Market Leader - Pet Resorts

National Veterinary Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Market Leader to oversee an assigned group of NVA Pet Resorts, coach General Managers, and drive sales and profitability while maintaining high operating standards. The role covers 6–10 locations and requires strong leadership across the market.

The Market Leader will guide operations, marketing initiatives, and staff development to ensure consistent guest experiences and financial performance across the region.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience leading multi-site operations.
• Proven ability to manage P&L and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize operations across 6–10 resorts.
• Coach General Managers and drive guest experience and profitability.
• Develop and execute local and area marketing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-unit management

P&L ownership

Team coaching

Strategic planning

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced multi-unit leader who thrives on developing teams, improving operations, and driving business performance across multiple locations? NVA Pet Resorts is looking for a Market Leader to lead an assigned group of resorts, coach and develop General Managers, drive sales and profitability, and ensure consistent execution of high operating standards across the market.

Who We Are

NVA Pet Resorts is part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), one of the largest owners and operators of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in North America. For more than 20 years, NVA Pet Resorts has provided trusted pet-care services designed to create safe, loving, and engaging experiences for pets and their families.

Across more than 150 locations, our resorts provide services including boarding, daycare, training, and grooming. Our multi-brand portfolio includes PetSuites of America, with more than 75 locations nationwide, along with a collection of established local and regional pet resort brands. NVA Pet Resorts continues to grow through acquisitions, new resort development, and same-resort growth while remaining focused on exceptional pet care, memorable customer experiences, and strong local operations.

About the Role

The Market Leader is responsible for overall resort performance within an assigned area, generally consisting of 6–10 resorts depending on various factors.

The Market Leader leads all area resort operations and local marketing initiatives; recruits, develops, and coaches resort managers; and builds sales and profit while maintaining high operating standards. This leader is accountable for the success of the area by ensuring resorts operate in alignment with company guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Market Operations

• Ensure excellent operations are consistently executed and achieved across the assigned area.
• Provide guidance and leadership to General Managers in the delivery of outstanding guest experience, resort operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, resort marketing, and resort profit and loss (P&L).
• Plan, identify, communicate, and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved.
• Lead the designated area in the implementation of company initiatives by working with General Managers and the Regional Leader on action plans and timelines.
• Ensure the area follows company operational policies and procedures.
• Regularly review site operations with General Managers and related reports to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Follow up on execution, share ideas across different sites, and provide feedback and ideas to the Regional Leader on a regular basis.
• Participate in root-cause visits for Hot Spots and support action-plan creation.
• Drive General Manager ownership and execution of Hot Spot action plans.
• Own the transition of newly acquired or newly built resorts into the market.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Financial & Business Performance

• Manage the area P&L by tracking expenses against the annual budget, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action.
• Ensure strategies to meet financial targets are created and executed by General Managers.
• Support General Managers with requests for capital expenses at the resort level.
• Collaborate with General Managers to generate area sales growth by developing strategic short- and long-term marketing plans, ensuring resorts consistently deliver a positive guest experience, and executing local resort marketing initiatives.
• Own the local marketing strategy and follow up on execution of corporate strategy.
• Assist General Managers with marketing ROI, decision-making, and marketing-plan expertise.
• Lead the selection, development, and performance management of General Managers and subordinate managers.
• Provide coaching and feedback to resort managers and assess performance on an ongoing basis.
• Partner with General Managers to establish personal development goals that build their skills and abilities for career progression.
• Create a positive team environment by recognizing and reinforcing individual and resort accomplishments.
• Challenge and inspire resort management teams to achieve business results.
• Coach General Managers in team-member recruiting, development, performance management and retention to ensure resorts are properly staffed, turnover goals are met, and succession planning is in place.
• Lead the area with integrity and knowledge that promotes the culture and beliefs of the company.
• Lead area succession planning by identifying talent internally and externally and developing that talent into resort leaders.

Qualifications

• Ability to achieve results through the leadership and management of others.
• Ability to lead through influence and effectively manage up to key leaders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor General Managers.
• Experience with delegation, holding others accountable, business planning, and communicating across a dispersed group of General Managers.
• Demonstrated expertise in hiring, staffing, training, and the ongoing management of multi-site resort staff.
• Ability to effectively handle and manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated management of applicable resort regulatory areas, including employee safety, OSHA, wage and hour, immigration and related areas.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Minimum of five years of prior retail, restaurant or hospitality experience, including strong single-unit performance and some experience leading or managing multi-unit initiatives.
• Experience in management with complete P&L responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel: Up to 80%

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 and is based on applicable experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Deadline to Apply: August 31st, 2026

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

At NVA and PetSuites of America, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com or petsuitesofamerica.com

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: petsuitesofamerica.com/careers

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA and PetSuites of America!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.