Veterinary Facilities Coordinator

AAVMP; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matched

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Back-up childcare support

Care discounts

Free CE courses

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare seeks a Facilities Coordinator (Maintenance) in Austin, TX to keep the hospital safe, clean, and operational. You will oversee daily facility operations, coordinate repairs and vendor services, and support budgeting and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality service in a veterinary setting.

The role requires veterinary technician experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to learn and manage facility technologies; nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician experience is required; specialty or emergency experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn and manage facility-related technologies and systems.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, building systems, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in a veterinary hospital setting with exposure to animals and varying environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations to keep treatment areas, kennels, surgical suites, and public spaces clean, safe, and functional.
• Coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and vendor services to minimize downtime in critical areas.
• Partner with hospital leadership and supply chain to support budgeting, supplies, equipment, and related expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards, accreditation, and internal protocols.
• Support team training related to equipment use, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage communications with contractors and vendors for warranty services and maintenance.
• Monitor condition and functionality of hospital equipment including surgical tools, IV pumps, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain safety and security protocols for team members, pets, and clients.
• Keep accurate records of facility maintenance and inspections.
• Assist with additional hospital projects as requested.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Facility technology learning

Job description

Facilities Coordinator (Maintenance)

Pet Specialists of Austin

Austin, TX

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Flexibility required for overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with on-call availability for emergencies.

About You

You’re an experienced veterinary technician who enjoys keeping a hospital running safely, smoothly, and efficiently behind the scenes. In this role, you’ll support facility maintenance, equipment upkeep, repairs, compliance, and daily operations to help ensure our team, patients, and clients have a clean, safe, and functional environment.

This is a great opportunity for a vet tech who enjoys problem-solving, organization, and equipment troubleshooting while continuing to make an impact in veterinary medicine outside of a traditional technician role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations and help ensure treatment areas, kennels, surgical suites, and public spaces remain clean, safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and vendor services to minimize downtime, especially in critical hospital areas.
• Partner with hospital leadership, Thrive's supply chain team, and the hospital inventory manager to support facility budgeting, supply ordering, equipment needs, repairs, and related expenditures.
• Help ensure the hospital remains aligned with applicable regulations, safety standards, accreditation requirements, and internal protocols.
• Support team training related to equipment use, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage communication with contractors and vendors for warranty services, preventive maintenance contracts, equipment maintenance, and repair needs while ensuring timely, high-quality service.
• Monitor the condition and functionality of facility and hospital equipment, including surgical equipment, diagnostic tools, Snyders, IV pumps, telemetry, and heating/cooling systems.
• Maintain safety and security protocols to help provide a safe environment for team members, pets, and clients.
• Keep accurate records of facility maintenance, equipment inventory, repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety inspections.
• Assist with additional hospital needs and projects as requested.

Requirements

• Veterinary technician experience is required; specialty or emergency experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn and manage facility-related technologies and systems.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, building systems, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in a veterinary hospital setting with exposure to animals and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and regularly walk, stand, bend, and work in varying conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with on‑call availability for emergencies.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. 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 designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits - our care in action

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $23-26/hour. The final pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.