Vice President – Veterinary Leadership

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

📋 Description

• Act as a strategic collaborator with Executive, Operations, Recruiting, Marketing, Business Development, Procurement, and People teams.

• Guide the vision, development, and implementation of veterinary medical initiatives throughout the organization.

• Promote excellence in veterinary leadership, professional growth, alignment with the mission and values, and strategic execution.

• Implement strategies for veterinarian recruitment, engagement, development, and retention.

• Design and manage programs for veterinarian training, leadership development, mentorship, and clinical skills enhancement.

• Assist with veterinarian recruitment, campus outreach, early-career initiatives, succession planning, onboarding, integration, and leadership transitions.

• Provide guidance on complex clinical scenarios, medical risk management, professional support, liability, regulatory compliance, and process enhancements.

• Advocate for veterinarian well-being and professional satisfaction.

• Lead the WVP Medical Advisory Board by recruiting members, facilitating communication, and promoting initiatives.

• Collaborate with organizational leaders on strategic initiatives encompassing Operations, Recruiting, Business Development, Procurement, Marketing, IT, and People Operations.

• Manage vendor relationships, clinical partnerships, educational programs, and career advancement initiatives.

• Track trends, research, innovations, and technologies in veterinary medicine and suggest enhancements.

• Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer while closely collaborating with the Chief Operating Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution.

• Active veterinary license in at least one U.S. state.

• A minimum of five years of clinical veterinary practice experience.

• At least three years of progressive leadership experience within the veterinary field.

• Minimum of three years advising on veterinary medical standards, policies, or clinical programs.

• Preferred experience in leading multi-site veterinary organizations.

• Demonstrated success in veterinarian recruitment, retention, and leadership development is preferred.

• Experience in supporting mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, or practice transitions is preferred.

• Strong understanding of veterinary business operations and organizational strategy is preferred.

• Possess strategic leadership, business acumen, collaboration, relationship-building, communication, conflict resolution, change management, executive presence, talent development, coaching, presentation, and facilitation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus and incentive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Vacation.

• Sick leave.

• 401(k).

• Paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits where applicable.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.