Veterinary General Manager

Are you a seasoned operational leader ready to lead one of the most dynamic specialty and emergency hospitals in New England?

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is seeking a General Manager to serve as the senior executive leader of a high-performing, multi-specialty referral hospital generating more than $40M in annual revenue. This is a senior leadership role with real weight: financial performance, people, and culture, at a hospital where the work genuinely matters.

MVMC is a multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital in Scarborough, Maine, and the region's premier destination for advanced veterinary care. Backed by Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, we combine the resources of a national platform with the soul of an independent hospital. Our team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and support staff deliver exceptional outcomes for patients and referring veterinarians across northern New England.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Operational Excellence -You will define and enforce the hospital's operating system to optimize patient flow and throughput, align cross-departmental coordination, and establish the SOPs and escalation frameworks that keep the hospital running smoothly by design
• Strategic Leadership-You will set the long-term direction of the hospital in partnership with Rarebreed leadership, identify growth opportunities, and position MVMC competitively in the New England market, translating vision into execution across every department.
• Financial Performance You own the hospital P&L. That means building and managing the annual budget, driving revenue and margin performance, analyzing variances, and holding the leadership team accountable for their financial outcomes.
• Workforce & Retention You'll develop a forward-looking staffing plan across clinician, technician, support, and administrative teams; own retention strategy; monitor burnout signals; and drive a culture where people want to stay and grow.
• Medical Partnership You and the Medical Director lead as integrated peers. You'll provide the operational and business platform that makes clinical excellence possible — and you'll be the go-to partner for physicians when operational issues need to be resolved with urgency.
• Leadership Development -You'll develop a leadership bench that can carry the hospital forward — identifying talent, developing managers through real coaching and structured development, and holding leaders accountable for the performance of their teams.
• Risk Management-OSHA, DEA, controlled substances, incident management, safety and emergency protocols — you own it, proactively.
• Client & Community Experience You'll champion the client experience and referral relationships that make MVMC the specialty destination of choice in this market.
• Capital & Facilities You're the hospital-side owner for equipment, facilities, and capital planning and the operational lead for any hospital projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
• 8 years of progressive leadership experience in veterinary, human healthcare, or comparable service-based operations of the same and size and capacity
• 4 years in a senior operational leadership role with full P&L ownership
• Complex multi-departmental management experience; experience leading other leaders required
• Specialty veterinary, multi-specialty referral, or comparable healthcare environment strongly preferred
• Experience leading through periods of growth or organizational transition preferred
• Strong financial acumen including P&L ownership, budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI management
• High emotional intelligence; ability to lead through influence and authority
• Ability to partner with medical leaders as a true peer
• Demonstrated ability to make and defend difficult decisions under pressure
• Proven track record of financial performance, operational improvement, and team development
• Capacity to execute on multiple workstreams in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, leaders, clinicians, clients, and corporate partners

BENEFITS

As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding and rewarding:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% (after 6 months)
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and wellness support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Mental health resources, plus so much more

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

WHY MVMC?

You'll lead a hospital that is already excellent and has the resources to go further. With the backing of Rarebreed's platform, you'll have support in Finance, People Operations, Marketing, IT, and more, so you can spend your energy on leadership, not infrastructure. The work matters. MVMC exists to deliver exceptional specialty and emergency care when patients and families need it most. That mission shapes everything we do.

You'll have real authority. This is a full-scope leadership role with genuine accountability. You own the outcomes, and you'll have the platform to deliver them. This team is ready for you. MVMC has a talented, dedicated clinical and operational team that wants strong, consistent leadership. They're here. They're good. They need a great GM.

Scarborough, Maine is the southern gateway to Maine's coast, with easy access to Portland's vibrant food, arts, and outdoor scene. A genuinely great place to live.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.