Veterinary Operations Executive

Managing Director / Platform President – Large Animal Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Network Overview A private equity-backed veterinary healthcare platform is seeking an experienced veterinary executive to lead the buildout, 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 Responsibilities Platform Development & M&A Identify and evaluate acquisition targets including specialty and emergency large animal hospitals across strategic markets Lead sourcing, diligence, and integration of veterinary practice acquisitions in partnership with private equity investment teams Develop greenfield opportunities, including market selection, site development, hospital design, and launch planning Build a scalable regional and national veterinary hospital platform through acquisitions and organic development Oversee day-to-day operations across a growing network of specialty veterinary hospitals Recruit, develop, and retain clinical leadership including veterinary specialists and hospital administrators Establish operational standards across hospitals including clinical quality, patient care protocols, staffing models, and financial performance metrics Partner with hospital leadership to drive growth, profitability, and service expansion Platform Integration & Growth Lead post-acquisition integration including operational alignment, systems implementation, and cultural integration Standardize infrastructure including clinical protocols, technology systems, purchasing programs, and reporting frameworks Develop scalable operational playbooks to support continued expansion of the platform Financial & Strategic Oversight Manage P&L performance across multiple hospitals and support annual budgeting and strategic planning Partner with private equity sponsors to execute long-term growth strategy and value creation initiatives Monitor financial performance, operational KPIs, and growth metrics across the network Industry Leadership Build relationships with veterinary specialists, referral networks, and industry partners Represent the platform within the veterinary specialty and emergency medicine community Help shape the long-term strategic vision for the platform’s national expansion Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) required Active veterinary license in good standing 10+ years of veterinary clinical and operational leadership experience Demonstrated experience participating in veterinary practice acquisitions or de novo hospital development Experience managing multi-site veterinary hospitals or specialty veterinary practices Strong financial and operational acumen, including familiarity with hospital P&L management Experience working with private equity, corporate veterinary groups, or multi-location veterinary platforms strongly preferred Proven ability to recruit and lead veterinary specialists and hospital leadership teams Ideal Candidate Profile The 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. 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Application Question(s): Have you done M&A in the Vet/Animal Spaces? Do you have an active veterinary license in good standing? #J-18808-Ljbffr Right Coach Right Time