Description
Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary Practice Manager Chicago Area
Thrive Pet Healthcare Chicago IL (Floating Position)
Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking anInterim Practice Manager (Opportunity to Transition into Full-Time Role) to support our network of veterinary hospitals throughout the Chicago metro area. This is a short-term placement role designed to provide on-site leadership and operational support to individual hospitals one location at a time.
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across our hospital network while making a meaningful impact at the local level. Based on performance and organizational needs there is potential for this role to transition into a full-time permanent Practice Manager position within Thrive Pet Healthcare.
About the Role
As a Floating Practice Manager you will step in to lead hospital operations support team development and uphold our commitment to high-quality patient care and exceptional client service. Youll be embedded within one hospital at a timehelping to stabilize guide and grow the team during periods of transition or leadership gaps.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide on-site leadership and management for assigned hospitals in the Chicago area
- Oversee daily operations including staffing scheduling inventory and client service
- Support and coach hospital teams to uphold Thrive values and drive performance
- Collaborate with medical leaders to ensure top-tier veterinary care and compliance
- Contribute to financial management including budget tracking and KPI monitoring
- Implement operational improvements and ensure adherence to hospital policies
Qualifications
- 3 years of veterinary hospital management or supervisory experience required
- Previous experience in emergency or specialty veterinary settings is a plus
- Bachelors degree in business or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- CVPM certification encouraged
- Strong communication leadership and organizational skills
- Comfortable adapting to different teams and workflows
- Willingness and ability to travel to various hospital locations across Chicago
Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Competitive pay & 401(k) with employer match
- Veterinary service discounts & pet perks
- Mental health support through Lyra Health (24/7 access)
- Paid parental leave & purr-ental leave for pet adoptions
- Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care assistance
- Continuing education (CE) support and tuition reimbursement
- Student loan tools and financial wellness resources
Why Thrive Pet Healthcare
With over 380 hospitals nationwide Thrive Pet Healthcare offers the stability of a national organization and the local touch of community-focused care. Our mission is to shape the future of veterinary medicine through exceptional care innovation and a connected community of professionals.
We support your growth through:
- ThriveUs extensive CE and training programs
- Live virtual leadership workshops
- Career pathways into general practice specialty or emergency care
- Scholarship opportunities and hands-on development
This is a great opportunity for a skilled leader looking for a flexible impactful role with potential for long-term growth. If youre ready to bring your management expertise to multiple high-performing teams wed love to hear from you.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether.
Required Experience:
Manager