Veterinary Practice Manager- Interim
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80 - 90
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary Practice Manager Chicago Area
Thrive Pet Healthcare Chicago IL (Floating Position)
Thrive Pet Healthcare Chicago IL (Floating Position)
Compensation Range $80K-$90K depending on experience
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
Key Skills
- Practice Management
- Veterinary Experience
- Enterprise Architecture
- Office Manager Experience
- Enterprise Software
- Healthcare Management
- IaaS
- TOGAF
- Medical office experience
- Conflict Management
- COBIT
- Customer relationship management
About Company
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
