Regional Director of Operations, Louisiana Region

PetCheck Urgent Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Director of Operations to lead multi-site veterinary practices. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, driving financial performance, and fostering team engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in multi-site operations, particularly within the veterinary or healthcare sectors. This full-time remote position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of veterinarians and their teams while ensuring optimal patient care. Join a company that values servant leadership and professional development, where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

EAP

Bonus Incentives

Retirement Accounts

Learning and Career Development

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a multi-site operations role essential.
• Experience in veterinary or physician-focused industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with VP of Operations to improve processes.
• Manage P&L and develop strategies for financial targets.
• Build relationships with partner practices and support growth.

Skills

Multi-site Operations Management

P&L Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Veterinary Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

More about the Role

At Heartland Veterinary Partners, our mission is centered around elevating the lives of veterinarians and their teams. By partnering with Heartland, practice owners unlock a world of operational advantages and economies of scale, all while retaining their clinical autonomy. At Heartland, we go beyond the ordinary to foster an environment that nurtures growth, invests in our employees, and creates pathways for professional development.

The Heartland promise doesn't stop at operational brilliance; it extends to encompass non-clinical facets like recruiting & human resources, marketing, procurement, payables management, accounting & finance, and information technology. In essence, we've got every corner covered, so our partners can focus on what truly matters - providing optimal care for their patients. As a dedicated member of our Support Center, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of what makes that happen. Your role will be pivotal in helping our partners deliver unparalleled patient care.

The Heartland philosophy rests firmly on the pillars of Servant Leadership. This ethos defines our Support Center team, where every member embraces the ethos of selfless service and approaches every challenge with an unwavering commitment to support. If this resonates with your personal and professional values, then we'd like to get to know you better!

Position Purpose

The Regional Director Operations (RDO) leads all operations activities associated with assigned practice performance including P&L management, continuous productivity and process improvement, and overall team engagement. The RDO is the key conduit and critical link between individual practices and overall Heartland operations. The primary focus of the RDO is to improve the lives of veterinarians, ensuring that everything impacting the assigned practices, helps to achieve this goal. The ideal candidate will be located in Louisiana. This is a full-time remote role.

Competencies

At Heartland, all of our team members embody the spirit of Servant Leadership.

• Authentic Listening - Continually listening with an open mind and heart to what is said and unsaid.
• Building Community –Bringing team members together and mobilizing them around our collective purpose and commitment to our communities.
• Commitment to the Growth of the People – Dedicated to the personal and professional growth and development of our team members.
• Conceptualization -Forward thinking and approaching work and challenges with an end-to-end view.
• Empathy – Demonstrating empathy and understanding with others, approaching everything assuming positive intentions.
• Foresight – Taking the past, the present, and the future decision-making process.
• Healing – Focusing on the emotional and physical health of our team members. Offering support and solutions to ensure our team members have balance.
• Persuasion – Building group consensus and buy-in.
• Self-Awareness – Conscious knowledge of personal character, emotions, intentions, and leadership impact.
• Stewardship -Concern for our team members, customers, communities, and the organization as a whole and making good use of all that is available to provide appropriate support.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the VP of Operations, and other key staff to identify and drive improved processes for partner practices, reviews and manage costs, and implements efficiencies within a rapidly growing multi-location veterinary organization.
• Builds and develops strong relationships with our partner veterinarian practices, doctors, practice managers, technicians, and administrative team members; continually strives to preserve the practice’s local identity, culture, relationships, and legacy while providing operational support to ensure successful performance.
• Effectively manages the P&L of the assigned practices; creates strategies and plans to achieve financial targets; motivates and engages practice teams in the execution activities.
• Works with the operations leadership team to develop, enhance, and execute on growth and ongoing strategic initiatives and planning for all assigned practices.
• Supports organic growth, and plays a strong role in the successful integration of newly acquired practices.
• Manages practice manager including evaluating performance, creating development plans, and coaching the team towards optimal performance.
• Ensures ongoing practice team productivity, collaboration, and engagement; provides coaching, tools, and advice to practice managers to help drive strong team relationships and practice success.
• Works to continually improve the lives of Veterinarians when partnering with practice team members, establishing strategies, and creating plans.
• Acts as a key company communicator, creating and distributing broad operational or company messages; continually leading and supporting key messages.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 3+ years in multi-site operations role
• Bachelor’s degree required or advanced degree
• Experience in the veterinary industry, human medical/dental industry, or other physician focused multi-site industry
• Experience managing teams to successful performance
• Previous P&L responsibility & budget management experience
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time

Benefits Offered

• Physical wellness: Health, dental, vision, voluntary life and disability programs, and discounted access to gym memberships
• Mental wellness: Paid time off, flexible work schedules, and EAP
• Financial wellness: Bonus incentives, retirement accounts, retail discounts, and access to financial planning tools
• Professional wellness: Learning and career development solutions

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.