Career Opportunities

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

The Hospital Area Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across five hospital locations while being primarily stationed at one designated home hospital. This role works closely with Hospital Managers, Veterinarians, and the Regional Manager to develop high-performing teams, drive revenue growth, manage costs, and ensure operational excellence. The Area Manager fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high-quality patient care while ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals across all assigned hospitals

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of five hospital locations; ensures consistent execution of policies, procedures, and standards 
• Coaches, develops, and supports Hospital Managers to achieve operational, financial, and people-related goals 
• Drives revenue growth and expense control across all locations, including labor, inventory, and controllable costs 
• Reviews revenue, labor, payroll, EBITDA, and operational performance against budget; develops corrective action plans as needed 
• Partners with Hospital Managers and Veterinarians to support efficient, profitable operations while maintaining exceptional patient care and customer service 
• Leads onboarding, integration, and performance stabilization of newly acquired or newly opened hospitals 
• Works closely with the Regional Manager and PetVet Care Centers support teams to ensure compliance with all administrative, financial, and regulatory requirements 
• Oversees workforce management practices across hospitals, including labor optimization, overtime management, and staffing strategies 
• Supports recruiting, hiring, training, retention, and succession planning for hospital leadership and key roles 
• Conducts regular performance reviews, provides constructive feedback, and addresses performance or personnel concerns in partnership with HR and Regional leadership 
• Monitors employee engagement, turnover, and internal promotion readiness; implements initiatives to strengthen retention and culture 
• Ensures proper inventory management systems are in place and consistently followed across all locations 
• Oversees facility condition and physical upkeep; identifies capital improvement opportunities and partners with leadership on CapEx planning and ROI 
• Strengthens communication and collaboration between Hospital Managers, Veterinarians, and support teams 
• Supports medical professional (DVM) engagement, retention, and scheduling strategies 
• Assists in the resolution of escalated client or patient concerns when appropriate 
• Reviews hospital KPIs and operational results on a regular cadence with leadership; accountable for achieving assigned goals 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Manager 

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare management, or a related field strongly preferred 
• Minimum of five (5) years of multi-site or senior hospital/practice management experience, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role 
• Experience in veterinary, healthcare, or service-based multi-unit environments strongly preferred 
• CVPM, MHA, or similar certification preferred 
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered 

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

PetVet Care Centers' Sharon Lakes Animal Hospital is currently seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.Because life is better with pets.We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview 

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Sharon Lakes Animal Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a well-established general practice that emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years in veterinary medicine experience.
• Has Anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, and FEAR FREE animal restraint experience. Preferably 2 years of experience.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Schedule

• 8-10 hours per day, Monday - Friday and every other weekend is mandatory.

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources