Veterinary Group President (DVM/VMD)

Mass-RI Veterinary ER; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass-RI Veterinary ER is seeking a regional leader (DVM/VMD) to guide three hospitals and drive clinical and operational excellence. You will supervise doctors, recruit talent, and shape culture while aligning with regional growth goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and ongoing clinical involvement. The ideal candidate has multi-hospital leadership experience, a strong veterinary license in MA and RI, and a track record of building teams and hospital performance.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD required.
• Active veterinary license in MA and RI or ability to obtain in both states.
• Emergency/Urgent Care experience required.
• Willingness to perform surgery.
• People-first leadership with mentorship and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead three-hospital regional group with Mass/RI ER, Coastal Veterinary Care and Wickford Veterinary Clinic.
• Drive hospital performance, growth, and strategic direction.
• Recruit, retain, and develop doctors; mentor medical staff and culture.
• Oversee expansions and operational improvements, support 24/7 coverage plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Healthcare management

Education

DVM or VMD

Job description

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OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Schedule: Monday-Friday, primarily onsite; limited work-from-home flexibility for larger project work
Incentives: Annual bonus opportunity + equity - details discussed with leadership
Clinical Coverage: ER/Urgent Care coverage as needed; clinical coverage is part of base compensation

Location(s): Primarily based at Mass/RI Veterinary ER, with regional support for Coastal Veterinary Care and Wickford Veterinary Clinic.

WHY COVE | MASSACHUSETTS / RHODE ISLAND

This is a regional veterinary leadership opportunity for a DVM/VMD who is ready to lead on a larger stage.

The region includes Mass/RI Veterinary ER, Coastal Veterinary Care, and Wickford Veterinary Clinic - three hospitals with different strengths and significant opportunity for continued growth.

As our Group President, you'll lead people, hospital performance, doctor recruiting and retention, mentorship, culture, and regional growth. You'll help guide expansion and hospital improvements, support the goal of returning Mass/RI ER to 24/7 doctor coverage, and remain clinically connected by stepping into ER/Urgent Care coverage when the team needs you.

This could be a natural next step for an experienced regional leader or a strong Medical Director who is ready to expand their impact beyond one hospital.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE | NON-NEGOTIABLE

• DVM or VMD required - this position is for a veterinarian only.
• Active veterinary license in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, or willingness and ability to obtain licensure in both states.
• Emergency and/or Urgent Care clinical experience is required.
• Ability and willingness to perform surgery.
• A people-first, relationship-driven leadership approach with the ability to build trust, mentor doctors, and lead change over time.
• Willingness to work primarily onsite Monday-Friday and remain clinically connected, including coverage when needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS | NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Approximately 3-5 years of veterinary leadership experience; multi-hospital or regional leadership is ideal, but a strong Medical Director ready for the next step may be considered.
• Additional GP and/or Specialty experience.
• Experience with hospital financial performance, doctor staffing, recruiting, retention, productivity, and growth.
• Experience with acquisitions, de novos, integrations, openings, or hospital growth; these areas can be developed with COVE subject-matter support.

LET'S TALK!

If you are a veterinarian who has built teams, earned the trust of your doctors, understands hospital operations, and feels ready to lead on a larger stage, we would love to talk with you.

Your next chapter could be bigger than one hospital.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.