| Location | North Little Rock, AR |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Description
North Little Rock, Arkansas
After Hour Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Hospital Administrator to lead our dedicated team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinary leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams, creating an exceptional workplace culture, and driving operational excellence while supporting outstanding patient care.
As the Veterinary Hospital Administrator, you'll play a critical leadership role in the success of the hospital. You'll foster a positive, collaborative culture built on trust, accountability, and open communication while partnering closely with our medical leadership to support both our people and our patients.
You're a strategic thinker who enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and creating systems that improve the client experience, employee engagement, and overall hospital performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing hospital team members through coaching, mentoring, hiring, and performance management.
Partnering with medical leadership to support a collaborative and positive hospital culture.
Managing hospital operations, budgets, and financial performance.
Monitoring key performance indicators and identifying opportunities for continued growth.
Managing inventory and hospital software systems.
Ensuring compliance with safety, security, and operational standards.
Delivering an exceptional client experience while supporting high-quality patient care.
Compensation is negotiable based on experience, credentials, and leadership background.
3+ years of veterinary hospital management or leadership experience
Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent leadership experience
CVPM designation encouraged
Experience managing a multi-doctor veterinary hospital
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and P&L management
Proven leadership, coaching, hiring, and team development skills
Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities
Commitment to exceptional client service
Strong Excel and computer proficiency
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and more with assistance
At After Hour Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while creating an environment where both our clients and our team members feel supported.
Our experienced doctors and dedicated support staff work together to deliver exceptional medicine and outstanding client service. We believe that the best hospitals are built by empowered teams, collaborative leadership, and a culture where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.
As Hospital Administrator, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by developing your team, improving operations, and helping shape the future of our hospital.
North Little Rock offers the perfect balance of career opportunity, affordability, and quality of life.
When you're not leading the hospital, you'll enjoy:
Miles of scenic trails along the Arkansas River Trail
Exploring local restaurants, breweries, and entertainment in the Argenta Arts District
Arkansas Travelers baseball games at Dickey-Stephens Park
Hiking, biking, kayaking, and outdoor adventures nearby at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
One of the nation's largest municipal parks at Burns Park, featuring golf, tennis, mountain biking, walking trails, and recreation for the entire family
A thriving downtown Little Rock just minutes away with excellent dining, shopping, museums, and live music
With an affordable cost of living, short commute times, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation, North Little Rock is an outstanding place to build both your career and your life.
Thrive offers an industry-leading benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, financial, and professional well-being.
Eligible team members enjoy:
Competitive compensation
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Mental health support, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental Leave when welcoming a new pet
Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
Family-forming benefits
FREE continuing education through ThriveU
CE allowance and leadership development
Pet care discounts
Student loan assistance tools
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, career growth doesn't have to mean leaving the people you love working with.
Whether your goals include executive leadership, specialty medicine, multi-site operations, or professional development, Thrive provides the tools and support to help you get there.
You'll have access to:
Hundreds of free CE courses through ThriveU
Interactive leadership workshops
Hospital leadership development programs
Scholarship opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Career advancement across more than 360 hospitals nationwide
Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the nation's largest veterinary communities, supporting more than 360 hospitals across primary care, specialty, emergency, and urgent care medicine.
Founded by veterinarians, Thrive is committed to empowering veterinary professionals through innovative resources, collaborative leadership, exceptional benefits, and a people-first culture.
Our mission is simple:
Creating the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, develop an exceptional team, and help shape the future of a thriving veterinary hospital, we'd love to meet you.