Ethos Veterinary Health
Specialty and emergency veterinary network
Assistant Veterinary Hospital Manager - Inpatient Services
+ Holiday double pay + Employee referral bonuses
About the job
- At least 5 years of veterinary industry experience.
- At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Experience supporting hospital operations, staffing, workflow coordination, and team development.
- Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
- Ability to support teams in a fast-paced emergency and specialty animal hospital environment.
- Provide operational and clinical oversight of inpatient services, including intensive care unit and inpatient ward workflows.
- Collaborate with doctors, technicians, and clinical supervisors to support advanced patient care delivery and continuity of care.
- Monitor inpatient census, patient acuity, and staffing needs to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient resource allocation.
- Perform real-time workflow assessments, quality control checks, staffing adjustments, and operational support.
- Support centralized patient care operations while managing labor within budget expectations.
- Coordinate patient management between Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesia, and specialty teams.
- Assist with developing and maintaining standardized inpatient workflows, treatment coordination processes, and operational protocols.
- Evaluate departmental resources, including staffing, equipment, and operational tools, and recommend improvements as needed.
- Ensure inpatient treatment and hospitalization areas remain clean, organized, safe, functional, and OSHA compliant.
- Support hospital standards related to infection prevention, patient safety, controlled substances, and equipment maintenance.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient flow, workflow consistency, operational efficiency, and quality of care.
- Support onboarding, training, mentoring, and development of inpatient technicians and support staff.
- Promote a collaborative team environment focused on communication, accountability, and exceptional patient care.
- Participate in recruitment, interviewing, scheduling, performance management, and team development processes.
- Assist with departmental meetings, operational planning, and process improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate communication between hospital departments to support seamless patient transitions.
- Resolve payroll matters, report Workers’ Compensation claims, and complete administrative duties as assigned.
- Emergency, specialty, critical care, or inpatient veterinary operations experience.
- Understanding of advanced inpatient care operations and centralized patient care models.
About the company
Ethos Veterinary Health operates a nationwide network of more than 140 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across North America. It brings together over 1,500 specialized veterinarians who treat nearly 2 million pets each year. Hospitals in the network share advanced diagnostic tools and apply a scientific, evidence‑based approach to patient care, enabling collaboration across sites and access to specialized expertise. What makes Ethos different is the combination of a large, integrated network with deep specialty medicine and a focus on high-quality outcomes and professional collaboration, rather than isolated clinics. The company’s goal is to raise veterinary standards by delivering expert, evidence‑based care and to provide rewarding careers for veterinary professionals while advancing pet health.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VetRec reached 600 doctors and 900 staff by August 2026.
- Ethos opened 2026 ER Immerse recruiting across Texas, Florida, and California.
- Leslie Storms became president on December 1, 2025, restoring permanent leadership.
What critics are saying
- FTC order limits specialty acquisitions near rivals through 2032, capping roll-up growth.
- Leadership churn from Ryan Buck to Leslie Storms signals strategic instability in 2025.
- Sambolin litigation over hospital care keeps malpractice and reputational risk alive.
What makes Ethos Veterinary Health unique
- 140+ specialty and emergency hospitals give Ethos dense referral coverage.
- Ethos Discovery and clinical trials embed research into daily hospital operations.
- VetRec partnership adds enterprise AI recordkeeping across specialty and emergency workflows.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Flexible Work Hours
EAP
Training Programs
Company News
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