About CoVet
CoVet is an AI copilot application built to assist veterinary professionals by saving them time and allowing them to focus more on animal care—or even get home on time. We are a small, passionate, and agile team with a strong mission to improve the veterinary industry through innovative technology.
About the role
We are seeking a bold, strategic, and execution-oriented Head of Global Expansion to lead our efforts in identifying, entering, and scaling operations in international markets. As a key member of the leadership team, you will design and operationalize our international growth strategy, create scalable go-to-market (GTM) playbooks, and lay the foundation for long-term success in each region. This role requires a mix of analytical rigor, operational excellence, and cross-cultural leadership.
What you'll do
- Conduct in-depth market assessments to prioritize countries and regions for expansion.
- Develop business cases for market entry, incorporating customer needs, competitive dynamics, regulatory environments, and operational feasibility.
- Define entry strategies including, partnerships, hiring plans, and localized product positioning.
- Secure internal alignment and resources for each launch.
- Build and refine repeatable market entry playbooks that balance standardization with local adaptation.
- Establish early-stage operational processes and performance tracking systems in new markets.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Sales, Medical Team, HR, Marketing, Customer Support/Success) to ensure launch-readiness.
- Manage budgets and timelines for market launches.
- Hire, lead, and inspire high-performing local and regional expansion teams.
- Ensure high-quality, localized translations across all supported languages and markets, coordinating closely with Product, Marketing, Customer Support, and Sales teams to maintain accuracy, cultural relevance, and brand consistency.
- Build the long-term structure of international operations, transitioning from launch mode to sustained growth mode.
- Report directly to the executive team and provide regular updates on expansion progress, risks, and opportunities.
- Act as the internal voice of international customers and partners.
- Collaborate with product and service teams to prioritize localization and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
Required
- 7-10+ years of experience in business expansion, international operations, consulting, or general management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role driving geographic growth.
- Demonstrated success in launching and scaling operations in multiple international markets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentation experience.
- Experience developing and operationalizing global playbooks and GTM frameworks.
Preferred
- Experience in a startup or high-growth company, ideally in SaaS, healthcare, marketplaces, or platform business models.
- Fluency in one or more non-English languages.
- Willingness to travel frequently (including internationally) as needed.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing company and make a real impact in the veterinary industry.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Accommodations are available for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.