Vice President of Human Resources

Location:

Denver Metro Area

Western Veterinary Partners is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Vice President of Human Resources.

The Vice President of Human Resources will be responsible for developing and executing a scalable, data-driven people strategy that supports WVP’s high-growth, acquisition-focused environment. This leader will report to the Chief People Officer and work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, field leadership, and corporate teams to optimize the full employee lifecycle across both corporate and practice environments.

The VP of HR will lead enterprise-wide initiatives across talent management, employee relations, compliance, HR technology, performance management, succession planning, organizational design, and employee experience. This role requires a strategic thinker who can operate at both executive and operational levels while building strong partnerships across the organization.

We are seeking candidates located in Denver Metro market open to a hybrid work schedule, in office three days a week, with travel as needed.

Western Veterinary Partners (WVP) is a mission-driven company headquartered in Denver, CO. We are driven by our values of integrity, collaboration, alignment, growth, support, and relationships. WVP acquires, invests in, and supports general practice animal hospitals throughout the United States. Post-acquisition, WVP supports its partner practices with the non-clinical side of the business. Our local and collaborative support provides veterinarians with attractive operational benefits of a larger group while maintaining the clinical autonomy and local practice identity.

WVP is backed by Tyree & D'Angelo Partners (TDP), a Chicago-based private equity investment firm that makes control ownership investments in, and partners with, lower middle market businesses with the goal of creating meaningful value for all involved. TDP has significant experience investing in healthcare, consumer, and business services businesses and has completed almost 300 investment partnerships.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on all people-related matters.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business objectives and rapid growth initiatives.
• Reinforce and cultivate a high-performance culture through clear performance expectations, feedback systems, and accountability structures.
• Use people analytics and workforce data to identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities; recommend and implement solutions.

• Lead enterprise talent management processes including:
  • Performance management
  • Compensation planning and reviews
  • Talent reviews and succession planning
  • Organizational design and headcount planning
  • Employee engagement surveys and action planning
• Develop retention strategies in partnership with Operations to address practice-level and corporate talent challenges.
• Partner cross-functionally with Recruiting, Organizational Development, Marketing, Business Development, and Finance to ensure alignment on workforce planning and organizational changes.

• Evaluate, design, and implement scalable HR systems and automation solutions to support continued expansion.
• Optimize and standardize HR processes and SOPs across regions in collaboration with People Operations Directors (East/West).
• Ensure operational excellence in benefits administration, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.

• Provide guidance and support on complex employee relations matters across corporate and field teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across a multi-state footprint.
• Partner with leadership to proactively address workplace concerns and continuously improve the employee experience.

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing People team capable of supporting a geographically dispersed organization.
• Coach and develop HR leaders to identify and solve evolving talent challenges.
• Drive accountability, collaboration, and innovation within…