Veterinary Regional Operations Director

EVG Specialty Network

Veterinary Regional Operations Director leading operational excellence and growth initiatives across multiple specialty hospitals. Partnering closely with leadership teams to drive performance and quality care.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full operational and financial performance for assigned hospitals
Partner with Finance and hospital leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance targets
Monitor key metrics and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability
Conduct regular operating reviews to assess performance and drive action plans
Develop ROI analyses and business cases for capital investments
Lead strategic growth initiatives, including new department development
Identify opportunities to expand services, increase access to care, and improve throughput
Support hospitals in scaling operations to meet increasing demand
Coach and mentor hospital leaders to build accountability and strong performance cultures
Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit and retain top veterinary and support talent
Build leadership bench strength and support succession planning
Ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions proactively
Act as a key liaison between hospitals and corporate teams
Partner with HR, Marketing, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to drive results
Foster alignment, transparency, and shared accountability across the network
Travel up to 20% to provide hands-on support and leadership
Maintain a visible, engaged presence within hospitals to build trust and credibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-site veterinary or healthcare operations
Proven success driving financial performance, operational improvement, and growth
Strong business acumen (budgeting, forecasting, KPI management)
Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and build high-performing teams
Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Must be based in the Eastern Time Zone (Central NC or South FL preferred) and ability to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
Performance-based incentive opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement plans)
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing specialty veterinary network

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingforecastingKPI managementROI analysisbusiness case developmentoperational performance improvementfinancial performance managementstrategic growth initiativescapital investment analysisservice expansion

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingcoachingmentoringaccountabilityteam buildingtransparencytrust buildingengagement