Top Benefits
About the role
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
We Bring This To Life Through Three Promises
- Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
- Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
- Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.
Guided by our values— We Care, We Dare, We Share —we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.
The Role Reporting to the National Director of Commercial Services, the Professional Engagement Veterinarian’s main objective is to collaborate with all clinics across the country in alignment with Procurement and Commercial Services best practices.
Ideally, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, the successful candidate is an extraordinary relationship builder and collaborator who drives cross-functional team engagement to capture contributions that will drive sourcing to ensure compliant clinical best practice guidelines.
This is a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with supplier partners and clinics.
- Day-to-day management and building relationships with industry partners, through regular follow-up meetings with supplier knowledge experts and wider team. Escalate issues and challenges as appropriate.
- Remain up-to-date with the product and service portfolio of our key partners
- Regular communication with clinics to share information around procurement and supplier agreements.
- Support the maintenance of any procurement related information that is shared with clinic and operations staff (handbooks, guidelines, procedures)
- Regular discussion and alignment with the National Medical Advisory Board to ensure procurement and clinical interests are aligned and working together (one-team)
- Onboarding - Ensure all clinics joining the group are being on boarded to our best practices and ensure necessary changes are implemented
- Create and implement KPIs and dashboard with Operations Analytics team to follow-up and find areas of improvement for newly onboarded hospitals
Background, Experience And Qualifications
- 8+ years of veterinary experience, general management experience, gained in the veterinary industry
- A good understanding of the needs from the veterinarians and technicians, being able to advise on clinical product choices (example pharma)
- Excellent ability to influence and convey information to others in an effective manner; positive, clear and to the point
- Makes clear, consistent, transparent decisions; acts with integrity in all decision making; distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information and makes timely decisions based on a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment
- Strong capacity to build and manage relationships with external vendors; establish trust and build value together
- Able to build momentum with short-term gains as well as delivering strategic and sustainable improvements
- Excellent ability to persuade through figures and facts, influence and explore positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptance of all parties and meet our strategic objectives
- High energy, creative, contemporary thinker, influencer, collaborator, team player
- Understands change management concepts and can support people and teams through change, growth and scale in a fast paced environment
- Flexible and agile, comfortable navigating through challenging and complex situations
- A superior focus on the details, proactive and tech savvy approach
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, independent and creative thinking
- Bilingualism (English and French) is preferred but not a must
- Comfortable being around pets when visiting the office
Our Ideal Candidate Possesses The Following Cultural Competencies We are Relationship Focused!
- In every interaction with the hospitals, we build and maintain personal connections and trust. All relationships matter regardless of different levels, functions, cultures or geography.
We Collaborate!
- Different perspectives are encouraged as we look for the best way to do things. We collaborate with the hospitals and one another to ensure that all work is in the best interest of the hospital and takes into account the unique needs of each location. We are externally focused on our hospitals rather than only internally focused on our processes.
We Speak the Truth!
- We are honest and transparent. We can question or challenge without fear of negative repercussions. We support one another and take responsibility for ourselves.
We are Humble!
- We’re all in this together. There is no room for ego or hierarchy mentality here. We are unpretentious and approachable. We support and appreciate one another. We regularly seek feedback without defensiveness. We reflect on our activities and the impact we have on others.
We Take Care of the Rest!
- We view everything we do through the lens of the hospitals. We seek to understand first. Every decision we make is based on impact to patient care, client service, and hospital teams. We do what’s best for the hospitals, not just Home Office.
About Us VetStrategy is a 100% Canadian operated group of veterinary clinics with locations throughout Canada. We believe that veterinary clinics are an integral part of the community they serve and as such we put a large focus on community-based activities and initiatives. Every clinic we partner with is unique and serves a very diverse client base.
Connect With Us! Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a Unique Community of Excellence. VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
Please apply through the application link or email: sylvia.king@VetStrategy.com
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
About VetStrategy
Being part of VetStrategy is about being part of something bigger – an ever-growing community, where we connect person-to-person and skill-to-need, united by a common purpose of healthy animals, happy owners. From our humble beginning in 2006 to the present day, we continue to make a difference in the lives of people who have dedicated themselves to this industry.
When VetStrategy co-founders Orin Litman and his wife, Dr. Michelle Cutler, decided to acquire McLean Animal Hospital in 2006, they focused on three promises – our Customer Promise of world-class veterinary care, delivered locally; our People Promise, to be a great place to work; and our Sustainability Promise to be a force for good for patients, people and our plant.
Keeping our three promises led VetStrategy to become the leading veterinary network in Canada, with veterinary practices, 24-hour emergency care, and specialty hospitals coast-to-coast. We have developed and refined a model for supporting our practices across the country.
What we do:
We care for those dedicated to caring for animals by creating a workplace where we focus on innovation, engagement, and teamwork.
We know the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into building each practice, and we don’t want to touch that – we truly embrace the uniqueness of each clinic. Our heritage first approach means we won’t change a clinic’s name, culture or heritage.
We understand the challenges our veterinary teams face and are committed to doing what’s right – for them, their clients, and their patients.
We care about the future of veterinary medicine. Everything we do comes back to ensuring that veterinarians have the time, support, and infrastructure to focus on responsible medicine and quality care.
We believe in empowering our support office and clinic staff and providing them opportunities to develop their skills and grow in their careers.
