Regional Director – Specialty Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic and operational guidance across various specialty hospitals

• Assist hospital leaders in enhancing workflows, operational efficiency, and overall performance

• Oversee regional financial outcomes, encompassing revenue growth, EBITDA, labor management, budgeting, and profitability

• Utilize data and business insights to uncover opportunities and drive results

• Collaborate with veterinary specialists and medical leadership to bolster specialty departments

• Enhance appointment accessibility and optimize specialist utilization

• Identify avenues for the expansion of specialty services

• Cultivate trusted relationships with Medical Directors, veterinary specialists, and hospital partners

• Eliminate operational obstacles to enable clinical teams to concentrate on outstanding patient care

• Coach and mentor Hospital Administrators and Practice Managers

• Develop strong leadership teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, and professional growth

• Partner with hospital leadership and Marketing to encourage referral growth

• Enhance the experience for referring veterinarians and broaden access to specialty services

• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategies for hospital growth, new specialty services, facility expansions, and operational initiatives

• Report to the Regional Vice President, Specialty, Emergency & Urgent Care

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in veterinary hospital operations, with a minimum of 5 years in specialty or multispecialty hospital operations

• 3+ years of experience in multisite leadership or a comparable senior-level role within a large, complex multispecialty hospital

• Proven track record of enhancing hospital financial performance, operational efficiency, and specialty service-line growth

• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability enhancement

• Experience leading Hospital Administrators, Practice Managers, and multidisciplinary hospital teams

• In-depth understanding of specialty hospital workflows, specialist productivity, advanced diagnostics, and clinical support staffing models

• Capability to build strong relationships with veterinary specialists and medical leadership

• Excellent communication, leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience

• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region

• 10+ years of leadership experience in veterinary specialty hospitals preferred as an additional qualification

• Previous roles as a Regional Director, Director of Operations, Hospital Administrator, or senior specialty hospital executive preferred

• Experience managing multiple specialty departments, referral hospitals, or large multidisciplinary teams preferred

• Experience in specialty service expansion, hospital growth, and operational integrations preferred

• CVPM, MBA, MHA, or similar professional certifications preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Paid time off

• Opportunities for professional development

• Collaboration with veterinary specialists and hospital leaders

• Autonomy in hospital operations and preservation of unique identities and clinical decision-making authority

• Leadership development opportunities

• Teamwork with experienced regional leaders and central support teams