore, our structured schedule, including closed weekends and a condensed Friday shift, promotes excellent work-life integration, giving you the time you need to do your best work while enjoying all that the area offers. The quality of medicine here is driven entirely by specialization. We are dedicated primarily to complex procedures, including orthopedic repair, specialized surgical oncology, and demanding skin reconstruction techniques. Our leadership team includes a specialist Diplomat certified in both ABVP and ACVS, alongside another Diplomate ACVS who is also Penn Hip certified, bringing an elite level of experience to every case. While we offer general pet wellness and emergency stabilization as needed, your daily focus will be on challenging surgical cases, ensuring you always operate at the peak of advanced specialized veterinary practice. The hospital is conveniently located in Indianapolis, Indiana, giving you the benefit of practicing in a major metropolitan area recognized for its thriving medical community and diverse cultural opportunities. Situated just off East 96th Street, the location is easily accessible, allowing you to enjoy urban amenities and connectivity while maintaining a professional practice setting. Indianapolis provides the ideal backdrop for building a rewarding, highly specialized career while enjoying a dynamic and growing city.
Your Impact as a Hospital Manager
- Cultivate a Healthy Culture: You'll be the champion for a positive, engaged, and collaborative team environment that aligns with our WAG values.
- Develop Your Team: You'll guide the career development of all team members, from onboarding and training to long-term growth and success.
- Drive Business Success: You'll have ownership of the hospital's financial health, managing the P&L, labor costs, and inventory to meet and exceed business goals.
- Build a High-Performing Team: You'll take the lead on recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top talent for all hospital roles.
- Champion the Client Experience: You'll ensure every client and pet receives exceptional service, proactively addressing concerns to build lasting community relationships.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Proven experience managing a P&L, with a track record of driving results.
- A successful background in recruiting, interviewing, and building high-quality teams.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to foster a positive, high-performing culture.
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Previous management experience in a veterinary environment is required.
How You're Supported
As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.
Competitive Compensation
Pay range of $65,000-$75,000/year based on experience.
Health & Wellbeing
We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.
Financial Security
Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
Commitment to Growth
We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
The Power of a Network
Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.
Valuable Perks
Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.
About Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.
Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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