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VCA Animal Hospitals Specialty Hospital Director - Norwalk, CT in Norwalk, Connecticut
Hospital Director - VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Norwalk, CT
Are you a dynamic leader passionate about veterinary healthcare? We are seeking an exceptional Hospital Director to join our team at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT!
As the Hospital Director, you’ll lead the business operations of our specialty veterinary hospital, which includes departments in surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and emergency care. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Shape the future of our hospital by contributing local insights and guiding decision-making to meet strategic goals.
Collaborate closely with our Medical Director and support our Supervisors and departmental Leaders, fostering a culture of excellence in service, teamwork, and workplace environment.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a role that combines leadership with a commitment to exceptional veterinary care, we’d love to hear from you!
What you will be doing but not limited to:
Accountability for the hospital profit & loss statements
Responsibility to foster a collaborative and positive culture and work environment
Focus on exceeding client expectations
Oversight of Leaders/Supervisors and Medical Director who support approximately 75 associates including doctors, technicians, veterinary assistants, and paraprofessional staff
Develop and grow future leaders
Oversight and development of onboarding, training, and continuity programs
Cultivate relationships within the veterinary community
Support the recruitment of medical professionals
Who we are looking for:
Prior specialty/emergency veterinary management knowledge is a plus.
Strong leadership skills to develop a solid team and proven success in engaging with veterinary professionals
Excellent analytical and organization skills, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Prior leadership for a specialty hospital or multi-site operational business
Proven experience building high performing teams
Ability to multi-task and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities
Experienced record of generating revenue growth and ability to balance short-term needs and priorities while building for the future
Special Working Conditions:
Flexibility in schedule and hours of availability
The environment where pets are present
Periodic travel required
Additional Information
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-$110,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com