Group Vice President - PacSoCal

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking a Group Vice President to lead a network of Regional Operations Directors, shaping culture, structure, and accountability to achieve exceptional medical outcomes, client and Associate experiences, and sustainable business performance.

The role requires someone with strong organizational rigor, data-driven decision making, and the ability to distill complex information into sound judgment, thriving in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site veterinary operations.
• Proven ability to drive growth and profitability.
• Strong data-informed decision making.
• Ability to distill complex information into sound judgments.

Responsibilities

• Own Group P&L and KPI performance via regional teams.
• Drive adoption of enterprise programs across the network.
• Contribute to growth strategies expanding client access.
• Oversee financial health and hospital sustainability.
• Lead capital planning, facility improvements, and marketing strategy.
• Model mission and Five Principles of Mars, Inc.
• Foster inclusive, psychologically safe culture.
• Partner with Medical Ops, People & Organization, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Facilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

People leadership

Job description

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.

_ NOTE: This role requires candidates to reside in the region they support _

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.

Essential Responsibility/Task:

_ 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