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Western Veterinary Partners is seeking a Director of Operations (DO) based in South Carolina to help support hospitals within this territory and potentially other adjacent states. This is a great role for someone who has successfully managed multiple locations (ideally 15+) in a healthcare or multi-site setting or has a strong general business background and is looking for career advancement in a fast-growing, dynamic company. Our ideal candidate is a strong general manager with a goal-oriented attitude, a passion for training and team development, and the business, financial, and strategic acumen to help scale a rapidly growing business and team.
In partnership with the Vice President of Operations and regional manager(s), the chosen candidate will focus on supporting a group of practices in achieving operational excellence, building culture, and recruiting and retaining veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The DO will spend extensive time in the field with hospital leadership and staff and be responsible for supporting the overall operations of a group of approximately 11+ general practice veterinary hospitals in the region.
About Us
Western Veterinary Partners (WVP) is a mission-driven company based in Denver, CO. We are driven by our values of integrity, collaboration, alignment, growth, support, and relationships. WVP acquires, invests in, and supports animal hospitals throughout the United States. Post-acquisition, WVP supports its partner practices with the non-clinical side of the business. Our local and collaborative support provides veterinarians with attractive operational benefits of a larger group while maintaining the clinical autonomy and local practice identity.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership and Culture
Develop strong relationship with DVMs to assist with recruiting, training, and retention to drive overall business growth
Achieve results through influence and partnership versus through authority or directives
Maintain regular communication with doctors and office staff to review practice trends and performance objectives
Champion WVP’s culture and develop teams and leaders through coaching, mentorship, and programs that deliver on the strategic mission
Provide oversight and support to practice level managers and administrative staff, as well as regional managers
Contribute to growth and innovation across WVP by supporting other geographies and organization-wide initiatives
Financial and Business Objectives
Understand business drivers and create opportunities to optimize them, with a strong focus on volume growth, service mix and offerings, pricing, and margin improvement
Set, manage and exceed WVP’s financial objectives in partnership with sites, regional leaders, and the executive team, with an eye toward future growth opportunities for the company
Provide overall P&L management for the business, along with a vision for near and long-term value creation
Growth and Strategy
Assist in the timely and accurate onboarding and integration of recently affiliated veterinary practices while minimizing disruption to the existing business
Partner with WVP departments (marketing, recruiting, HR, business development, and finance and accounting) to create and implement plans that support business growth, including scheduling optimization, client growth and retention, identification of new services, recruitment of new DVMs, and expansion of existing sites and their capacity
Partner with hospitals to manage DVM capacity, identify and schedule relief, and plan for succession
Nurture and elevate innovation and growth ideas to build tangible, scalable programs
Forecast future business needs and develop comprehensive strategic plans at the hospital, market, and region levels
Required Criteria
Based in the South Carolina geography
5+ years of multi-site operational and/or management experience in fast-growth healthcare services businesses, including previous experience managing a business of similar size and complexity. Previous veterinary experience a plus
P&L responsibility and experience with budget management, personnel management, and team building
Strong active listening and written and verbal communication skills; Executive presence
Ability to implement processes in collaboration with the VP of Operations to ensure company objectives are met
Highly organized and detail-oriented work ethic
Ability to work collaboratively with all team members, both at the practice level and at the corporate level
Self-directed and able to work independently
Bachelor’s degree required
Willingness to spend time in the field visiting and supporting affiliated veterinary practices (approximately 50% of time). Occasional travel to Denver and other company activities
Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. Your recruiter can provide more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the application process.
WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be honored.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting, Health Care Provider, and General Business
Industries
Veterinary Services
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