Regional Field Manager

Dr Kelly's Surgical Unit

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of progressive leadership experience in veterinary operations with multi-site oversight.
  • Proven track record in developing Hospital Managers and ensuring performance accountability.
  • Experience in operational excellence, process improvement, and standardization across hospitals.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills with a strategic mindset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and veterinary PIMS systems for data analysis.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
  • Valid driver's license with the capacity for regular travel to hospitals.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field travel to hospitals, observing workflow and supporting Hospital Managers.
  • Ensure adherence to medical workflows for scalable growth.
  • Address escalated client and staff complaints swiftly.
  • Monitor daily operations and resolve market-specific issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with Hospital Managers on staff onboarding and training.
  • Implement audit schedules and conduct staff performance evaluations.
  • Lead regular meetings to align objectives and communicate updates.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life insurance and paid time off
  • Employee discounts
  • Support for professional growth with continuous education opportunities
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing company.
Full Job Description
Regional Field Manager

Position Overview:

The Regional Field Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, staff performance, and process efficiency within their assigned market. This role involves direct management of market-specific activities, staff accountability, and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Top-Priority Operational & Safety Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular field travel to hospitals within the region to observe workflow, support Hospital Managers, identify operational needs, and maintain a strong leadership presence.
  • Ensure medical workflows are consistently followed and optimized to support scalable, sustainable growth across all hospitals.
  • Handle escalated client (and staff) complaints.
  • Monitor day-to-day activities and address market-specific issues promptly.
  • Work with Hospital Managers (HMs) to ensure machine maintenance is up to date.
  • Provide first-response support for issues related to the POS system, EzyVet, client refunds, and post-surgical follow-up.

Staff Leadership, Hiring, & Development

  • Serve as the primary connection for HMs, acting as an active role model by demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and excellent client service.
  • Collaborate with Hospital Managers to onboard, train, and mentor new staff, fostering their professional development.
  • Prepare training plans and schedules for new hires.
  • Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and supporting Tech Experts and Field Trainers.

Accountability, Performance Management & Auditing

  • Development and implementation of a detailed schedule for auditing hospitals and technician performance.
  • Conduct quarterly evaluations of staff, holding them accountable for job duties and responsibilities.
  • Perform routine employee reviews, prepare correction discussions, and help staff set performance goals.
  • Conduct quarterly A-Player assessments for HMs and end-of-year reviews.
  • Review, approve, and audit payroll for assigned hospitals to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.

Communication, Culture & Meetings

  • Develop agendas and lead regular HM meetings to disseminate information, provide training, and align on goals.
  • Act as a liaison between leadership and HMs, promoting core values through weekly shout-outs and fostering a positive team culture.
  • Attend weekly leadership team meetings to report on KPIs, address inefficiencies, and propose solutions.
  • Participate in quarterly leadership meetings, providing updates on market performance and goals.
  • Collaborate with leadership and the Regional Veterinary Practice Manager to assess and address any staffing needs.

Measures of Success:

  • Achieving a fully staffed and trained market team with low turnover.
  • Consistently meeting KPI targets and maintaining process efficiencies.
  • Maintaining high employee satisfaction scores and fostering a strong team culture.
  • Delivering excellent client service with minimal complaints and swift resolution of issues.
  • Individual doctor revenue performance reliably meets established benchmarks.
  • Hospitals operate efficiently, maintaining low overtime while consistently meeting benchmarks for revenue per unit hour and surgeries per hour.
  • Maintaining high technician efficiency by ensuring optimal staffing, clear task delegation, and consistent adherence to productivity and workflow benchmarks.
  • Consistently contributes to organizational financial success through effective management of hospital operations, cost controls, revenue optimization, and alignment with company profitability targets.

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of progressive leadership experience in veterinary operations, includingmulti-site or regional oversightacross high-volume clinical or surgical environments.
  • Proven track record in leading and developing Hospital Managers, including coaching performance, ensuring accountability to KPIs, driving culture, and managing escalations across multiple sites.
  • Demonstrated success in operational excellence, including implementing standardization, process improvement, change management, and cross-hospital workflow optimization.
  • Advanced leadership, communication, and project-management skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams, manage competing priorities, and execute strategic initiatives across a region.
  • Experience managing budgets, forecasting, staffing models, and operational KPIsfor multiple hospitals or business units.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and veterinary PIMS systems, with the ability to analyze data, build reports, and translate insights into actionable operational strategies.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, including comfort with high-velocity environments, ambiguity, and rapid scaling.
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly to assigned hospitals(if relevant for your structure).

What we'll offer in return:

  • Highly competitive Compensation
  • Great Benefits - Health, Vision, Dental, 401K plus matching, Employee Discounts, PTO and MORE!
  • Opportunity to be part of a team that provides exemplary service to communities, pets and their owners. Feel good about the difference you're making!
  • We support your growth professionally and offer regular CE opportunities.
  • Career advancement opportunities. We are a growing company.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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