Mid Level Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs
Mid level registered veterinary technician jobs go to technicians ready to own complex patient cases, mentor newer staff, and execute advanced procedures with minimal supervision across a range of clinical environments. Most openings are on-site or hybrid, concentrated in Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with Ethos Veterinary Health, NVA, and Petfolk actively hiring at this level now.
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Veterinary Practice Manager
Thrive Pet Healthcare - The Heights
548 W 19th St A, Houston, TX 77008
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Our Heights location is looking for a Practice Manager. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and positive culture at our hospital. We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development as well as a consistent work/life.
Role Responsibilities:
The Practice Manager (PM) is critical to the success of the hospital, ensuring a positive culture built on shared values and direct communication, creating operational efficiencies, and problem solving to improve client service and employee engagement.
Key to the PM’s role is the ability to create and maintain a positive culture and work environment, in alignment with the hospital’s plan. This person is creative yet able to develop and implement practical programs. The manager exercises sound judgment, time management, and the willingness and capability to make decisions.
The PM oversees the business activities of the hospital. These duties include hiring and training hospital staff; working with leadership and finance to prepare and manage budgets; monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators; setting fees; maintaining inventory and an inventory control system; managing the hospital software; and implementing safety and security procedures.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Required: 3+ years of hospital management or Supervisory experience in Veterinary Medicine
- Bachelor's degree in business and/or equivalent business experience
- CVPM encouraged to apply
- Sound personal judgment in decision-making.
- Capable of leading, managing, and coaching staff at all levels.
- Demonstrated competence in all aspects of staff management, including hiring, coaching and disciplinary action.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Demonstrates competence in budgeting and financial reporting, including reading and analyzing a P&L Statement.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Solid math and Excel/spreadsheet skills.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
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 to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
and so much more!
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Description
Veterinary Practice Manager
Thrive Pet Healthcare - The Heights
548 W 19th St A, Houston, TX 77008
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Our Heights location is looking for a Practice Manager. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and positive culture at our hospital. We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development as well as a consistent work/life.
Role Responsibilities:
The Practice Manager (PM) is critical to the success of the hospital, ensuring a positive culture built on shared values and direct communication, creating operational efficiencies, and problem solving to improve client service and employee engagement.
Key to the PM’s role is the ability to create and maintain a positive culture and work environment, in alignment with the hospital’s plan. This person is creative yet able to develop and implement practical programs. The manager exercises sound judgment, time management, and the willingness and capability to make decisions.
The PM oversees the business activities of the hospital. These duties include hiring and training hospital staff; working with leadership and finance to prepare and manage budgets; monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators; setting fees; maintaining inventory and an inventory control system; managing the hospital software; and implementing safety and security procedures.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Required: 3+ years of hospital management or Supervisory experience in Veterinary Medicine
- Bachelor's degree in business and/or equivalent business experience
- CVPM encouraged to apply
- Sound personal judgment in decision-making.
- Capable of leading, managing, and coaching staff at all levels.
- Demonstrated competence in all aspects of staff management, including hiring, coaching and disciplinary action.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Demonstrates competence in budgeting and financial reporting, including reading and analyzing a P&L Statement.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Solid math and Excel/spreadsheet skills.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
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 to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
and so much more!
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
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Who's Hiring
- Ethos Veterinary Health47
- NVA10
- Petfolk5
- PetVet Care Centers5
- VCA Animal Hospitals5
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services78
- Healthcare & Medical Services17
- Education15
- Technology & Software4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
Mid Level Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level registered veterinary technician job?
Lead with the clinical depth you have built, not just your credential. Highlight the specific procedures you perform independently, any specialized areas you have developed such as anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, or emergency triage, and examples where your judgment improved a patient outcome. Applications that show ownership of cases and the ability to guide less experienced staff stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level registered veterinary technicians?
Companies hiring mid level registered veterinary technicians right now include Ethos Veterinary Health, NVA, and Petfolk, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of multi-location specialty practices, emergency and critical care hospitals, and corporate veterinary groups that need technicians who can work independently and support clinical teams at scale.
Are there remote mid level registered veterinary technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field remain on-site given the hands-on nature of patient care. About 2% of mid level registered veterinary technician openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to involve veterinary telehealth support, client education coordination, or practice management functions rather than direct clinical work.
How do I move up to a mid level registered veterinary technician role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built through deliberately expanding your clinical scope. Seek out opportunities to take on complex procedures independently, rotate through demanding areas like surgery or ICU, and volunteer to help onboard newer staff. Earning a veterinary technician specialist credential or completing continuing education in a focused area signals the kind of depth that mid level roles expect.
Which industries hire the most mid level registered veterinary technicians?
Mid Level registered veterinary technician roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume or complex caseloads that require experienced technicians who can work with limited oversight and handle a wider range of species, conditions, and equipment.