RVT Veterinary Hospital Manager

Papaya Veterinary Care
San Diego, CA


RVT Veterinary Hospital Manager – General Practice/Urgent Care – Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

Papaya Veterinary Care is looking for RVT Hospital Manager candidates for our General Practice/Urgent Care Hospital in Carmel Valley, San Diego, 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 hospital is in one of San Diego County's premier shopping centers, Pacific Highlands Ranch. During our days off and after work, our team loves to embrace the outdoor lifestyle that San Diego County offers. You can often find us cycling, hiking, surfing, indulging in wine tasting, camping, and simply relaxing on the beach. 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:

  • 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.

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

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

  • Flex working schedule to cross over with all support staff, including filling in for support staff shifts when on breaks/lunch and/or during ramp up period.

  • Have a sense of ownership over your hospital's success

  • Ability to stretch outside your comfort zone to try new things

  • Proactive involvement in filling day to day schedule to hit revenue goals.

  • Must be able to work weekends

  • Pulse check on the day-to-day operations on off days.

  • Develop and execute local marketing strategies

  • Have a firm grasp of P&L and be able to identify problems and provide game plan for solutions

  • Other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following requirements:

  • RVT Licensure in California

  • Minimum of 1 year management experience

  • Experience leading a team in the veterinary industry

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

  • Previous Veterinary experience required, including previous experience as a veterinary technician

Benefits:

  • 401(K)

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

  • Employer sponsored life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Pet care discount

Employment is “at will”.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Schedule: 40-hour week

Work Location: In person

Posted 2026-02-07

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