VP of Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Hospitals 10-26
Operations | Hybrid in San Francisco, CA | Full Time | From $175,000 to $225,000 per year
Curo Pet Care is looking for a highly experienced leader in the veterinary or broader medical/service industry to serve as Vice President of Specialty and Emergency Hospitals. This executive role will oversee existing hospitals, lead the development and launch of new locations, and build strong clinical and operational leadership teams. Working closely with the CEO and corporate leadership, this role will drive financial performance, operational excellence, and scalable growth across the portfolio.
We are a team of successful entrepreneurs and doctors using our own capital to improve the veterinary industry. It’s our mission to partner with medical and management teams at the practices we acquire or start to provide the best, progressive, leading edge, compassionate care to our staff, patients and clients. Our practices have industry leading medical teams, state of the art equipment, dedicated support staff and loyal customers. They are highly profitable and well positioned for growth with strong support from the ownership team. A leading national veterinary hospital partnership network with over 80 general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals, Curo is at the forefront of de novo hospital development across the full spectrum of veterinary care today.
As Vice President of Specialty and Emergency Hospitals, you will be responsible for:
- Portfolio Leadership & Financial Performance
- Own the operational and financial performance of all Specialty & Emergency hospitals, including revenue growth, profitability, budgeting, and key performance metrics.
- Operational Excellence
- Oversee hospital operations, implement best practices, and build scalable systems and regional leadership structures to support high-quality care and efficient performance.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Recruit, lead, and develop high-performing clinical and operational leaders, including Medical Directors and Regional Managers, while fostering accountability and strong hospital cultures.
- New Hospital Development & Expansion
- Lead the planning, development, opening, and successful ramp-up of new Specialty & Emergency hospitals in partnership with internal teams.
- Specialist Recruitment & Partnerships
- Build relationships with veterinary specialists, clinical leaders, and training programs to develop a strong pipeline of founding partners and key clinical hires.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Finance, Marketing, Real Estate, HR, and other corporate functions to execute growth initiatives, optimize hospital performance, and support long-term strategic objectives.
In order to attract the right leader to join our team, we are offering the following benefits:
- Highly competitive salary ($175k to $225k+ based on experience)
- Bonus structures
- Potential for equity ownership
- Health insurance
- 401k
- Personal pet care discount
- Vacation and paid holidays
Timing: Immediate to near-term start (October 2026)
About Curo Pet Care
www.curopet.com
Curo Pet Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, Curo Pet Care will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Employment with Curo Pet Care is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.
