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Veterinary Technician - Floor Manager

Albuquerque, NM

Thrive Albuquerque is looking for a Veterinary Technician Floor Manager to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Thrive Albuquerque, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

Role Responsibilities:

Direct oversight and management of the technician and assistant team (ER, neurology, and internal medicine)

• Lead & Develop the Team: Mentor technicians and assistants, manage schedules, and foster a positive, collaborative culture.
• Coordinate Exceptional Patient Care: Oversee patient flow from admission to discharge and ensure effective triage.
• Maintain Hospital Operations: Manage medical inventory and ensure a clean, safe, and well-stocked environment.
• Serve as a Client Liaison: Communicate treatment plans and provide compassionate updates to pet owners.
• Uphold Quality & Standards: Ensure the hospital adheres to safety protocols and the highest standards of care.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Credentialed technician (RVT, CVT, LVT) highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a veterinary hospital setting, emergency and/or specialty highly preferred.
• Must have leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and staff.
• Proven organizational abilities with the capacity to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Proficiency in veterinary practice management software and Microsoft Office suite.

About the Hospital

We are a state-of-the-art facility at the base of the Sandia Mountains, providing emergency care for sick and injured pets, as well as specialty care by skilled doctors.

Serving greater Albuquerque area.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive with Us

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation.
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve. #LI-