Division Vice President Operations

BluePearl is seeking a seasoned leader to fill the role of Division Vice President of Operations for our West Division. This position is responsible for directing and planning the operations of a defined region to maximize returns on investments and increase productivity.

• Partner with the Division Vice President, Medicine to optimize business performance and clinical culture.
• Implement cost containment strategies to maintain profitability and growth while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Assist senior leadership in developing, implementing, and managing organizational initiatives and strategies.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching for direct reports to maintain an engaged and high-performance workforce.
• Ensure the development of operational leaders and create a pipeline of talent to support future organizational growth.
• Ensure the provision of remarkable patient care while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Engage hospital leaders in associate engagement and retention efforts.
• Interact with all levels of the organization to manage the business, including senior executives.
• Implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Oversee the application and implementation of established policies and the control and effective utilization of physical and financial resources.
• Manage profit and loss for hospitals within the region, ensuring optimal performance to achieve or exceed budgets and key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Vet Relations Manager(s) to develop and implement a regional marketing plan to support growth and profitability.
• Implement operational efficiency improvements, including standardization of systems, quality control, safety, site selection, facility design, and client satisfaction.
• Drive staffing, charge capture, and inventory management models, as well as business initiatives, including prompt implementation of action plans to correct hospital below-threshold performance.
• Negotiate and approve clinician offers as needed.
• Ensure all associates receive required training and education according to organizational policy and risk management initiatives.
• Provide oversight of privacy and security aspects and issues, collaborating with internal and external legal counsel as appropriate to resolve legal and litigation issues.
• Maintain environmental integrity, including safety of all facilities within the region.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to respond to merger and acquisition opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge regarding regional veterinary services market and industry issues.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required, relevant master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of senior operational leadership experience.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, prioritization of work, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead through influence, develop trust, and relationships across the division.
• Travel of 50% required.

As the premier specialty and emergency veterinary organization, we strive to advance the profession through continuous learning, medical quality improvement, medical leadership training, and other initiatives. Our network of hospitals across the country has far-reaching positive impacts, and leaders in our organization have the opportunity to drive that progress.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans, 401(k), and life insurance options. We also offer company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, flexible work schedules, and access to mental health care sessions and other well-being resources.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.