‹ Back to search results

Veterinarian

J907732 Mount Vernon Washington USD170K - USD180K / Year

Lead a thriving small-animal hospital as Hospital Manager in Mount Vernon, WA, with compensation up to $180,000. This is an opportunity to shape culture, elevate client experience, and drive results in a respected, growth-minded practice.

The Hospital
This long-established, full-service small-animal hospital is known for compassionate, community-centered care and a collaborative workplace. The multi-doctor team provides preventive medicine, dentistry, general surgery, and rehabilitation, with additional services including grooming, boarding, and nutritional counseling. In-house capabilities support efficient, high-quality case management: imaging (X-ray and ultrasound), an in-house laboratory, ECG, digital dental radiography, and convenient medication access via an on-site pharmacy plus prescription fulfillment partnership. The culture emphasizes developing people, practical client education, and a supportive environment where technical and administrative teams work together to deliver excellent patient care.

Location
Live and work in Mount Vernon, WA, the county seat of Skagit County and a riverfront city offering small-city ease with big-region access. A lively downtown, strong local healthcare, and proximity to mountains and islands create an outstanding quality of life.
- Easy regional travel via Interstate 5 and Amtrak service at Skagit Station.
- Spring energy and color with the world-famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.
- Riverwalk events, a Saturday farmers market, and summer concerts along the waterfront.
- Arts and culture at the historic Lincoln Theatre and McIntyre Hall.
- Quick access to outdoor recreation: Skagit River, North Cascades trails, and the Anacortes ferry to the San Juan Islands.
- Stable local economy with major employers and excellent healthcare close to home.

Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team member pet care discounts
- Emotional well-being support, including 24/7 EAP and mindfulness app access
- Continuing education stipends and career development resources
- Employee hardship relief fund
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible scheduling, including some weekends/holidays as needed
- Relocation assistance considered

The Role
- Lead, coach, and develop client service and clinical support teams; foster trust, accountability, and teamwork.
- Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Partner with the lead veterinarian to optimize client experience, patient flow, and hospital standards.
- Manage budgets, forecasting, revenue cycle, daily reconciliation, and KPI reporting.
- Oversee inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, contract invoices, and facility maintenance.
- Ensure regulatory and safety compliance (state, OSHA, DEA as applicable) and maintain current hospital permits and credentials.
- Monitor timekeeping and payroll accuracy; manage overtime and attendance exceptions.
- Resolve client concerns with empathy and solutions-focused follow-through.
- Support marketing initiatives, community engagement, and reputation management.
- On-site leadership presence with occasional weekends and holidays.

Requirements
- 5+ years of office or healthcare practice management experience, including 2+ years supervising teams; or a combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field preferred.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, email, and practice management systems.
- Strong financial and analytical skills; budgeting, reporting, and KPI tracking.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Customer service mindset; calm under pressure and collaborative in approach.
- Comfortable working around animals and cleaning agents; able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Flexible schedule with ability to support some weekends and holidays.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Washington veterinary license (or eligibility) if applying as a DVM; not required for non-DVM applicants.
- Preferred: CVPM or MHA; experience with compliance, payroll/timekeeping, and inventory controls.

Apply Now
Interested candidates are invited to click apply. One of our team will be in touch shortly to discuss next steps.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Medical insurance, Relocation assistance