Take the next step in leadership at a respected small-animal hospital in Huntsville, AL, as Hospital Manager, with compensation up to $150,000. Lead people, strengthen operations, and support excellent medicine in a dynamic, growth-minded setting.
The Hospital
This full-service, client-focused veterinary hospital is known locally for compassionate care, short wait times, and a relaxed, friendly environment. The team provides comprehensive services across wellness and preventive care, dentistry (including dental surgery), internal medicine, soft-tissue surgery, and care for select exotic pets. Onsite capabilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, dental x-rays, an in-house diagnostics lab, cold-laser therapy, and a convenient in-house and online pharmacy. The facility also offers boarding and daycare, with structured policies and cross-training opportunities. The hospital operates Monday through Saturday, features online booking and automated reminders, and provides practical conveniences such as free parking and wheelchair accessibility. A skilled support team of veterinarians, licensed technicians, assistants, client service, and boarding staff collaborates closely to deliver high-quality, client-centered care.
Location
Based in Huntsville, AL, this role sits in one of the South’s fastest-growing tech and aerospace hubs, combining career opportunity with excellent quality of life.
- Home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and Cummings Research Park
- Cost of living below the U.S. average, helping take-home pay go further
- Outdoor escapes minutes away, including Monte Sano State Park and Monte Sano Preserve
- Cultural highlights such as the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Solid employer base across aerospace, defense, automotive, healthcare, and higher education
- Easy regional access via Huntsville International Airport and major highways
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Employee assistance program and wellbeing resources
- Team member pet care discounts
- Continuing education stipend and leadership development/mentorship program
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Uniform allowance
- Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- Employee hardship relief fund
- Potential relocation assistance
The Role
- Oversee day-to-day hospital operations and partner with medical leadership to align culture, quality, and client service standards
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing support team; manage hiring, onboarding, training, and performance feedback
- Create staffing models and schedules; ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll approvals
- Manage budgets, financial reporting, and KPIs; support revenue growth through effective fee capture and service mix
- Lead client service excellence and handle escalations with professionalism and empathy
- Direct inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships; ensure cost control and reliable supply levels
- Maintain facility standards, safety, and compliance with applicable regulations and policies
- Optimize workflows, SOPs, and technology adoption to improve efficiency and patient care
- Support weekend coverage as needed and model a solutions-focused, collaborative leadership style
Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- At least five years of office or operations management experience, including two or more years in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and the ability to learn hospital software
- Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Comfort working in a clinical environment and around animals; ability to meet the physical demands of a busy hospital
- License to practice veterinary medicine in Alabama (if DVM-credentialed); not required for this non-clinical role
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