What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Engineering position at PetDesk?
About this role:
This VP of Engineering role is a critical leadership position responsible for driving technological innovation and operational excellence in our veterinary software products. The position exists to provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and people leadership to our engineering teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions that meet the needs of veterinary professionals and pet parents. The job is to oversee multiple development teams, manage talent, and align technical strategies with business goals. This leader will be instrumental in shaping our product roadmap, optimizing development processes, and fostering a culture of innovation. They will also play a crucial role in managing our cloud infrastructure and ensuring the reliability and security of our systems. Ultimately, this position is key to maintaining our competitive edge in the veterinary technology market and driving the company's growth through technological advancement.
Apply if you're excited to:
Pay Range
$210,000—$230,000 USD
Petvisor is the parent company of a family of brands that includes PetDesk, Vetstoria, WhiskerCloud, Kontak, and Groomer.io. Petvisor equips veterinary practices and pet services businesses with a suite of mobile-enabled tools, facilitating better communication, service, and client retention. The company's innovative approach supports over 10,000 veterinary clinics, 400 grooming facilities, and over 20 million pet parents globally.
We are an equal opportunity and strive for a culture where everyone feels empowered to celebrate their whole, authentic selves at work. We encourage varied approaches and points of view to cultivate an inclusive workplace where difference is valued. Diversity fuels innovation and strengthens our bond with our customers and the communities we serve.
Our recruiting process is rooted in "Who: The A Method of Hiring" and consists of an average 2-week hiring timeline. This standardized interview process allows candidates to answer the same questions, experience the same process, and ensure a fair performance review from multiple perspectives.
Please, no external recruiters—candidate profiles submitted from external recruiting agencies will not be considered.
Notice at Collection to Applicants Residing in California
Depending on your location, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate how we manage job applicants' data. Our full notice outlining how your data will be processed as part of the application procedure for application locations is available at this link. By submitting your application, you agree to our use and processing of your data as required.
This VP of Engineering role is a critical leadership position responsible for driving technological innovation and operational excellence in our veterinary software products. The position exists to provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and people leadership to our engineering teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions that meet the needs of veterinary professionals and pet parents. The job is to oversee multiple development teams, manage talent, and align technical strategies with business goals. This leader will be instrumental in shaping our product roadmap, optimizing development processes, and fostering a culture of innovation. They will also play a crucial role in managing our cloud infrastructure and ensuring the reliability and security of our systems. Ultimately, this position is key to maintaining our competitive edge in the veterinary technology market and driving the company's growth through technological advancement.
Apply if you're excited to:
- Lead and mentor a team of 45 engineers across 7 teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Develop and execute a comprehensive technical strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring the delivery of scalable, high-quality veterinary software products
- Manage the entire software development lifecycle, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints
- Optimize development processes and methodologies, implementing best practices to increase efficiency and product quality across all teams
- Collaborate with C-level executives and cross-functional leaders to align engineering efforts with company-wide initiatives and market demands
- Oversee the management of cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, ensuring 99.99% uptime of services and implementing robust security measures
- Drive talent acquisition and retention efforts, conducting quarterly performance reviews and creating professional development plans for team members
- Over 10 years of progressive software engineering experience, including 5 years in senior leadership, managing large-scale, mission-critical projects
- Proven track record leading geographically distributed engineering teams of 30 members
- Strong technical background in .NET, Python, or similar languages, with proficiency in cloud technologies (preferably AWS) and knowledge of DevOps practices
- Deep understanding of software development methodologies, best practices, and strategic problem-solving
- Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and ability to influence without direct authority
- Proficiency in project management, resource allocation, and balancing technical decisions with business needs
- Results-oriented, adaptable to ambiguity, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule to support global teams
- Relevant technical certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect), Agile, and PMP are beneficial; willingness to travel occasionally to international office locations
- Medical coverage for employees and dependents (80-90% covered by employer)
- Employer HSA contribution with HDHP
- 401(k) match up to 3.5%
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental & Vision coverage available
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Time Off & 13 Paid Annual Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pawternity Leave, Financial Pet Adoption Support & Subsidized Pet Insurance
- $250 Annual Stipend for Learning and Development
Pay Range
$210,000—$230,000 USD
Petvisor is the parent company of a family of brands that includes PetDesk, Vetstoria, WhiskerCloud, Kontak, and Groomer.io. Petvisor equips veterinary practices and pet services businesses with a suite of mobile-enabled tools, facilitating better communication, service, and client retention. The company's innovative approach supports over 10,000 veterinary clinics, 400 grooming facilities, and over 20 million pet parents globally.
We are an equal opportunity and strive for a culture where everyone feels empowered to celebrate their whole, authentic selves at work. We encourage varied approaches and points of view to cultivate an inclusive workplace where difference is valued. Diversity fuels innovation and strengthens our bond with our customers and the communities we serve.
Our recruiting process is rooted in "Who: The A Method of Hiring" and consists of an average 2-week hiring timeline. This standardized interview process allows candidates to answer the same questions, experience the same process, and ensure a fair performance review from multiple perspectives.
Please, no external recruiters—candidate profiles submitted from external recruiting agencies will not be considered.
Notice at Collection to Applicants Residing in California
Depending on your location, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate how we manage job applicants' data. Our full notice outlining how your data will be processed as part of the application procedure for application locations is available at this link. By submitting your application, you agree to our use and processing of your data as required.
Salary : $250 - $230,000
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