Veterinary Operations Director

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Director to lead the operations for a regional of our veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals. With a strategic plan to double in size within the next few years, this is a critical leadership role for someone ready to scale operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence in a complex, fast-paced clinical environment. This is not an entry-level leadership role. The ideal candidate has risen through the ranks of veterinary hospital operations and has proven experience managing one large high-volume hospital or overseeing multiple hospitals within a region. You will report to a supportive but hands-off leadership team at headquarters, and you will be trusted to run the hospital independently while partnering closely with medical leadership and departmental teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with medical leadership to support a high-performing, collaborative clinical environment Own the hospital P&L, driving revenue growth, cost management, and margin improvement Design and implement workflows and process improvements to support scalability as the hospital doubles in size Manage and optimize staffing models, scheduling, recruitment, and retention in alignment with hospital growth Lead expansion initiatives in partnership with facilities, finance, and HQ leadership Champion culture, employee engagement, and a client-first mindset across all levels of the hospital Monitor KPIs (efficiency, throughput, client satisfaction, DVM utilization, etc.) and implement action plans for continuous improvement Serve as the primary point of contact for HQ operations, finance, and HR—but operate with autonomy day-to-day

Requirements:

8+ years of progressive leadership experience in veterinary hospital operations; experience managing large single-site operations ($10M+ revenue) or multiple smaller hospitals required Proven ability to lead large teams in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical setting Deep understanding of veterinary business operations including scheduling, budgeting, client relations, inventory, compliance, and medical team partnership Strong financial acumen and comfort managing complex budgets and growth forecasts Exceptional people management and team-building skills Self-directed, strategic, and solutions-oriented leadership style Experience leading hospitals through expansion, construction, or multi-phase growth initiatives is strongly preferred

What We Offer:

Competitive salary + performance bonus Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO Relocation assistance if applicable Opportunity to lead one of the most exciting veterinary hospital growth stories in the region

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How large was the largest practice you have run as far as total staff? Ability to

Relocate:

Las Vegas, NV:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

On the road