About this 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.
Project Overview
Project Shield is an initiative designed to establish compliant Health & Safety framework across all clinics. The project will address all regulatory gaps, standardize safety practices, and reduce the risk of exposure across the network.
The Role
The Project Manager, Project Shield position will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Project Shield from valuation to completion. This role is responsible for ensuring the project is delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations.
Working closely with Real Estate, Operations, Facilities, and Finance teams, the Project Manager will be responsible for the execution of approved capital scope, spend, and timing as it relates to all project initiatives across participating clinics.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Project Shield, from initiation through implementation and handover
- Coordinate and manage a designated portfolio of clinics participating in Project Shield; includes, but is not limited to, project planning, scheduling, risk management, and progress tracking
- Define and prepare project scope, estimates, deliveries, and timelines.
- Identify Health & Safety regulatory gaps across clinics and coordinate remediation plans by engaging and overseeing general contractors, consultants, vendors and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Real Estate, Minority Interests, Operations, Procurement, Marketing, Finance, and clinic managers to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
- Manage and coordinate project permitting, tender process and contracts with consultants and trades
- Oversee project invoicing from quotation approvals to invoice auditing with the Finance team.
- Prepare and deliver regular project updates, reports, and documentation to Senior Leadership outlining project timing, risks, and budget status.
- Conduct site visits as required for assessments, construction progress, turnover, close out, and deficiency reviews.
- Provide Real Estate support regarding lease schedules and construction requirements.
- Evaluate, plan, and recommend capital infrastructure improvements that align with organizational safety and operational priorities.
- Perform administrative functions and other duties as assigned to support the broader team
Background, Experience and Qualifications
- Post Secondary Education in Construction, Architectural Engineering, Business or related field. PMP considered an asset.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare, veterinary, and/or multi-site operations with exposure to facilities, capital planning, and project coordination.
- Minimum 2 years of experience leading projects across multiple stakeholders or locations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage several projects at various stages.
- Understanding of building systems, facility maintenance, and health and safety considerations. Familiarity with building codes is considered an asset.
- Extensive understanding of FF&E procurement and practices.
- Experience implementing process and procedural improvements.
- History of collaborating and managing high performing teams.
- Strong customer service mindset and professional communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic fast past environment.
- Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ServiceChannel.
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 [email protected].
Other facts
About VetStrategy / Daubigny
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.
What you'll do
- The Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Project Shield, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with Health & Safety regulations. Responsibilities include managing project scope, coordinating with various teams, and overseeing project progress and invoicing.
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