The Job Opportunity:
An established, veterinarian-led veterinary organization is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to help support its growing team and strengthen the employee experience across multiple veterinary practices.
This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape thoughtful people practices, support a positive workplace culture, and partner with veterinary and operational leaders to help teams succeed. The ideal candidate will bring a people-centered approach, a commitment to continuous improvement, and an understanding of how strong, supported teams contribute to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
Practice Information:
The organization is a family-owned, veterinarian-led network with numerous clinics. Its approach emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, compassionate leadership, and high-quality patient care. The organization values creating an environment where veterinary professionals and support teams feel respected, encouraged to develop their skills, and empowered to contribute to shared goals. Its people-focused culture is grounded in the principles of inspiring others, empowering teams, leading with purpose, embracing growth, and believing in the potential of individuals and the organization.
Role Responsibilities:
The Director of Human Resources will work closely with organizational leadership and practice managers to develop and maintain people strategies that support both employees and the organization’s continued growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Human Resources Strategy: Develop and implement HR initiatives that support organizational goals, employee retention, operational effectiveness, and a healthy workplace culture
- Employee Relations: Provide guidance on workplace concerns, performance matters, conflict resolution, and fair, consistent employee practices
- Culture and Engagement: Encourage an inclusive, supportive environment built on communication, accountability, well-being, and mutual respect
- Recruitment and Workforce Planning: Collaborate with recruiting and operational teams on hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, student engagement, and retention
- Learning and Professional Development: Support leadership training, mentorship, succession planning, career development, and opportunities for employees to grow within the organization
- Compliance and Risk Management: Maintain HR policies and procedures that align with applicable employment laws and current human resources best practices
- Performance Management: Strengthen goal setting, coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and leadership development processes
- Compensation and Benefits: Guide compensation, benefits, recognition, and employee rewards programs to promote fairness, competitiveness, and retention
- HR Systems and Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve HR technology, reporting, policies, and processes to support a growing multi-site organization
- Leadership Collaboration: Serve as a trusted resource for executive leaders, practice managers, and other team members, helping them navigate people-related challenges and opportunities
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Significant human resources leadership experience, preferably in a multi-site, healthcare, veterinary, or service-based organization
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, HR compliance, performance management, and organizational development
- Experience developing and implementing HR strategies that support organizational growth and change
- Familiarity with employment practices across multiple locations or jurisdictions
- Strong communication, coaching, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- A leadership style that emphasizes accountability, empathy, partnership, and service to others
- A genuine interest in employee engagement, leadership development, and building supportive workplaces
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related field
- Advanced education or professional HR certification is preferred but not required
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive compensation
- A meaningful leadership role with the ability to influence organizational culture and employee experience
- Collaboration with a supportive leadership team
- Opportunities to develop HR programs, strengthen leadership capabilities, and improve workplace practices
- The ability to contribute to the long-term success of veterinary teams and the delivery of high-quality patient care
- A culture that values mentorship, continuous learning, collaboration, and individual growth
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