Job Description
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR-Veterinary Hospital POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a critical position that plays a key role in driving the performance of a veterinary hospital. Creates, drives and maintains a practice environment that facilitates the delivery of quality, compassionate, and efficient healthcare to animals. This position oversees the business and staff aspects of the practice and has responsibility for all support and operational functions, such as human resource, financial, operational, and business activities. In partnership with the Medical Director, this position communicates a vision of excellence and oversees a profitable operation.
About us: Lakefield Veterinary Group operates multiple veterinary practices across the greater Houston / Spring area. We are a progressive andgrowing company, and we have started with the vision of shifting the paradigm in veterinary medicine to create a culture of wellbeing, compassion, and collaboration that extends to all team members. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Humility with the over-arching "Do the Right Thing" are the backbone and framework of how we practice medicine, care for ourselves, each other, our patients, and their families.
We take pride in our teams and look forward to growing our practices. Our technical and support teams are highly valued and celebrated, for their critical contributions to our team. In addition to exemplary medicine, we maintain a collaborative and collegial working environment that supports continued growth and learning in our hospitals at all levels.
WHAT YOU'LL DO (Essential Functions):
- Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, Fun
- Partner with Medical Director to create and drive a practice environment that facilitates the delivery of quality and efficient health care to animals
- Lead the creation and maintenance of a collaborative, high-performing, and positive workplace culture
- Organize the health services of a hospital or healthcare facility. Serve as the point person for all day-to-day functions of the practice
- Assist with all strategic business development and operational planning efforts
- Oversee all departments that support the business side of the hospital with a focus on business financials, growth, and human resources
- Responsible for the financial performance of assigned hospital(s). Guide the creation of financial strategies and goals to achieve hospital profitability. Monitor and drive achievement of financial goals. Provide regular updates to the hospital team and inspire employee ownership of the hospital's financial performance
- Track data on assigned hospital(s) including daily revenue, average invoice amount, number of invoices, and labor costs. Prepare reports and written summaries of the hospital's performance and provides updates to key individuals
- Coach, manage, mentor, and train direct report staff. Provide continuous performance management, recognition, and conduct employee performance evaluations. Address performance and/or behavior issues, clarify expectations and provide feedback. Provide overall guidance to and mentor hospital team
- Support staff growth and development. Encourage staff to seek educational opportunities incorporating job related training in addition to mandatory training
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of hospital staff. Provide orientation to outline job requirements and expectations, policies and procedures, and proper use of tools and equipment
- Build relationships with local general practices and community leaders to market the practice
- Work with hospital team(s) to create marketing programs to support the business model and strategic goals. Ensure marketing procedures are implemented, followed, and tracked accurately. Assess the effectiveness of marketing programs and promotions and makes adjustments as needed
- Manage human resources related issues. Maintain current knowledge of state, federal, and local relevant employment law and ensures legal compliance
- Partner and assist with the doctor and medical teams and medical support staff. Oversee and assist with doctor and staff schedules
- Manage facilities and equipment maintenance
- Maintain current knowledge and ensures compliance with OSHA, DEA and other applicable regulatory agencies
- Perform other duties and projects as requested
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in overall operations, financial and facilities management, and/or Human Resources
- This includes two years of job-specific experience in a hospital management role within the veterinary or human health industry
- Experience leading a large team of individuals preferred.
- Strong preference to candidates with a Veterinary background.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Knowledge of state, federal, and local employment and safety laws and regulations
- Intermediate proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Lead and manage a department and employees
- Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
- Present information in a clear, organized, and concise manner both verbally and in writing
- Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional and effective manner.
- Leverage interpersonal skills and technical knowledge to bring people and ideas together to perform effectively
- Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external partnerships for the purpose of building alliances with key individuals or groups
- Strong organizational skills including managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong critical thinking, judgement, and problem solving skills
- Adapt and remain flexible in changing situations and work environments
- Proactively identify issues and formulate solutions
Compensation: Qualified candidates can expect an excellent starting salary commensurate with experience plus annual bonus eligibility.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Generous paid time off plus major holidays
- 401k with employer match
- Life insurance
- Medical/dental/vision with company Health Savings Account contribution option
- Disability
- Pet care discount
For more information about our hospital, please visit
To apply, please contact Christine Erickson atchrisitne.erickson@lakefieldvet.comor apply atcareers.lakefieldvet.com.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,