Top Benefits
About the role
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
We Bring This To Life Through Three Promises
- Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
- Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
- Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.
Guided by our values— We Care, We Dare, We Share —we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.
The Role Reporting to the National Director of Commercial Services, the Professional Engagement Veterinarian’s main objective is to collaborate with all clinics across the country in alignment with Procurement and Commercial Services best practices.
Ideally, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, the successful candidate is an extraordinary relationship builder and collaborator who drives cross-functional team engagement to capture contributions that will drive sourcing to ensure compliant clinical best practice guidelines.
This is a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with supplier partners and clinics.
- Day-to-day management and building relationships with industry partners, through regular follow-up meetings with supplier knowledge experts and wider team. Escalate issues and challenges as appropriate.
- Remain up-to-date with the product and service portfolio of our key partners
- Regular communication with clinics to share information around procurement and supplier agreements.
- Support the maintenance of any procurement related information that is shared with clinic and operations staff (handbooks, guidelines, procedures)
- Regular discussion and alignment with the National Medical Advisory Board to ensure procurement and clinical interests are aligned and working together (one-team)
- Onboarding - Ensure all clinics joining the group are being on boarded to our best practices and ensure necessary changes are implemented
- Create and implement KPIs and dashboard with Operations Analytics team to follow-up and find areas of improvement for newly onboarded hospitals
Background, Experience And Qualifications
- 8+ years of veterinary experience, general management experience, gained in the veterinary industry
- A good understanding of the needs from the veterinarians and technicians, being able to advise on clinical product choices (example pharma)
- Excellent ability to influence and convey information to others in an effective manner; positive, clear and to the point
- Makes clear, consistent, transparent decisions; acts with integrity in all decision making; distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information and makes timely decisions based on a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment
- Strong capacity to build and manage relationships with external vendors; establish trust and build value together
- Able to build momentum with short-term gains as well as delivering strategic and sustainable improvements
- Excellent ability to persuade through figures and facts, influence and explore positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptance of all parties and meet our strategic objectives
- High energy, creative, contemporary thinker, influencer, collaborator, team player
- Understands change management concepts and can support people and teams through change, growth and scale in a fast paced environment
- Flexible and agile, comfortable navigating through challenging and complex situations
- A superior focus on the details, proactive and tech savvy approach
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, independent and creative thinking
- Bilingualism (English and French) is preferred but not a must
- Comfortable being around pets when visiting the office
Our Ideal Candidate Possesses The Following Cultural Competencies We are Relationship Focused!
- In every interaction with the hospitals, we build and maintain personal connections and trust. All relationships matter regardless of different levels, functions, cultures or geography.
We Collaborate!
- Different perspectives are encouraged as we look for the best way to do things. We collaborate with the hospitals and one another to ensure that all work is in the best interest of the hospital and takes into account the unique needs of each location. We are externally focused on our hospitals rather than only internally focused on our processes.
We Speak the Truth!
- We are honest and transparent. We can question or challenge without fear of negative repercussions. We support one another and take responsibility for ourselves.
We are Humble!
- We’re all in this together. There is no room for ego or hierarchy mentality here. We are unpretentious and approachable. We support and appreciate one another. We regularly seek feedback without defensiveness. We reflect on our activities and the impact we have on others.
We Take Care of the Rest!
- We view everything we do through the lens of the hospitals. We seek to understand first. Every decision we make is based on impact to patient care, client service, and hospital teams. We do what’s best for the hospitals, not just Home Office.
About Us VetStrategy is a 100% Canadian operated group of veterinary clinics with locations throughout Canada. We believe that veterinary clinics are an integral part of the community they serve and as such we put a large focus on community-based activities and initiatives. Every clinic we partner with is unique and serves a very diverse client base.
Connect With Us! Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a Unique Community of Excellence. VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
Please apply through the application link or email: sylvia.king@VetStrategy.com
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
About VetStrategy
Being part of VetStrategy is about being part of something bigger – an ever-growing community, where we connect person-to-person and skill-to-need, united by a common purpose of healthy animals, happy owners. From our humble beginning in 2006 to the present day, we continue to make a difference in the lives of people who have dedicated themselves to this industry.
When VetStrategy co-founders Orin Litman and his wife, Dr. Michelle Cutler, decided to acquire McLean Animal Hospital in 2006, they focused on three promises – our Customer Promise of world-class veterinary care, delivered locally; our People Promise, to be a great place to work; and our Sustainability Promise to be a force for good for patients, people and our plant.
Keeping our three promises led VetStrategy to become the leading veterinary network in Canada, with veterinary practices, 24-hour emergency care, and specialty hospitals coast-to-coast. We have developed and refined a model for supporting our practices across the country.
What we do:
We care for those dedicated to caring for animals by creating a workplace where we focus on innovation, engagement, and teamwork.
We know the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into building each practice, and we don’t want to touch that – we truly embrace the uniqueness of each clinic. Our heritage first approach means we won’t change a clinic’s name, culture or heritage.
We understand the challenges our veterinary teams face and are committed to doing what’s right – for them, their clients, and their patients.
We care about the future of veterinary medicine. Everything we do comes back to ensuring that veterinarians have the time, support, and infrastructure to focus on responsible medicine and quality care.
We believe in empowering our support office and clinic staff and providing them opportunities to develop their skills and grow in their careers.