Regional Operations Manager

Alliance Animal Health

. Provide operational oversight and support for multiple specialty, emergency, and urgent care hospitals throughout the Mid-West region .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial acumen and operational oversight in veterinary hospital management, with a focus on improving performance metrics, staffing efficiency, and client engagement. Proven ability to lead multisite operations and develop effective teams while fostering relationships with medical leadership and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Veterinary Hospital Operations ExperienceFinancial Performance ImprovementMultisite Leadership ExperienceCoaching and Developing Hospital LeadersVeterinary Practice Management Systems

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Hard Skills

P&L ManagementBudgetingLabor ManagementForecastingExpense ControlOperational Performance MetricsStaffing ModelsClinical WorkflowsRevenue GrowthEBITDA Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Veterinary Practice Management SystemsFinancial Reporting ToolsPerformance Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

CVPMMBAMHA

Industry Keywords

Emergency CareSpecialty CareUrgent CareVeterinary ManagementHospital IntegrationsService ExpansionsOperational Turnarounds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational oversight and support for multiple specialty, emergency, and urgent care hospitals throughout the Mid-West region
Partner with hospital leadership to improve daily workflows, staffing efficiency, patient access, and operational performance
Establish consistent operational expectations while respecting each hospital's culture, clinical services, and business needs
Identify operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions collaboratively with hospital teams
Maintain a strong field presence through regular hospital visits, leadership meetings, and ongoing communication
Own regional financial performance, including revenue growth, EBITDA, labor management, expense control, and profitability
Develop and execute budgets, forecasts, and financial improvement plans with hospital leaders
Monitor revenue, transactions, average transaction charges, labor costs, staffing productivity, and client experience metrics
Coach and mentor Practice Managers, Hospital Administrators, and department leaders
Support leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, recruiting, retention, performance management, and staffing strategies
Support staffing, scheduling, workflow, financial, patient-flow, and operational needs across emergency, specialty, and urgent care hospitals
Build relationships with Medical Directors, veterinary partners, and hospital leadership teams
Support client communication, service accessibility, referral growth, client retention, community relationships, and hospital reputation
Execute regional priorities and operational improvement initiatives with the Regional Vice President
Support new hospital integrations, leadership transitions, service expansions, and operational readiness
Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, IT, and other central support teams
Share best practices and contribute to the development of the Specialty, Emergency & Urgent Care network

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive veterinary hospital operations experience, preferably within emergency, specialty, urgent care, or a combination of these environments
2+ years of multisite leadership experience or comparable senior-level management experience within a large, complex veterinary hospital
Demonstrated success improving hospital financial performance, operational efficiency, and team engagement
Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, budgeting, labor management, forecasting, and expense control
Experience coaching and developing Practice Managers, Hospital Administrators, or other hospital leaders
Understanding of veterinary hospital staffing models, veterinarian productivity, clinical workflows, and operational performance metrics
Ability to build strong relationships with veterinary professionals, medical leadership, and hospital partners
Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple hospitals and geographic markets
Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, veterinary management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region
Must live within Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, or New York; Chicago, IL ideal
7+ years of veterinary hospital leadership experience is an advantage
Experience as a Regional Manager, Area Manager, Hospital Administrator, Director of Operations, or senior veterinary practice leader is an advantage
Experience overseeing multiple hospitals, large multidisciplinary teams, or 24-hour emergency operations is an advantage
Experience supporting hospital integrations, new hospital openings, service expansions, or operational turnarounds is an advantage
Familiarity with veterinary practice management systems, financial reporting, and performance analytics is an advantage
CVPM, MBA, MHA, or similar professional credentials are an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Partnership with veterinary professionals and hospital leaders
Support for professional and leadership growth
Opportunities to contribute to new initiatives, hospital development, and organizational growth