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

As a People Partner, you have the unique opportunity to create extraordinary experiences for our VEGgies. Your work is at the heart of what makes VEG an incredible place to work—a place where people can genuinely brag about their jobs.

By being present in our hospitals, you bring the VEG way to life. You’re not just solving problems; you’re building relationships, driving innovation, and creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued. Whether you're collaborating with Market Owners, regional leaders, or local teams, you're helping to turn big-picture initiatives into meaningful, day-to-day moments that inspire our VEGgies to thrive.

You get to dive into the real experiences of our VEGgies—listening to their stories, celebrating their successes, and identifying opportunities to make things even better. And when challenges arise, you're there to guide us in doing the unexpected—delivering creative, people-first solutions that elevate the VEG experience across all our hospitals.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Act as the strategic partner to Regional and Local leaders to drive people strategy and initiatives for your region.  Partner with VQ, regional People, Operations, Nursing, and Medical Directors to execute a regional people strategy supporting the front lines and local leaders (hospital managers, nursing managers, and medical directors). Travel to hospitals weekly within assigned geography to maintain a constant People Team presence while building and maintaining positive relationships with VEGgies and leaders on-site.  Support the development and completion of annual People  processes including: talent reviews, engagement surveys, performance planning, annual performance reviews, retention initiatives and compensation reviews. Partner with the local and regional teams to understand performance concerns and opportunities, and to identify and address the root cause.  Enhance field leadership effectiveness and capabilities by assessing individual development needs and  building development plans, offering effective and holistic solutions to improve performance in our VEGgies, in partnership with the local leadership team. Provide direct coaching and consultation to the regional and local leaders to build and develop greater organizational capability. Assess and proactively troubleshoot medium and high risk concerns and consult on appropriate solutions/follow up. Respond appropriately to employee questions and concerns in a timely manner. Guide, train and direct local leaders on the execution of HR policies and processes to ensure appropriate legal (EEO, ADA, FMLA, etc.) and company adherence. Assist hospital teams and leadership with onboarding to ensure a seamless experience for our new employees. Help troubleshoot payroll/time clock and benefits issues; provide benefits training and information to hospital teams. Assess hospital environments during visits and explore solutions with management for improvement, making recommendations to local and regional leaders. Ensure each hospital is embodying the VEG culture and our core values of Openness, Togetherness, Heroic Helping and Meaningful Moments. Partner with regional Talent Partners on hospital staffing.  Perform other duties as assigned.

 

WHAT YOU NEED

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related preferred. Minimum of 4 years of progressive human resources with HR Generalist focus.  A record of success in driving human resources policies and practices to achieve positive organizational change that enhances employee experience and builds on company culture. Previous experience managing complex employee relations issues and facilitating difficult conversations. General knowledge of HR practices including benefits, compensation, employment law, performance management, employee relations policies and procedures, learning and development and recruiting. Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills Must be able to present concepts and recommendation to all levels of management Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse tasks Ability to travel up to 50-70% of the time PHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

 

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

Competitive compensation ($110,000 - $120,000 annual salary), 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

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.