Area Manager Hospitals: Marlborough Animal Hospitals, McKenzie Town Animal Hospital, Forest Lawn Animal Hospital and Riverbend Animal Hospital.

Employment Type: Full Time VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead a group of veterinary hospitals in Calgary. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished operational leader who enjoys coaching leaders, driving business performance, and creating exceptional experiences for associates, clients, and their pets. You'll partner closely with Hospital Managers, Medical Directors, and regional leadership to strengthen hospital performance while fostering an engaged, collaborative culture.

If you're passionate about developing people, solving complex operational challenges, and leading with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

As Area

Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for four veterinary hospitals in Calgary. You'll work closely with hospital leadership teams to ensure exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, engaged associates, and solid financial performance. Lead, coach and mentor Hospital Managers while building high-performing teams.

Partner with hospital leadership to ensure hospitals are appropriately staffed and operating efficiently. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all hospitals. Serve as the primary operational resource for hospitals while maintaining regular on-site presence.

Foster strong relationships with Medical Operations, the Regional Operations Director, and VCA Support Office teams. Develop annual operating budgets and business plans. Monitor financial performance, analyze trends,



and identify opportunities for growth.

Review key performance indicators and implement action plans to achieve business objectives. Support capital planning, equipment investments, and business case development. Lead performance management, succession planning, and associate development.

Client

Experience & Community Engagement Champion an exceptional client experience across every hospital. Support local marketing initiatives and promote VCA Canada programs including CareClub, Pet Insurance, Pets Pantry, and Shelter & Rescue partnerships. Represent VCA Canada within the local veterinary community and build strong relationships with WCVM, veterinary technician colleges, and industry partners.

Administrative & Compliance Ensure operational policies, regulatory requirements, and hospital standards are consistently maintained. Oversee inventory management, reporting, controlled drug compliance, invoicing, accounts receivable, and operational processes. Monitor hospital maintenance, scheduling, and workflow efficiencies.

Minimum 5 years of multi-site or operational management experience preferably within the veterinary industry Demonstrated success managing budgets and financial performance Exceptional leadership, coaching,



and relationship-building skills Ability to analyze business performance and make data-driven decisions Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business management software Has a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement Loves making a positive impact for people, pets, and the communities we serve Annual bonus program Opportunities for career growth within one of Canada's largest veterinary networks Community involvement through VCA Canada charitable initiatives Generous personal pet care discounts VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy. In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide.

In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. #

📌 District manager stage (Calgary)
🏢 VCA Animal Hospitals
📍 Calgary