Chief Operations Officer

Veterinary United

$150K — $200K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of senior leadership experience in multi-site operations, preferably in veterinary, healthcare, or service sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-growth environments as a systems-thinker.
  • A strong servant leadership mindset, emphasizing values in people, process, and purpose.
  • Exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Passionate about leading with impact, compassion, and a bold vision.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the operational strategy for over 25 hospitals and expanding service lines.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing operations team; develop KPIs and workflows that reflect company values.
  • Partner closely with the executive team to align strategic goals with scalable infrastructure.
  • Support site leaders and regional teams to deliver exceptional care and team experiences.
  • Manage expansion initiatives, ensuring clarity and consistency in organizational change.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration across clinical, HR, finance, and marketing teams.

Benefits

  • Executive-level compensation and performance bonus.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, and 401(k) with match.
  • Generous PTO and support for continuing education.
  • Collaborative leadership culture with direct access to founders.
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a growing, family-owned organization.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Metro Detroit, MI (On-Site, Multi-Clinic Involvement)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive operational strategy across 25+ hospitals and growing service lines (boarding, daycare, training).
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing operations team; develop KPIs, workflows, and accountability systems that reflect our values.
  • Partner closely with the CEO, CMO, CFO, and recruiting to align organizational goals with scalable infrastructure.
  • Support site leaders and regional teams in delivering exceptional care and consistent team experience.
  • Manage expansion initiatives, new hospital integrations, and organizational change with clarity and consistency.
  • Cultivate cross-functional collaboration across clinical, HR, finance, and marketing teams.

You're a Great Fit If You:
  • Have 10+ years of senior leadership experience in multi-site operations - ideally in veterinary, healthcare, or service industries.
  • Are a systems-thinker who thrives in fast-growth environments and believes culture is a strategy.
  • Are values-driven with a servant leadership mindset - focused on people, process, and purpose.
  • Bring exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and decision-making to every table you sit at.
  • Want to lead with impact, compassion, and bold vision in a company that believes in its people.

What We Offer:
  • Executive-level compensation and performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
  • Generous PTO and continuing education support
  • Collaborative leadership culture with direct access to founders
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a rapidly growing, family-owned organization

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