Regional Director – Specialty Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic and operational direction across various specialty hospitals

• Enhance workflows, operational efficiency, and overall hospital performance

• Take ownership of regional financial outcomes, encompassing revenue growth, EBITDA, labor management, budgeting, and profitability

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

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

• Enhance appointment accessibility and optimize the utilization of specialists

• Identify avenues for the expansion of specialty services

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

• Eliminate operational hurdles to allow clinical teams to prioritize exceptional patient care

• Mentor and coach Hospital Administrators and Practice Managers

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

• Support referral growth and enhance the experience for referring veterinarians

• Collaborate with Marketing to broaden access to specialty services

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

• Share best practices and refine operational strategies and support frameworks for specialty hospitals

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 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

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

• Ability to forge strong relationships with veterinary specialists and medical leadership

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

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

• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the designated region

• Over 10 years of leadership experience in veterinary specialty hospitals (preferred)

• 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)

• Background in specialty service expansion, hospital growth, and operational integrations (preferred)

• CVPM, MBA, MHA, or similar professional qualifications (preferred)

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Performance-driven bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Paid time off

• Opportunities for professional development

• Extensive regional travel, including overnight stays

• Autonomy in hospital operations and clinical decision-making

• Leadership development opportunities

• Collaboration with experienced regional leaders and central support teams