Facility Operations Manager, Veterinary
6700 Laurel-Bowie Rd (Rt. 197) , Bowie, MD, 20715 www.dcvetreferral.comOverview
Dogs and Cats Emergency and Specialty (DCES) was originally founded by Dr. Kathy Arrington and Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo in 2003 to provide the DC Metropolitan Area with specialized veterinary services. Over the years, DCES expanded their services to include Internal Medicine, Neurology, Medical Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, and a 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care Department. Our highly skilled specialists and emergency doctors work together in a collaborative atmosphere to ensure every pet receives the highest standard of veterinary care.
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Facility Operations Manager Location: Bowie, Maryland Full-time | Monday–Friday (with after-hours/weekend adaptability) $65,000 - $75,000/ annually Looking for a leadership job where you can showcase your expertise in facility maintenance, vendor relations, and operational compliance? Join Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty, a premier specialty and emergency hospital, where you will oversee vital infrastructure, manage essential medical equipment, and ensure a safe, efficient environment. Working as part of a multi-tiered management team, your leadership will directly impact our team, patients, and clients every day. Full-time benefits for Facility Operations Managers include Competitive Salary: $65k - 75k/ annually (based on experience and skills) Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) Paid Time Off + Double Pay on Holidays CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access Uniform allowance Employee pet discount Disability & Life Insurance Schedule Full-time, Monday - Friday Primarily week-days, with the willingness and ability to respond to emergency phone calls, texts, or vendors after hours and on weekends/holidays when needed. Facility Operations Manager Responsibilities Oversee hospital and facility maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects Manage preventive maintenance and repairs for medical and office equipment Coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers Oversee IT, security systems, and building infrastructure Ensure OSHA compliance and lead hospital safety training and annual updates Manage maintenance contracts, equipment purchases, and vendor accounts Process and approve invoices and support accounts payable functions Monitor facility needs and prioritize repairs Collaborate with hospital leadership to improve operations and maintain regulatory compliance Qualifications 1+ years of facility management or operations experience Veterinary hospital experience and equipment knowledge strongly preferred Experience with OSHA compliance and workplace safety programs Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Oracle or veterinary practice management software is a plus Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary leadership team Willingness to respond to occasional after-hours facility emergencies About Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty At DCES, we're committed to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a culture built on Compassion, Integrity, Education, and Collaboration. As our Facility Operations Manager, you'll play a critical role in creating a safe, efficient environment that supports our patients, clients, and hospital team every day Dogs and Cats Emergency and Specialty (DCES) is a premier, multi-tiered veterinary specialty and emergency hospital dedicated to providing world-class care. Located in Bowie, Maryland, we proudly serve communities across the region by delivering compassionate, cutting-edge medical support to pets and their families. About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner Rachel Fazio at rsilvia@ethosvet.com Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.