Group Vice President - Northwest

We are inspired to make A Better World for Pets. We’re all connected by our deep love of animals, but our compassion doesn’t stop there. Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of each other and extends to the entire planet. Our culture is anchored on this commitment and The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom, which serve as a guide that every Associate can depend on to make decisions – big or small.

VCA is looking for an exceptional leader to join our Senior Operations Leadership Team as Group Vice President (GVP), a pivotal role that leads the vision, strategy, and execution of VCA’s key priorities with operational excellence across multiple regions. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, this position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our mission to create A Better World for Pets.

The GVP will be at the forefront of driving business performance and high-quality medical care, while championing our culture, and fostering an environment where Associates are engaged, empowered, and inspired to deliver outstanding patient care and client experience.This role leads a Field leadership team including Regional Operations, Medical, and Technician Directors overseeing all aspects of hospital operations. From elevating patient care and developing talent to driving financial performance and strategic growth, this leader builds strong partnerships, sparks innovation, and cultivates the next generation of senior operations leaders.

Location Requirement: Candidates must be based in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.

• Lead, coach, and inspire a Field leadership team to deliver exceptional hospital operations and medical quality, aligned with our mission and strategic priorities.

• Drive strategic growth across assigned regions through thoughtful planning, collaboration, and execution.

• Oversee core operational functions, including financial performance, marketing strategy, facility upkeep, capital improvements, and acquisitions.

• Communicate with clarity and consistency, connecting day-to-day work to the company’s broader vision and goals, while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and process excellence.

• Transform complex challenges into opportunities by developing innovative, sustainable solutions in partnership with cross-functional teams.

• Cultivate a positive, purpose-driven culture rooted in a deep love for animals, shared accountability, and a collective commitment to A Better World for Pets.

• Champion talent strategy, ensuring the recruitment, development, and retention of top talent across all levels of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including multi-site management in a service-oriented or healthcare environment.

• Proven ability to inspire and influence across all levels of the organization, building strong relationships and driving alignment in complex, matrixed settings.

• Exceptional people leadership, with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing high performing, engaged teams.

• Trusted culture builder, known for fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and a people-first approach.

• Strong financial acumen, with a demonstrated track record of driving performance, managing budgets, and delivering measurable business results.

Travel

• Willing to travel up to 70% for hospital visits and leadership meetings.

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.