Head of Health and Wellbeing

Join AniCura as a Head of Health and Wellbeing!!!

Imagine being at the heart of a mission that not only changes the lives of pets but also uplifts the people who make it possible. As the Head of Health and Wellbeing at AniCura, you’ll lead the charge in creating a culture where every associate—from veterinary teams in clinics to supporting staff—feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

If you’re ready to inspire change and lead with purpose, this is the role for you.

About AniCura:

AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specialized in veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura provides modern, high-quality veterinary care for pets at over 500 practices in 15 European countries and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. AniCura has a turnover of around $1B with the aspiration to expand business through a combination of organic growth and new hospital acquisitions. Every year, AniCura’s 12.000 passionate veterinary professionals attend to three million companion animal patients. Since 2018, AniCura has been a part of Mars Veterinary Health, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Role Overview:

In this dynamic role, you’ll design innovative programs tailored to the unique challenges of our diverse teams, blending compassion with data-driven insights to address their physical, mental, and emotional health. You’ll connect with leaders, champion wellbeing ambassadors across Europe, and shape the future of workplace care in a fast-paced, purpose-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Wellbeing Programs – Design, Development, and Implementation

• Analyze associate needs, recognizing the unique stressors faced by veterinary professionals.


• Create and execute programs promoting the physical, mental, social, and emotional health of associates.


• Partner with Internal Communication to enhance awareness and access to wellbeing initiatives across clinics and office locations.

2. Data-Driven Wellbeing Strategy

• Utilize data points such as MAS (Internal survey) and first-year turnover rates to identify root causes and opportunities for associate health improvements.


• Collaborate with P&O Systems to establish visibility into absence, health, and wellbeing data collection and analysis.

3. Wellbeing Champion Network

• Develop and nurture a community of wellbeing champions across the AniCura network.


• Foster peer-to-peer collaboration to drive grassroots health and wellbeing initiatives.

4. Partnerships and External Relationships

• Regularly connect with the Mars Ombudsman and AAP provider to gather insights and co-create impactful solutions.


• Represent AniCura in external networks to adopt and influence sustainable wellbeing practices within the veterinary industry and beyond.

5. Health and Safety Guidance

• Work with Compliance and Legal teams to provide group-level direction on health and safety matters in clinics.

6. Capability Development in Wellbeing

• Collaborate with Talent Development to integrate key wellbeing competencies into onboarding and development programs for managers and associates.


• Ensure continuous learning opportunities are aligned with associate health priorities.

7. Benefit Provider Management

• Develop and oversee relationships with key health and wellbeing benefits providers.


• Be an active member of external networks to contribute to developing sustainable processes/systems/interventions/ways of working which positively influence the lives of associates in the vet industry and wider where appropriate

Summary

1. 
   Job Title: Head of Health and Wellbeing


2. 
   Department: People and Organization


3. 
   Reports To: Head of P&O AniCura


4. 
   Location: Netherlands [Preferred] / Germany / Belgium [Hybrid working]


5. 
   Languages: Proficiency in English and any other European language is a plus.


6. 
   Contract: Full Time


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   Employment Visa: Preference for Candidates with a Valid Work Permit


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   Other key relationships: Member of AniCura P&O Leadership Team, close collaboration with Head of Business Partnering, P&O Market Leads and Global/EU Health and Wellbeing teams in MVH/Pet Care.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Health and Wellbeing, preferably within a multinational organization.


2. Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive programs.


3. Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct data analysis and benchmarking to inform decision-making.


4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


5. Proven leadership experience, including the ability to lead non direct reporting cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to successful completion.


6. Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.

As a Person, We Believe You Are

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   Customer-Centric: Prioritizes the needs of associates, stakeholders, and the organization to deliver impactful and meaningful solutions.


2. 
   Innovative Thinker: Promotes creativity and develops forward-thinking strategies to address challenges and opportunities.


3. 
   Resourceful Leader: Effectively utilizes available tools, data, and insights to achieve results and solve complex problems.


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   Collaborative Partner: Fosters teamwork and builds strong relationships across functions, levels, and geographies.


5. 
   Engagement Driver: Inspires and motivates associates, driving commitment and involvement in achieving shared goals.

Interested?

Please contact Lekya Kanamarlapudi, Group Corporate Recruitment Partner who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through clicking the apply button below.

AniCura is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.