Vice President of Operations Worthington, Ohio Operations

Description

Veterinarian owned and led for almost three decades, Med Vet strives daily to enhance the lives of pets, their loving families, and the veterinary community. We are a growing network of emergency and specialty hospitals for pets, with facilities across the country to deliver exceptional care and preserve the integrity of the veterinary profession. Our team consists of over 3,700 caregivers in over 20 states helping to advance our mission of Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Vice President - Operations is the leader who drives and provides support to ensure the success of day-to-day operations. In this role, the individual is responsible for inventory management, procurement, and equipment management.

• Supports operations-related strategy creation and execution of strategic and operational plans.
• Coaches and develops operations team.
• Communicates hospital information as appropriate through hospital network structure while working collaboratively to improve processes through leadership of large projects and initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for capital budget process and support of operational expense budget compliance.
• Accountable for centralized hospital network purchasing of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, blood, medical equipment, medical gases, environmental supplies and office supplies
• Accountable for centralized maintenance of inventory levels and parameters and physical inventory processes in compliance with Med Vet and accounting requirements
• Accountable for policies and procedures related to preventive maintenance, calibration and equipment repair.
• Accountable for fiscally responsible practices for COGS management.
• Accountable for efficient and effective performance of inventory and procurement systems.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 15 years’ experience in Hospital Operations Management. Experience in the healthcare and/or veterinary industry is a plus but not required. In addition, this position requires:

• Master’s degree and/or Lean Six Sigma experience strongly preferred.
• Must be fully competent utilizing Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with SharePoint and MS Teams. Ability to learn industry-specific programs is required.
• Must be a systems and strategic thinker who is versed at leading change and effectively mitigates and resolves conflict.
• Must have a professional demeanor, problem-solving ability, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skillfully conceptualizes, analyzes and evaluates information to act with clarity, accuracy, relevance and fairness.
• Relates well to all kinds of people inside and outside Med Vet.
• Creates appropriate rapport and builds effective relationships with diplomacy and tact.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external clients. Acts with the client in mind. Obtain first-hand client information and use it for improvements.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and highly functional team.
• Sees conflict as opportunities. Find common ground and get cooperation equitably. Clearly communicates in difficult and emotional situations.
• Can effectively cope with change and shifts gears comfortably.
• Treats people with respect. Works with integrity and ethically.
• Delegates work assignments.
• Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Responds well to questions.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen and build team and services provided and acts upon those opportunities.
• Displays a willingness to make decisions.
• Generate suggestions for improving processes. Effectively creates and facilitates change.
• React well under pressure.
• 25% travel

The posted range for this position is $163,600-$225,000 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

Med Vet offers a full benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, and 401K. Come as you are.