ABOUT VEG

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most by challenging norms and fixing the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7/365, and created an ER experience that focuses on what our pets and pet parents really need. We've done the same for our people (VEGgies), finding a way to say YES so they can feel empowered to achieve great things, grow in unexpected ways, and find a place where they truly belong.

We're rethinking emergency care from every angle—from how we run our hospitals to how we support the people working inside them. That's where our headquarters team comes in. Whether building technology to make our hospitals more efficient, recruiting and growing incredible VEGgies, or bringing our brand to life through marketing, our VQ (VEG Headquarters) team makes it all possible—ensuring our hospitals and people have everything they need to help pets and their families.

VEG is a 2025 certified Great Place to Work®.

THE JOB

VEG is hiring a Senior Director, Leadership Development to build and scale transformative leadership programs for our field leaders nationwide. At VEG, we find a way to say YES – and this role is all about unlocking the potential of our core hospital leaders so they can inspire and guide their teams to deliver world-class emergency veterinary care. This person will lead an expert team and partner across Operations, Talent, and L + D to ensure leadership development at VEG is role-specific, values-driven, and the gold standard. Spanning the full leadership lifecycle, this person will shape what great leadership looks like at VEG, today and into the future. This role is perfect for a senior leader eager to drive impact across hundreds of people leaders in a high-growth, mission-driven environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Strategic Planning: Shape the long-term vision for leadership development—and continuously evolve it to stay ahead of VEG's growth and an ever-changing business landscape.
VEG Learning Ecosystem: Serve as a strategic partner to Learning and Development to build a seamless, scalable learning environment that drives growth at every level.
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Forge strong partnerships to ensure leadership programs reflect real hospital needs and support VEG's strategic priorities.
Learning Journey Design: Create role-specific development pathways that grow leaders across every stage of their career at VEG.
Team Leadership: Build, coach and inspire a high-performing, creative, and collaborative team - while holding them to a high bar.
Operational Excellence: Ensure smooth, scalable delivery of leadership development across hospitals – fully integrated with existing learning systems and aligned with business priorities and OKRs.
Data and Insights: Measure what matters. Use metrics and feedback to refine and elevate leadership development.

WHAT YOU NEED

8+ years of experience of progressive experience in Business, Education, Human Resources, or related fields, with a strong focus on Leadership Development, Organizational Development, or Learning Strategy background
5+ years of senior-level experience leading high-performing teams and owning the design and delivery of scalable, high-impact leadership programs
Experience in founder-led, high-growth and/or multi-site environments (preferred)
Expertise building role-specific learning journeys across diverse leadership populations
Strategic mindset with hands-on approach, able to shift seamlessly between high-level thinking and execution in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional collaboration and communications skills, with a history of partnering with operations leaders, executives, and cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and data skills; ability to define and use metrics to drive insights and performance (Excel/Google Sheets required; Tableau preferred)
Expertise in adult learning theory, leadership assessment, and experiential learning models (preferred)
Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, both live and virtual formats
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Education, Organizational Design, Business, or a related field is a plus
Ability to work from our White Plains, NY office four days per week

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

Competitive compensation ($180,000 - $220,000 annual compensation), and generous 401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and access to free therapy or counseling
Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, and offering inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
Unlimited PTO to use for vacation or sick days - however you need it!
Generous referral rewards, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people.
And the little (big) things, like casual office attire, ability to bring your fur baby to work, cool VEG swag, food in the fridge for when you're hungry and free lunches twice a week!!
Company laptop and a monthly cell phone reimbursement

BETTER TOGETHER: WHY IN PERSON MATTERS AT VEG HQ

Our hospitals thrive on in-person collaboration, and VQ is no different. Time in the office sparks stronger connections, meaningful conversations, and better results—all bringing our core values to life. We prioritize being present because our values are best achieved side by side. Plus, we make getting here easy with free parking and a shuttle from the White Plains Metro-North station.

DEI

At VEG, diversity is a strength that fuels innovation and compassion. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most"—and we do that best when VEGgies feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to building a culture that reflects the communities we serve, where different perspectives are celebrated, voices are heard, and everyone has equitable opportunities to grow. Saying yes to VEG means helping us become the world's veterinary emergency company, together.

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