Executive Director of Programs and Veterinary Services
Tacoma, WA
Full Time
Senior Executive
We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Executive Director of Programs and Veterinary Services to join one of the Pacific Northwest's largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations. This contract-to-hire, fully onsite role is a rare opportunity to step into a transformational leadership position at a critical moment in the organization's history. The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinary operations leader who knows how to run a complex, multi-site organization - someone who leads with both clinical credibility and strong managerial instincts. This is not a purely clinical role. We are looking for someone who can manage people, drive accountability, and build a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all animal care programs and veterinary services across multiple facilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team including veterinary staff, animal welfare directors, and program managers
- Partner with organizational leadership in a co-leadership model to drive strategy, budget, and operations
- Ensure the highest standards of animal care and regulatory compliance across all departments
- Manage a diverse workforce including union and non-union staff and volunteers
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, veterinary partners, and community stakeholders
- Provide regular reporting and strategic updates to the Board of Directors
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Washington State DVM license in good standing by start date
- Ability to obtain DEA license for shelter drugs
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of senior management experience in a mid to large sized animal welfare or veterinary services organization
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Experience managing budgets and driving operational outcomes
- Multi-site veterinary or animal welfare operations experience
- Experience navigating union workforce dynamic
- CAWA certification or equivalent credential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k
- Mission-driven culture undergoing an exciting transformation
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