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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Eastern Time Zone (Remote; up to 20% travel)
Preferred: Central North Carolina or South Florida
Hospitals Supported:
- Quartet Veterinary Specialty Hospital (Cary, NC)
- Coral Springs Animal Hospital (Coral Springs, FL)
Additional hospitals may be added over time
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
About the Role
The Regional Operations Director plays a critical leadership role within the EVG Specialty Network, driving performance, growth, and operational excellence across multiple specialty hospitals. This position is responsible for overseeing financial outcomes, scaling services, and supporting the development of high-performing hospital teams. You'll partner closely with Medical Directors, Practice Managers, and Hospital Administrators to execute strategic initiatives, expand capabilities, and deliver exceptional patient care and client experiences. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of a growing veterinary specialty network.
Operational & Financial Leadership:
- Own full operational and financial performance for assigned hospitals
- Partner with Finance and hospital leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance targets
- Monitor key metrics and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability
- Conduct regular operating reviews to assess performance and drive action plans
- Develop ROI analyses and business cases for capital investments
Growth & Expansion:
- Lead strategic growth initiatives, including new department development
- Identify opportunities to expand services, increase access to care, and improve throughput
- Support hospitals in scaling operations to meet increasing demand
Leadership & Talent Development:
- Coach and mentor hospital leaders to build accountability and strong performance cultures
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit and retain top veterinary and support talent
- Build leadership bench strength and support succession planning
Compliance & Operational Excellence:
- Ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions proactively
Collaboration & Communication:
- Act as a key liaison between hospitals and corporate teams
- Partner with HR, Marketing, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to drive results
- Foster alignment, transparency, and shared accountability across the network
Travel & On-Site Leadership:
- Travel up to 20% to provide hands-on support and leadership
- Maintain a visible, engaged presence within hospitals to build trust and credibility
What We're Looking For
- 5–7+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-site veterinary or healthcare operations
- Proven success driving financial performance, operational improvement, and growth
- Strong business acumen (budgeting, forecasting, KPI management)
- Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and build high-performing teams
- Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Must be based in the Eastern Time Zone (Central NC or South FL preferred) and ability to travel up to 20%
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement plans)
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing specialty veterinary network
US Pay Range $145,000—$155,000 USD
Location: Eastern Time Zone (Remote; up to 20% travel)
Preferred: Central North Carolina or South Florida
Hospitals Supported:
- Quartet Veterinary Specialty Hospital (Cary, NC)
- Coral Springs Animal Hospital (Coral Springs, FL)
Additional hospitals may be added over time
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
About the Role
The Regional Operations Director plays a critical leadership role within the EVG Specialty Network, driving performance, growth, and operational excellence across multiple specialty hospitals. This position is responsible for overseeing financial outcomes, scaling services, and supporting the development of high-performing hospital teams. You'll partner closely with Medical Directors, Practice Managers, and Hospital Administrators to execute strategic initiatives, expand capabilities, and deliver exceptional patient care and client experiences. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of a growing veterinary specialty network.
Operational & Financial Leadership:
- Own full operational and financial performance for assigned hospitals
- Partner with Finance and hospital leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance targets
- Monitor key metrics and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability
- Conduct regular operating reviews to assess performance and drive action plans
- Develop ROI analyses and business cases for capital investments
Growth & Expansion:
- Lead strategic growth initiatives, including new department development
- Identify opportunities to expand services, increase access to care, and improve throughput
- Support hospitals in scaling operations to meet increasing demand
Leadership & Talent Development:
- Coach and mentor hospital leaders to build accountability and strong performance cultures
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit and retain top veterinary and support talent
- Build leadership bench strength and support succession planning
Compliance & Operational Excellence:
- Ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions proactively
Collaboration & Communication:
- Act as a key liaison between hospitals and corporate teams
- Partner with HR, Marketing, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to drive results
- Foster alignment, transparency, and shared accountability across the network
Travel & On-Site Leadership:
- Travel up to 20% to provide hands-on support and leadership
- Maintain a visible, engaged presence within hospitals to build trust and credibility
What We're Looking For
- 5–7+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-site veterinary or healthcare operations
- Proven success driving financial performance, operational improvement, and growth
- Strong business acumen (budgeting, forecasting, KPI management)
- Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and build high-performing teams
- Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Must be based in the Eastern Time Zone (Central NC or South FL preferred) and ability to travel up to 20%
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement plans)
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing specialty veterinary network
US Pay Range $145,000—$155,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Chief Operating Officer
Verify your degree field supports specialty occupation
COO petitions face RFE risk when the degree field appears unrelated to operations management. Cross-reference your credentials against the O*NET occupation profile for Chief Executives to confirm your educational background aligns with USCIS specialty occupation standards.
Target employers with cap-exempt H-1B filing history
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with research institutions, and government-related entities file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. COO roles at these organizations skip the lottery entirely, giving you a clear path to sponsorship without the April registration window pressure.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter COO openings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have sponsored similar executive roles before, so you're not cold-pitching sponsorship to HR teams unfamiliar with the process.
Negotiate prevailing wage compliance before signing an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your compensation meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-1021 before finalizing your offer letter to confirm the proposed salary clears the threshold.
Request premium processing for executive-level petitions
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing. For COO hires, employers typically absorb this cost given seniority, and it eliminates uncertainty during notice periods, board approvals, or investor due diligence tied to leadership transitions.
Document operational scope to satisfy specialty occupation scrutiny
USCIS increasingly audits COO petitions where the role description overlaps with general management. Work with your employer to build a job description that ties day-to-day duties to specific technical or specialized knowledge, not just oversight responsibilities.
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Find Chief Operating Officer JobsChief Operating Officer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Operating Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, operations management, or engineering. USCIS applies heightened scrutiny to executive titles because the duties can appear general. Your employer's petition needs to connect the COO's specific responsibilities to a directly related degree field, not just business broadly.
Which industries most actively sponsor H-1B visas for COO positions?
Technology, healthcare systems, manufacturing, and financial services file the highest volume of H-1B LCAs for senior operations roles. These sectors have complex, cross-functional operations that justify specialized executive leadership. You can identify employers with active sponsorship history for COO-level roles by searching Migrate Mate, which filters by verified LCA filings.
Can an H-1B holder change employers to take a COO role mid-petition year?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, not after it's approved, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't been out of status. Your new employer files the petition and you can transition immediately, which matters when a COO offer moves quickly through board approval.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect executive-level candidates seeking COO roles?
COO roles at for-profit employers are cap-subject, meaning your employer must register you in USCIS's annual lottery each March. Cap-exempt employers including universities, nonprofit research institutions, and affiliated entities are not subject to the lottery. If you're targeting for-profit companies, the annual cap deadline and lottery selection rate are factors to plan your job search timeline around.
What documentation does an employer typically need to sponsor an H-1B for a COO?
Your employer files a certified LCA with DOL, then submits Form I-129 to USCIS with supporting evidence that the COO role qualifies as a specialty occupation. That evidence includes a detailed job description, organizational chart showing where the COO sits, and documentation of the business need for a degree-level hire. Your own credentials, transcripts, and any equivalency evaluations are submitted alongside.
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