Vice President of Veterinary Leadership

Western Veterinary Partners•Denver, CO

5d•$220,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Vice President of Veterinary Leadership serves as a strategic partner to the Executive, Operations, Recruiting, Marketing, Business Development, Procurement, and People teams, guiding the vision, development, and execution of veterinary medical initiatives across the organization. The role fosters excellence in veterinary leadership, promotes professional development, and aligns veterinary initiatives with the organization's mission, values, and strategic objectives. The VP is a trusted advisor, collaborator, and advocate for veterinarians, driving recruitment, engagement, development, and retention while supporting clinical excellence and organizational growth. The Vice President of Veterinary Leadership reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the Chief Operating Officer to establish strategic priorities and organizational objectives. The role leads initiatives to support veterinarians throughout their careers, including recruitment, training, mentorship, leadership development, well-being, retention, and practice transitions. It also leads the Western Veterinary Partners Medical Advisory Board and provides organizational and clinical leadership across functions, supporting strategic initiatives, compliance, clinical programs, vendor relationships, and professional development for credentialed technicians and clinical support staff. The successful candidate will combine clinical credibility with strategic business acumen and be passionate about developing people, strengthening veterinary culture, and building programs that support long-term veterinarian engagement, clinical excellence, and organizational growth.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution.
Active veterinary license in at least one U.S. state.
Minimum of five years of clinical veterinary practice experience.
Minimum of three years of progressive leadership experience within the veterinary profession.
Minimum of three years of experience advising on veterinary medical standards, policies, or clinical programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading multi-site veterinary organizations.
Demonstrated success in veterinarian recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, or practice transitions.
Strong understanding of veterinary business operations and organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies that support veterinarians at all career stages, fostering professional growth and engagement.
Partner with Operations leaders to cultivate a strong and connected veterinary community.
Lead or support virtual and in-person programs, events, and engagement initiatives.
Provide consultation and strategic support for veterinarian performance, engagement, and retention challenges.
Advise on complex clinical situations, medical risk management concerns, and professional support needs.
Champion veterinarian well-being and promote programs that support professional fulfillment and resilience.
Develop and oversee veterinarian training and development programs, including early-career veterinarian, Medical Director, mentor, dental, ultrasound, and surgery training programs.
Prioritize leadership development and mentorship programs to strengthen local medical leadership and support networks.
Support veterinarian recruitment, including campus recruiting and early-career outreach initiatives.
Support succession planning for partner veterinarians and selling owners.
Lead the development and retention of new and existing Medical Directors.
Coach and support practices during leadership transitions, including cultural integration and change management.
Partner with Operations and Business Development teams to support onboarding, integration, and long-term partnership success.
Recruit, appoint, and support Medical Advisory Board members.
Leverage Medical Advisory Board expertise to evaluate, pilot, and advance initiatives that benefit the broader veterinary community.
Collaborate with Medical Advisory Board members to develop tools, resources, training programs, and best practices supporting veterinary growth and clinical excellence.
Facilitate ongoing communication between the Medical Advisory Board and organizational leadership.
Partner with organizational leaders to develop and execute strategic initiatives across Operations, Recruiting, Business Development, Procurement, Marketing, Information Technology, and People Operations.
Provide veterinary leadership and consultation for clinical programs and initiatives.
Support vendor relationships and clinical partnerships that advance organizational goals.
Maintain veterinary licensure and support licensure strategies required for state-specific business entities and regulatory compliance.
Partner in developing educational and career advancement programs for credentialed technicians and clinical support staff.
Provide guidance and resources related to professional liability, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
Support regulatory compliance strategies and address evolving veterinary industry requirements.
Monitor emerging trends, research, innovations, and technologies in veterinary medicine and provide recommendations to enhance clinical and business performance.