Group Vice President - Pacific Northwest & Hawaii

The Group Vice President leads a team of Regional Operations Directors creating the culture, structure, and accountability that enable hospitals to consistently deliver exceptional medical outcomes, outstanding client and Associate experiences, and sustainable business performance. A disciplined, results-driven Field Executive, this leader brings strong organizational rigor, data-informed decision-making, and the ability to quickly distill complex information into sound judgment. They remain calm and focused in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, demonstrating exceptional prioritization and adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry.

Location:

Must reside in the Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR or Seattle, WA metro preferred).

Market Scope:
Oversees OR, WA, , MT, AK, and HI. Travel:
Regular regional travel required across the market footprint.

This role owns and serves as a catalyst for:
Group P&L performance, strategic growth, and long-term value creation Operational excellence at scale, including labor productivity and para-labor optimization People-first leadership, advancing the Associate experience, open communication, and talent development High-quality, compliant, and progressive veterinary medicine This position requires a visionary and change-agile leader who inspires teams, drives alignment, and consistently delivers results in a complex, dynamic environment. The role supports our United in Care strategy execution at the Group level.

Strategic Growth and Operational Strategy Own Group P&L and KPI performance by driving strong execution through regional teams holding leaders accountable for operational results and using data, discipline, and decisive leadership to elevate hospital performance and deliver consistent, scalable outcomes. Drive and reinforce disciplined execution of enterprise-designed programs (VCA and United in Care) by driving adoption, operational consistency, and alignment while minimizing stand-alone local solutions to ensure scalable, network-wide impact.

Contribute to the design and execute growth strategies to expand access to high quality veterinary medicine through the implementation of new client acquisition initiatives and client engagement resources. Oversee Group financial and business performance, ensuring long-term health and sustainability of hospitals. Lead capital planning, facility improvements, and marketing strategy to elevate hospital performance and brand experience.

People Leadership and Culture & Talent Strategy Model VCA’s mission and The Five Principles of Mars, Inc., setting the cultural tone for the organization and fostering a purpose-driven, high-trust environment where teams thrive. Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that prioritizes psychological safety and open communication and cultivates shared accountability across teams. Partner closely with Medical Operations, People & Organization, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Facilities, and other support functions to drive alignment and unlock impact.

Break down silos and bring a United in Care mindset to day-to-day operations and key business initiatives improving cross-hospital collaboration. Medical Quality Model and support the Triad of Care model, work with Medical Affairs and Medical Operations leaders (Medical and Patient Care) to ensure consistent communication, effective resource use, and aligned medical training and Associate development programs across hospitals. Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional medical care, client experience as measured by NPS, and operational excellence across all hospitals.

Partner with Medical Operations Leadership in attracting, hiring, onboarding, retaining, and developing veterinarians. In coordination with Field and Hospital Leadership, develop and support new doctors and new grad onboarding, training and integration into hospitals. Foster optimal doctor productivity by optimizing workflows, strengthening operational and development practices, delivering appropriate feedback, ensuring medical quality and outcomes remain reliable and consistent across hospitals.

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