Veterinary Facility Operations Lead

Pet-Specialists-of-Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Subsidized backup childcare

Fertility and family planning support

Job summary

Pet Specialists of Austin seeks an experienced veterinary technician to join as Facilities Coordinator (Maintenance) in Austin, TX. You will oversee daily facility operations, support maintenance, repairs, safety, and regulatory compliance to keep our hospital clean, safe, and functional.

This role requires flexibility for overnight shifts, weekends, and on-call emergencies, with opportunities to grow through Thrive Pet Healthcare's resources and training programs.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Pet Specialists of Austin seeks an experienced veterinary technician to join as Facilities Coordinator (Maintenance) in Austin, TX. You will oversee daily facility operations, support maintenance, repairs, safety, and regulatory compliance to keep our hospital clean, safe, and functional.

This role requires flexibility for overnight shifts, weekends, and on-call emergencies, with opportunities to grow through Thrive Pet Healthcare's resources and training programs.