Hospital Administrator - Jacksonville FL

Our client, a leading name in pet healthcare, is looking for a Hospital Administrator to lead the business side of a fast-paced, 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital. This is a chance to make a real impact: you will shape how a top-tier veterinary team operates, grows, and delivers exceptional care around the clock.

Responsibilities:

Lead Hospital Operations:

• Own day-to-day operations for a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital
• Keep every shift running efficiently, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Build smarter workflows that improve patient care, client experience, and team performance
• Work with department leaders to spot bottlenecks and fix them for good
• Maintain a hospital that is organized, compliant, and ready for anything
• Support growth initiatives without sacrificing quality or consistency

Drive Financial Performance:

• Build and manage the annual operating budget
• Track key financial metrics and monthly P&L performance
• Find smart ways to boost profitability while protecting patient care standards
• Monitor revenue, labor costs, inventory, and overall efficiency
• Collaborate with finance and regional leadership on hospital goals
• Assess pricing strategy and recommend adjustments when needed

Build and Develop a Strong Team:

• Create a culture that is positive, inclusive, and accountable
• Recruit, hire, and onboard top veterinary talent
• Coach and mentor supervisors, technicians, client service leads, and support staff
• Lead performance reviews and career development conversations
• Champion engagement efforts that boost retention and recognition
• Handle employee relations with fairness and consistency

Optimize Staffing and Scheduling:

• Partner with leaders to keep staffing levels right for 24/7 care
• Balance labor costs with patient care needs
• Plan ahead using caseload trends and growth projections
• Support scheduling that respects work-life balance while meeting hospital demands

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Veterinary Management, or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in veterinary medicine, preferably within a specialty or emergency hospital.
• Previous experience managing a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital or large multi-specialty practice.
• Demonstrated success leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary hospital operations and workflow management.
• Experience with recruiting, hiring, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Proven financial management experience, including budgeting and P&L analysis.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities.
• Advanced communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience utilizing veterinary practice management software.

Preferred:

• Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM)
• Veterinary Technician background strongly preferred.
• Experience in specialty referral medicine.
• Experience leading organizational change and hospital growth initiatives.
• Multi-site leadership experience is a plus.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite Technical.