Drive multi-site veterinary success in Charlotte, NC with compensation up to $125,000. This Area Manager opportunity offers the chance to lead teams, elevate patient care, and shape performance across a group of thriving hospitals.
The Hospital
- Long-established, AAHA-accredited, full-service practice based in South Charlotte with a strong local reputation
- Open six days a week with weekday extended hours and a Saturday morning clinic; urgent care available during regular hours
- Broad caseload including wellness, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, senior care, and grooming services
- On-site diagnostics including digital X-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory, plus an on-site pharmacy for timely care
- Supportive culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuing education, and employee wellbeing resources
Location
Charlotte blends major-city opportunity with an easygoing Southeast lifestyle. It is a fast-growing metro with strong employers, great neighborhoods, and excellent air connectivity.
- Second-largest U.S. banking center, home to leading corporate headquarters and a robust professional ecosystem
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a major hub with extensive domestic and international routes
- Walkable Uptown and transit-connected neighborhoods like South End, NoDa, Dilworth, and SouthPark
- Vibrant arts, dining, and nightlife scenes including renowned museums, theaters, music venues, and a thriving craft-beer culture
- Big-league sports with the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, and Charlotte FC
- Outdoor options nearby: U.S. National Whitewater Center, Lake Norman, and the Blue Ridge foothills
- Cost of living generally near or slightly below many major coastal metros
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team member pet care discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support, including 24/7 EAP and wellbeing app access
- Continuing education stipends and career development resources
- Employee relief fund for unexpected hardship
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life and disability coverage
- Potential relocation support
The Role
- Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across five hospital locations while being primarily stationed at a designated home hospital in Charlotte
- Coach and develop Hospital Managers; build high-performing, engaged teams
- Drive growth and manage costs across labor, inventory, and other controllable expenses
- Track and act on KPIs, budgets, and financial results; implement corrective plans when needed
- Partner with veterinarians and hospital leaders to ensure operational efficiency and excellent client service without compromising patient care
- Lead onboarding and performance stabilization for newly opened or acquired locations
- Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, overtime management, and staffing strategies
- Support recruiting, hiring, training, retention, and succession planning for leadership and key roles
- Conduct performance reviews and address personnel matters in partnership with HR
- Strengthen culture, communication, and collaboration across all teams
- Ensure consistent inventory controls, facility upkeep, and planning for capital improvements
- Assist with escalated client or patient concerns as appropriate
- Accountable for achieving assigned operational and financial goals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare management, or a related field strongly preferred
- Minimum 5 years of multi-site or senior practice/hospital management experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
- Background in veterinary, healthcare, or service-based multi-unit operations strongly preferred
- Demonstrated strength in financial management, KPI ownership, workforce planning, and change leadership
- Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills; ability to build trust across clinical and non-clinical teams
- Willingness to travel between local sites as needed
- License to practice in North Carolina, where applicable to the candidate’s profession
- Eligibility to work in the United States
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