Vice President of Veterinary Leadership

Vice President of Veterinary Leadership
The Vice President of Veterinary Leadership serves as a strategic partner to the Executive, Operations, Recruiting, Marketing, Business Development, Procurement, and People teams. This leader is responsible for guiding the vision, development, and execution of veterinary medical initiatives across the organization.
The role focuses on fostering excellence in veterinary leadership, promoting professional development, and ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, values, and strategic objectives. The VP serves as a trusted advisor, collaborator, and advocate for veterinarians across the organization, driving recruitment, engagement, development, and retention strategies 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.
Key Responsibilities
1- Support Veterinarian Recruitment, Engagement, Development, and Retention
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 the development of 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.
Prioritize leadership development and mentorship programs to strengthen local medical leadership and support networks.
Oversee key professional development initiatives, including programs such as:
Early Career Veterinarian Development
Medical Director Development
Mentor Development
Clinical Skills Training: e.g. Dental Training, Ultrasound Training, Surgery Training
Support veterinarian recruitment efforts, 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.
Provide coaching and support during leadership transitions within practices, including cultural integration and change management.
Partner with Operations and Business Development teams to support successful onboarding, integration, and long-term partnership success.
2- Lead WVP Medical Advisory Board (MAB)
Recruit, appoint, and support Medical Advisory Board members.
Leverage MAB expertise to evaluate, pilot, and advance organizational initiatives that benefit the broader veterinary community.
Collaborate with MAB members to develop tools, resources, training programs, and best practices that support veterinary growth and clinical excellence.
Facilitate ongoing communication between the MAB and organizational leadership.
3- Organizational and Clinical 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 the development of 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 regulator