Data Scientist

More About The Role

At Heartland Veterinary Partners, our mission is centered around elevating the lives of veterinarians and their teams. By partnering with Heartland, practice owners unlock a world of operational advantages and economies of scale, all while retaining their clinical autonomy. At Heartland, we go beyond the ordinary to foster an environment that nurtures growth, invests in our employees, and creates pathways for professional development.

The Heartland promise doesn't stop at operational brilliance; it extends to encompass non-clinical facets like recruiting & human resources, marketing, procurement, payables management, accounting & finance, and information technology. In essence, we've got every corner covered, so our partners can focus on what truly matters - providing optimal care for their patients. As a dedicated member of our Support Center, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of what makes that happen. Your role will be pivotal in helping our partners deliver unparalleled patient care.

The Heartland philosophy rests firmly on the pillars of Servant Leadership. This ethos defines our Support Center team, where every member embraces the ethos of selfless service and approaches every challenge with an unwavering commitment to support. If this resonates with your personal and professional values, then we'd like to get to know you better!

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Business Intelligence and Data, the Data Scientist will lead advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives to drive innovation and operational improvements across Heartland Veterinary Partners. This role will focus on leveraging data science techniques to deliver predictive insights, optimize veterinary operations, and support data-driven decision-making. This is a full-time remote role. Candidates located within Heartland’s geographic footprint will be prioritized.

Competencies

At Heartland, all of our team members embody the spirit of Servant Leadership.

• Authentic Listening - Continually listening with an open mind and heart to what is said and unsaid.
• Building Community –Bringing team members together and mobilizing them around our collective purpose and commitment to our communities.
• Commitment to the Growth of the People – Dedicated to the personal and professional growth and development of our team members.
• Conceptualization -Forward thinking and approaching work and challenges with an end-to-end view.
• Empathy – Demonstrating empathy and understanding with others, approaching everything assuming positive intentions.
• Foresight – Taking the past, the present, and the future decision-making process.
• Healing – Focusing on the emotional and physical health of our team members. Offering support and solutions to ensure our team members have balance.
• Persuasion – Building group consensus and buy-in.
• Self-Awareness – Conscious knowledge of personal character, emotions, intentions, and leadership impact.
• Stewardship - Concern for our team members, customers, communities, and the organization as a whole and making good use of all that is available to provide appropriate support.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to address business challenges.
• Collaborate with the BI and Data team to identify opportunities for leveraging data science in the veterinary healthcare space.
• Analyze structured and unstructured data from various sources to identify patterns and actionable insights, detect anomalies and issues, predict outcomes, and recommend business process optimizations.
• Build and deploy scalable data science solutions into the BI ecosystem.
• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
• Communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise visualizations and reports.
• Stay current with advancements in data science and machine learning, applying relevant methodologies to improve operations.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL, as well as Python or R. Experience using libraries such as TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or PyTorch.
• Strong understanding of machine learning techniques, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with Power BI and integrating data science outputs into business intelligence workflows.
• Familiarity with veterinary healthcare or healthcare analytics is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical insights into business strategies.

Benefits Offered

• Physical wellness: Health, dental, vision, voluntary life and disability programs, and discounted access to gym memberships
• Mental wellness: Paid time off, flexible work schedules, and EAP
• Financial wellness: Bonus incentives, retirement accounts, retail discounts, and access to financial planning tools
• Professional wellness: Learning and career development solutions