Careers
At El Cerrito Veterinary Care, we are known for serving our patients and clients with compassion, empathy and integrity. We are always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to help us continue providing the best care and service to our patients and clients.
If you believe your values match those of our practice and you would like to be part of an outstanding team, we would like to hear from you. Please email us to learn more or apply below.
Veterinary Hospital Manager - El Cerrito, CA
El Cerrito Veterinary Care
About the Role
El Cerrito Veterinary Care is seeking a motivated and compassionate Hospital Manager to help lead our dedicated team and support the continued growth of our practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader who is passionate about veterinary medicine and ready to grow their leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on hospital operations, team development, and patient care. We welcome candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds who are energized by team leadership, operations, and creating a positive workplace culture. Prior veterinary experience is helpful but not required—what matters most is a genuine passion for supporting veterinary teams and delivering exceptional service to pets and their families.
About the Hospital
El Cerrito Veterinary Care is a modern, full-service hospital serving pets and families throughout the East Bay, including El Cerrito, Berkeley, Oakland, and surrounding communities. We are proud to deliver high-quality medical, dental, surgical, and diagnostic care in a collaborative, supportive environment where both our patients and our team members thrive.
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with weekends as needed.
Compensation: $28–$35 per hour, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and support to hospital team members
- Foster a positive, engaged, and accountable team culture
- Partner closely with the Chief of Staff to ensure smooth hospital operations and alignment on hospital goals and priorities
- Build and maintain a strong, collaborative working relationship with the Chief of Staff and medical team to support clinical excellence and team success
- Assist with staff scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management
- Support inventory management, hospital operations, and administrative processes
- Help create an efficient, organized, and welcoming environment for clients, patients, and team members
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred
- A team-oriented professional who is passionate about veterinary medicine and interested in growing their leadership skills
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to build relationships, motivate team members, and lead by example
- Experience in customer service, operations, healthcare, hospitality, or team leadership roles is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match (if applicable)
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Employee pet care discounts
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment




