Hospital Manager – Emergency (ER) – Encinitas, CA 

Papaya Veterinary Care is looking for Hospital Manager candidates for our ER hospital in Encinitas, CA.   

 We are a transformative veterinary hospital that offers an elevated level of care to both our patients (fur babies) and caregivers (clients). At Papaya Veterinary Care, our journey began with a simple yet powerful realization: veterinary care works best when doctors are empowered to be true medical leaders and business owners. We provide autonomy to our hospital teams while providing the resources and support of a larger veterinary network. We take pride in providing brand new state-of-the-art facilities, medical care led by experienced doctors, and a team of passionate technicians dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.  By providing a positive and healthy work culture for our staff, we can commit to creating an exceptional and uplifting experience for all our clients, patients, and employees.   

Our emergency hospital is not far from the gorgeous Encinitas coastline. Our hospital is roughly 3000 square feet, plenty of treatment tables, exam rooms, surgical room, and a break room for staff to put up their feet. We share a common passion for animals and thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are looking for an elevated experience in Veterinary Care, you have come to the right place!   

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• In partnership with the Medical Director and/or veterinarians, develop strategic plan and execute interventions to ensure hospital will meet its budgetary and operational goals. 

• Manage hospital schedule to best align client needs and financial diligence. 

• Recruit, hire, train and develop hospital support staff. 

• Foster an environment of responsibility and resilience. 

• Hold regular staff meetings to keep staff informed, provide relevant training, and allow for team feedback to foster continuous improvement. 

• Create a positive environment where employees feel empowered and supported. 

• Ensure team delivers quality and empathetic service to clients and patients. 

• Manage hospital’s administrative duties including but not limited to: payroll, accounts payable, inventory, and accounts receivable. 

• Execute local marketing strategy. 

• Flex working schedule to cross over with all support staff, including working as a technician when patient flow and staffing levels require.   

• Fill in for support staff shifts when on breaks/lunch and/or during ramp up period. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following requirements: 

• Minimum of 1 year management experience with P&L responsibility 

• Required Veterinary Technician experience. RVT Experience (preferred) 

• Experience leading a team in the veterinary industry 

• Ability and desire to work in an ever-changing environment 

Benefits: 

• 401(K) match 100% up to 4% 

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits 

• Working in brand new facility with state-of-the-art equipment 

• Employer sponsored life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Pet care discount 

Employment is “at will”. 

Job Type: Full-time 

Salary: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year 

Schedule: 40-hour week 

Work Location: In person