Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) are shaping the future of veterinary medicine as one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of animal hospitals in the United States. Backed by an elite private equity team, SVP + MVP are driven by a bold vision: to elevate the standard of care for companion animals while empowering veterinary teams with unmatched resources and support.
With over 800 hospitals nationwide and an extraordinary growth rate of five to ten acquisitions every month, we’re not just growing, we’re leading the industry. This rapid expansion is fueled by our passion for innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of veterinarians, team members, pets and their families.
Our team’s unwavering dedication has fueled this incredible success, with SVP + MVP now employing more than 20,000 team members across the country. This growth has earned us widespread recognition, including being named #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we’ve been honored on the Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" for five consecutive years (2018-2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal’s "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham for four years (2017-2021). In 2024, we were proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, and Young Professionals.
Joining SVP + MVP means stepping into a thriving organization where your contributions will help shape the future of veterinary care, and your career will grow alongside a company that’s redefining success in the industry. The opportunity to make an impact here is as limitless as our vision.
General Operational Responsibilities
Team
Hire, develop, motivate and hold accountable a team of 15-20 Hospital Managers
Engage and develop relationships with DVM staff to support a high standard of care is being performed
Oversee day to day operations of an assigned portfolio of hospitals with full P&L responsibility
Partner effectively with Regional Medical Director(s) to ensure highest standards of medical quality, client satisfaction, team engagement and financial performance are met
Demonstrate SVP’s mission, vision and values to each hospital team
Assist the Hospital Managers in organizing their staff around key priorities and goals
Provide performance and coaching feedback to Hospital Managers in a timely manner
Ensure Hospital Managers have fully staffed teams by guiding them to select and retain the best talent who work at a high level with great care and respect for patients, providers, doctors, fellow employees and policies
Ensure the Hospital Managers and teams are compliant with all policies and procedures
Lead weekly Hospital Manager cascade calls and one-on-one touch bases with your direct reports
Develop an effective in-person visit cadence for your hospital teams (extensive travel averaging 60% of time)
Facilitate communication, teamwork and workflow with hospital team to support our doctors
Review monthly doctor and paraprofessional schedules created by Hospital Managers
Financial
Develop insights and recommendations based on supported data and analytics to drive optimal hospital performance
Achieve monthly and annual financial budgets
Interpret, explain and manage the P&L statements for a hospital providing specific coaching to the Hospital Managers to manage variable expenses
Effectively communicate and provide performance and operational feedback back to the executive team
Hospital Operations
Implementation and ensured execution of company-wide initiatives
Ensure each hospital’s physical condition and appearance is consistent with SVP operating standards
Ensure each hospital is compliant with OSHA and other applicable local, state and federal regulations
Act as lead resource for recently acquired hospital acquisitions to ensure a smooth and effective transition
Continuously identify opportunities to improve patient, client, staff and organizational outcomes
Act as a liaison between Headquarters in Birmingham and your portfolio of hospitals