Vice President, Portfolio Management

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people - providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter.


Because life is better with pets.


We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.


With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide , we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview


The Vice President, Portfolio Management is responsible for the strategic oversight, operational performance, and long-term optimization of a nationwide portfolio of approximately 425 centers. This executive will lead real estate, lease administration, facilities management, and construction-related initiatives to ensure each location is safe, compliant, well maintained, and positioned to support business growth.


This is a remote position requiring approximately 30-40% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the company's nationwide real estate and facilities portfolio, encompassing approximately 425 centers.
• Oversee real estate, facilities, construction, maintenance, and lease-management activities across all locations.
• Develop and execute portfolio strategies that support operational needs, financial performance, growth plans, and risk mitigation.
• Lead and develop a team of two Facilities Managers, while managing outsourced facilities-response and lease-management partners.
• Establish clear service standards, performance metrics, and accountability for internal and external partners.
• Oversee lease administration, including renewals, amendments, critical dates, landlord relationships, lease compliance, and site-related obligations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and leadership teams on lease negotiations, capital planning, site decisions, and portfolio risk.
• Manage facilities maintenance and repair programs, ensuring timely resolution of issues and consistent service delivery across the portfolio.
• Oversee capital projects, renovations, relocations, expansions, and other construction-related initiatives as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, life-safety requirements, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and vendor performance.
• Conduct regular site visits and maintain a strong understanding of regional operating needs and facility conditions.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and escalation point for complex real estate, facilities, and construction matters.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Significant progressive leadership experience in real estate portfolio management, lease administration, and facilities management, ideally supporting a large, multi-site national footprint.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial leases, landlord relationships, renewals, and lease-related risk.
• Strong facilities-management experience, including preventive maintenance, vendor oversight, service-level management, and capital planning.
• Construction, renovation, or project-management experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage outsourced service providers effectively.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership, capital planning, and cost-control initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$230,000-$250,000 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.


Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.


You care for pets. We care for you.


PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V


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