Urgent Care Veterinary Practice Manager

Job overview

The Urgent Care Veterinary Practice Manager role is onsite in Albuquerque, NM, with an annual salary of $65,000–$75,000. The manager leads an UrgentVet practice that provides after-hours urgent care for dogs and cats, bridging the gap between daytime general practice and emergency care. The role oversees daily hospital operations and leads the practice team to support efficient acute care, a positive workplace, and financial stability. It also advances a pet-first, client-first approach and builds relationships with referring veterinarians and local businesses to strengthen the practice’s community presence.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day hospital operations and lead the team
• support efficient after-hours acute care and a positive work culture
• advocate for patients and uphold a pet-first, client-first approach
• build relationships with referring veterinarians and local businesses
• represent UrgentVet in the community
• and foster an inclusive workplace. The schedule is typically 40–45 hours per week, including weekday hours from 3–11 p.m. and weekend hours from 10 a.m.–8 p.m., with nights, weekends, and holidays
• no overnight shifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

urgent care veterinary practice manager

albuquerque nm

urgentvet

$65,000–$75,000/year

veterinary operations

after-hours care

practice leadership

team development

pet-first care

client-first care

night hours

weekend work

holiday work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• paid parental and maternity leave
• work/life balance day off
• disability and supplemental insurance options
• discounted veterinary care
• scrub allowance
• training including Fear Free certification
• professional growth opportunities
• performance-based bonus potential
• and veterinary technician tuition assistance or reimbursement.

Why this role

Typically scheduled 40–45 hours per week; work includes nights, weekends, and holidays, but not overnight shifts. Benefits include tuition assistance or reimbursement for veterinary technician students and credentialed veterinary technicians, respectively.

About the employer

UrgentVet is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.