General Information
Ref 48382
Department Hospital Management
Job Site Livewell Animal Hospital of Rancho Cordova
Date Published 03-05-2026
Pay Class Full-Time
Base Min. 65000
Base Max. 75000
Location Address 4011 Sunrise Blvd Unit A Rancho Cordova CA 95742
Job Description
Your Impact as a Livewell Hospital Manager
Livewell Hospital Managers are builders. In this role you will help launch grow and stabilize a brand-new hospital from the ground up. This means creating the culture team and operational rhythm that define long-term success. This role requires grit energy and a strong drive to grow a business in close partnership with your Founding DVM and regional leadership. You arent just managing a clinic you are establishing a community landmark.
Your Impact Will Include
Building the Foundation You will establish hospital culture standards and expectations from day one implementing Livewell operational playbooks and partnering with the Founding DVM to align medical and business strategy.
Driving Growth & Community Engagement You will develop and execute local marketing strategies building relationships with community organizations and local businesses to champion Livewells brand presence and drive visit trends.
Recruiting & Developing a High-Performing Team You will lead the interviewing and hiring process for all support roles building a cohesive growth-oriented team culture and holding teammates accountable to high performance and behavioral standards.
Owning the Business You will manage P&L performance labor costs and inventory controls. You will identify and execute opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Delivering an Exceptional Client Experience You will create systems that support hospitality and efficiency ensuring high-quality service aligned with Livewell standards and proactively resolving client concerns.
What Youll Bring to the Team
High energy enthusiasm and a strong growth mindset.
Demonstrated grit resilience and the ability to navigate ambiguous start-up dynamics.
Experience building and developing teams with a positive culture-focused leadership style.
Willingness to learn and own financial performance P&L labor inventory.
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to balance execution and strategy.
Previous management experience in veterinary medical retail or service environments is preferred.
De novo or start-up experience specifically within veterinary medicine is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities and Benefits
How Youre Supported
As part of the Livewell and Mission Pet Health family you are empowered to lead with autonomy while backed by the resources of a nationwide network. We focus on your wellbeing so you can focus on building your team.
Note Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on role and hours worked.
Competitive Compensation
Highly competitive salary package with performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits.
Total Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverage options including Health Dental and Vision insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program EAP.
Financial Security
Plan for your future with 401k retirement options with match and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
Professional Growth
Access to extensive leadership development programs and a peer network of experienced Hospital Managers and Operations Directors specializing in de novo growth.
The Power of a Network
Join a nationwide community of over 20000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration and career growth.
Valuable Perks
Enjoy generous paid time off discounted veterinary care for your own pets and free 247 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 900 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 missi