Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred., Over 10 years of experience in healthcare, consulting, veterinary, or multi-site operations., Strong background in performance improvement, financial analysis, and operational transformation., Excellent analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills..

Key responsibilities:

Lead enterprise transformation initiatives to improve operations, growth, and profitability.

Conduct quarterly assessments and develop data-driven turnaround plans for hospitals.

Support company-wide strategic projects and act as a thought partner to leadership.

Use analytics and market research to identify opportunities and monitor performance.

Job description

Description

Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare

Vice President, Strategy and Operations – Value Creation

Location: Remote, with regular travel to Austin, TX and hospitals as needed
Reports to: Vice President, Strategy and Transformation

Make a Big Impact on Veterinary Healthcare

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we’re on a mission to transform the way veterinary care is delivered — and we’re looking for a seasoned and results-driven leader to help shape that future.

As Vice President of Strategy and Operations – Value Creation, you will lead enterprise-level transformation initiatives that drive operational excellence, growth, and profitability across our national network of veterinary hospitals. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you’ll identify and address underperformance, create high-impact solutions, and ensure the success of both hospital-level and enterprise-wide strategic priorities.

This role is ideal for someone with strong consulting or strategic operations experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about building something better for patients, clients, and teams.

What You’ll Do

Hospital Optimization & Turnaround

Conduct quarterly assessments to identify hospitals with improvement opportunities
Develop and implement tailored, data-driven turnaround plans with clear milestones
Partner with Operations, Finance, People Operations, and Marketing to ensure success
Track project progress using our Project Management Office (PMO) framework

Enterprise Strategic Projects & Executive Support

Lead or support company-wide projects on behalf of executive leadership (CEO/COO/VP)
Drive strategic initiatives, pilot programs, and cross-functional efforts from planning through execution
Analyze internal and external data to support decision-making at the executive level
Act as a thought partner to leadership on opportunities, challenges, and market dynamics

Analytical Leadership & Value Creation

Use financial modeling, benchmarking, and analytics to identify growth and efficiency opportunities
Develop tools, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor performance and drive accountability
Conduct market and competitor research to guide investment and strategic planning
Design scalable templates, frameworks, and best practices across hospitals
Track and report operational and financial outcomes across the organization

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience:
- 10+ years in healthcare, consulting, veterinary, or multi-site operations
- Background in performance improvement, financial analysis, and operational transformation
- Experience with PMO leadership and change management in matrixed environments
- Previous consulting or private equity value creation experience is highly desirable
Skills:
- Strong analytical and project management abilities
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency in EBITDA-focused analysis, financial modeling, and performance tools
- Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels

Why Thrive Pet Healthcare

We’re building more than a veterinary network — we’re building a supportive, data-driven community focused on meaningful care and operational excellence. As part of our Strategy and Transformation team, you’ll have the autonomy to lead change, the support of engaged executive leaders, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on a national scale.

If you’re passionate about driving transformation, optimizing performance, and creating long-term value, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today!

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