About MVH Europe:

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating a better world for pets. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 500 animal hospitals and clinics across 17 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern veterinary care for companion animals, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

AniCura, our largest brand in Europe, provides care to over three million patients each year through 12,500 dedicated professionals. Linnaeus, operating primarily in the UK and Ireland, is home to over 6,000 Associates empowered to deliver exceptional care through a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous development.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose — to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS — starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through strong governance, comprehensive wellbeing programs, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in veterinary care.

Role Overview:

At AniCura, people and care go hand in hand.Every day, our veterinary teams give their best to pets and pet owners. As an Area People Partner, you help create the conditions in which they can thrive, professionally, personally, and together.

AniCura is part of Mars Veterinary Health, but our heart beats in the clinics. Close to the teams. Close to the leaders. Close to the work that truly matters.

As a key connector between the field and central P&O teams, the Area P&O Partner influences leadership capability, champions well-being and inclusion, and supports change in a fast-paced, multicultural, and matrixed environment. The role plays a critical part in translating enterprise P&O strategies into local impact, contributing to both regional success and broader organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

As Area People Partner Denmark, you are the trusted sparring partner for Area leadership and Practice Managers across our Danish clinics. You translate AniCura’s People & Culture vision into daily practice, supporting leaders in building engaged teams, strong collaboration, and sustainable performance.

You work with leaders, not over them. You bring clarity, perspective and calm in moments of growth, change or tension. And you help keep the focus where it belongs: on people delivering great care.

What you will focus on:

• Partnering with Area leadership and Practice Managers on leadership, team dynamics and people topics that matter in the clinics

• Supporting change, growth and organisational development in a practical, down-to-earth way

• Strengthening engagement, wellbeing and retention through insight, dialogue and follow-up

• Coaching leaders in people leadership, performance conversations and development

• Translating People & Culture strategy into clear, workable actions for the field

• Working closely with TA and Associate Relations colleagues, while not owning recruitment or case management yourself

• Using people insights to spot patterns, risks and opportunities across the area

What this role is not:

• You do not own complex associate relations cases or investigations

• You do not run recruitment processes

• You do not sit primarily behind a desk

• Your value is in presence, judgement, and partnership.

Summary of the Role:

• Job Title: Area People Partner Denmark

• Department: People and Organization

• Reports To : P&O Director Operating Unit

• Location: Denmark

• Contract: Full-time

• Languages: Fluency in English (mandatory), Danish (mandatory) and Swedish (preferred)

• Travel : This role requires frequent travel to clinics

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• Preferred: P&O professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SP&OM).

Knowledge / Experience:

• Solid experience as a People / HR Business Partner in a multi-site environment (5+ years experience)

• Strong understanding of Danish labour context (and comfort navigating complexity)

• Natural credibility with leaders : you are calm, clear and constructive

• A practical mindset: you know when to zoom out and when to get close

• Fluency in Danish and English

• Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and multiple priorities

• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret P&O metrics.

Key Competencies:

• Business Acumen – Applies strong commercial and operational understanding to people decisions.

• Collaboration & Influence – Builds trust and influences effectively across a matrixed environment.

• Results Orientation – Drives measurable outcomes through people strategies.

• Change Leadership – Leads and supports change with clarity and confidence.

• Communication – Communicates clearly and credibly across all levels.

Our offer:

• Purpose-driven work: making a better world for pets, together

• Freedom to shape your role and make real impact

• Strong professional peers across Europe

• A culture that values trust, care and responsibility

• And yes… the occasional four-legged colleague in the office 🐾

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.

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

Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitment