Company Overview
Salt Ponds Animal Hospital is a full-service small-animal practice in beautiful coastal Westerly, RI, built around compassionate care, teamwork, and professional growth. Our team enjoys a supportive environment with mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to expand clinical skills while caring for a diverse range of cases.We practice modern veterinary medicine with in-house diagnostics, ultrasound, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, anesthesia, and access to specialty consultation. If you’re looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your voice matters, and you can continue to grow, we’d love to meet you.
Located near Misquamicut Beach and Watch Hill, Westerly offers the best of coastal New England living with beaches, outdoor recreation, local dining, and a charming downtown community right outside your door.
Job Description
Your Impact as a Hospital Manager
- Cultivate a Healthy Culture: You'll be the champion for a positive, engaged, and collaborative team environment that aligns with our WAG values.
- Develop Your Team: You'll guide the career development of all team members, from onboarding and training to long-term growth and success.
- Drive Business Success: You'll have ownership of the hospital's financial health, managing the P&L, labor costs, and inventory to meet and exceed business goals.
- Build a High-Performing Team: You'll take the lead on recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top talent for all hospital roles.
- Champion the Client Experience: You'll ensure every client and pet receives exceptional service, proactively addressing concerns to build lasting community relationships.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Proven experience managing a P&L, with a track record of driving results.
- A successful background in recruiting, interviewing, and building high-quality teams.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to foster a positive, high-performing culture.
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Previous management experience in a veterinary, medical, or customer-focused retail environment is required.
How You're Supported
As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.
Competitive Compensation
A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.
Health & Wellbeing
We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.
Financial Security
Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
Commitment to Growth
We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
The Power of a Network
Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.
Valuable Perks
Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.
About Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.
Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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