Executive Vice President of Operations

OverviewA private equity-backed veterinary healthcare platform is seeking an experienced veterinary executive to lead the build-out, acquisition, and operational oversight of a national network of large animal specialty and emergency hospitals. The Managing Director / Platform President will be responsible for identifying acquisition opportunities, developing new greenfield hospital locations, integrating acquired practices, and building a scalable multi-site veterinary platform. The platform is expected to scale to 7–10 facilities ranging from $15M–$50M in revenue per location, with 10,000+ square foot specialty hospital footprints, targeting $250M+ revenue growth over the next several years. This role requires a licensed veterinarian with meaningful operational leadership experience and direct involvement in veterinary practice M&A, de novo site development, and multi-location hospital management.Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform Development & M&AIdentify and evaluate acquisition targets including specialty and emergency large animal hospitals across strategic marketsLead sourcing, diligence, and integration of veterinary practice acquisitions in partnership with private equity investment teamsDevelop greenfield opportunities, including market selection, site development, hospital design, and launch planningBuild a scalable regional and national veterinary hospital platform through acquisitions and organic developmentOversee day-to-day operations across a growing network of specialty veterinary hospitalsRecruit, develop, and retain clinical leadership including veterinary specialists and hospital administratorsEstablish operational standards across hospitals including clinical quality, patient care protocols, staffing models, and financial performance metricsPartner with hospital leadership to drive growth, profitability, and service expansionPlatform Integration & GrowthLead post-acquisition integration including operational alignment, systems implementation, and cultural integrationStandardize infrastructure including clinical protocols, technology systems, purchasing programs, and reporting frameworksDevelop scalable operational playbooks to support continued expansion of the platformFinancial & Strategic OversightManage P&L performance across multiple hospitals and support annual budgeting and strategic planningPartner with private equity sponsors to execute long-term growth strategy and value creation initiativesMonitor financial performance, operational KPIs, and growth metrics across the networkIndustry LeadershipBuild relationships with veterinary specialists, referral networks, and industry partnersRepresent the platform within the veterinary specialty and emergency medicine communityHelp shape the long-term strategic vision for the platform’s national expansionQualificationsDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) requiredActive veterinary license in good standing10+ years of veterinary clinical and operational leadership experienceDemonstrated experience participating in veterinary practice acquisitions or de novo hospital developmentExperience managing multi-site veterinary hospitals or specialty veterinary practicesStrong financial and operational acumen, including familiarity with hospital P&L managementExperience working with private equity, corporate veterinary groups, or multi-location veterinary platforms strongly preferredProven ability to recruit and lead veterinary specialists and hospital leadership teamsIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate combines clinical credibility as a veterinarian with executive-level operational leadership and M&A experience. They will have a deep understanding of specialty veterinary hospital operations, referral networks, and the economics of veterinary practice management, along with the ability to scale a high-quality clinical platform across multiple locations.