Division Vice President Operations

BluePearl is seeking a seasoned leader to fill the role of Division Vice President 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 assigned region's Division Vice President, Medicine to optimize business performance and the clinical culture.
• Practice cost containment strategies, maintaining profitability and growth while ensuring compliance with applicable organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Assist senior leadership with the development, implementation, and management of organizational initiatives and strategies.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching for all 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 all applicable regulatory and organizational requirements and standards.
• Ensure hospital leaders are attentive to the engagement level of associates; take a proactive approach to influence and drive positive hospital climate.
• Accountable for associate engagement and retention.
• Interact with all levels of the organization to manage the business, including senior executives.
• Interpret and implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Oversee the application and implementation of established policies and the control and effective utilization of physical and financial resources.
• Responsible for profit and loss management of hospitals within the region, including ensuring the optimal performance of facility operations 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 regional growth and profitability.
• Implement operational efficiency improvements, including standardization of systems, quality control, safety, site selection, facility design, and client satisfaction.
• Accountable for driving staffing, charge capture, and inventory management models and all pertinent business initiatives.
• Responsible for clinician offers, negotiating and approving agreements as needed.
• Ensure all associates in the region receive the required training and education according to organizational policy and to ensure compliance with all risk management initiatives.
• Provide oversight of all privacy and security aspects and issues in the group and practices risk management strategies.
• Responsible for maintenance of 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 that may impact the business.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required, relevant master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years' experience of senior operational leadership.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, prioritization of work, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to run a 500M revenue Division, with prior experience supporting operations in the range of 250M+.
• 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 our dedication to continuous learning, medical quality improvement, medical leadership training, and many other initiatives. Through our network of hospitals across the country, our investments in the profession have far-reaching positive impacts, and leaders in our organization have an opportunity to drive that progress.

We value your health and well-being as an Associate by providing you with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans, 401(k), and life insurance options.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible work schedules.
• We have a social worker team who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• Annual company store allowance.
• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

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 all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.