Do you LOVE dogs and cats? Do you LOVE the people that care for them? Are you a dynamic team leader looking for an exciting opportunity to lead one of the best veterinary teams in Maple Grove? If so, we want to hear from you!

At VCA, we’re taking care of the future of veterinary medicine by working hard to deliver the best medical care for pets, as well as the best experience for clients. We are fully committed to enhancing our patient’s lives through excellence in comprehensive care, diagnostics, surgery and dentistry for dogs and cats of all ages. We focus on our patient’s emotional well-being as well as their physical well-being throughout their visit with us using fear free and low stress handling techniques. We also have a luxury resort providing boarding and day care services for dogs, cats, pocket pets, bunnies and guinea pigs, as well as full grooming services to help your pet look and feel their best.

We are proud to be one of the first hospitals in Minnesota to become a Fear Free Certified Practice. Practice Certification takes Fear Free implementation to the next level—from an individual to a joint effort that requires the entire practice team to work together to achieve certification. All staff have successfully completed Fear Free training and participate in ongoing continuing education throughout the year.

As a Hospital Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of veterinarians, technical, and service-based associates. To be successful in this role you will need to embrace the vision of our doctor team, have a deep understanding of veterinary medicine, be resilient and open to change, bring a positive attitude every day, and commit to the ongoing support of our people.

What you’ll do

In-hospital position requiring  5 days per week, with occasional  SaturdaysAs a Hospital Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of veterinarians, technical, and service-based associates along with a boarding facilityYou will direct the implementation of a new and innovative veterinary experienceTo be successful in this role you will need to embrace the vision, adopt new ways of working, bring a positive attitude, and commit to the support of our veterinarians and their support teamsTrain, engage and retain top performing associatesDeliver on hospital operational performance, including but not limited to financials, people metrics and client experience standardsBuild a high-volume business through various marketing methods and collaboration with the communityDeliver value to clients by creating an efficient and caring environmentDeliver value to associates by creating an operational environment with high psychological safety, trust, and inclusion as cultural tenantsLead all associates with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitudeHold all hospital associates accountable for performance standards and respectful communication conductRaise awareness and promote a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

5+ years of veterinary hospital/clinic experience preferred3.5+ years of people management experience requiredDemonstrated experience driving organizational changeAction oriented, independent, self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to manage multiple and time-sensitive priorities simultaneously with a keen eye for inefficienciesWillingness and ability to grow the business through various marketing and business development methodsAbility to establish credibility, trust, and respect with veterinarians and other medical professionalsProven leadership skills including accountability, follow-through, and clear communicationExcellent written/verbal communication skills, and ability to work with diverse personality typesOperational grit - the passion and perseverance to focus on long term goals when faced with set backs and adversity

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.