Vice President, Veterinary Services

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Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV), a privately funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit, has been serving people and pets in Silicon Valley since 1929. HSSV is a leader in animal welfare through our lifesaving efforts, community programs, and the many ways we are working to move the animal welfare industry forward. Our mission is to save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people.

We are a passionate, high-performing team who believes that collaboration is key to our success. Our best work is achieved by leveraging each other’s strengths and creating opportunities for professional growth. Join a team that focuses on our key values of kindness, courage, and impact!

As a member of the Leadership Team and reporting to the President & Executive Director, the Vice President, Veterinary Services is a strategic, results-driven leader responsible for advancing HSSV’s veterinary services, clinical excellence, and medical priorities. Leading a team of managers and 25+ veterinary support staff in a state-of-the-art facility, the Vice President, Veterinary Services fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability.

This individual provides vision and direction to veterinary programs, leads high-performing teams, and ensures the delivery of exceptional, evidence-based veterinary care. This role works collaboratively across the organization to strengthen operational performance, foster innovation, develop talent, and align veterinary services with HSSV’s overall strategic goals and mission.

• Organizational Planning – Develop operational strategies and resource plans that position Veterinary Services for sustained success in alignment with HSSV’s strategic priorities across shelter, clinic, and mobile environments. Build and maintain a strong, collaborative partnership with the Chief of Shelter Medicine to advance veterinary excellence, strengthen clinical and shelter medicine practices, and ensure alignment across Veterinary Services.
• Leadership & Growth – Lead and develop a high-performing team of Veterinary Services managers and support staff fostering strong team dynamics. Establish and manage performance metrics and goal setting to drive accountability and results. Mentor managers with defined growth paths to strengthen leadership capabilities. Champion professional development initiatives that build staff competencies and support both current performance and long-term career growth.
• Partnerships – Build, strengthen, and sustain collaborative internal partnerships with HSSV’s veterinarians, senior leaders across Shelter Operations and Community Programs, and other internal stakeholders to co-design and deliver impactful shelter medicine and community care initiatives. Cultivate alignment across cross-functional partners to advance programs such as spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, TNR efforts, and wellness services. Serve as a thought leader for the Community Pet Clinic, ensuring programs are rooted in collaboration.
• Processes Optimization & Data Analysis – Collaborate with the team and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement protocols that uphold the highest standards of care. Own and drive metrics to evaluate and continuously improve veterinary operations within HSSV’s portfolio of programs and services. Leverage systems, tools, and data-driven insights to optimize processes and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Financial Management – Lead budget planning and financial management for the team, including optimizing inventory, establishing…