Overview
At Apollo Vet, we’re just a group of vets building the kind of practice we always wanted to work in. We’re not a faceless corporation—we’re real people who care about medicine, mentorship, and making this profession sustainable and fun again. Our clinics are small but mighty, designed to empower doctors, elevate techs, and keep the focus on patients and clients (not spreadsheets). We believe growth comes from pushing each other, kindly but consistently, to see what we’re capable of. That might mean finally tackling the surgery you’ve hesitated on as a vet, or speaking up to learn a new skill as a tech. We create a safe, supportive space where boundaries are stretched and confidence grows. We love teaching, learning, and laughing together. Whether it’s coaching new grads, leveling up surgical skills, or finding ways to make work-life balance real, we’re here for each other. We’re not trying to be the biggest—we’re trying to be the best place for vets who want to love this job again.
We have repurposed a 40-year-old auto repair shop into a modern, open-concept veterinary practice. A pillar at Apollo Vet is transparency and curiosity as we bring the client experience to the forefront and allow them to see first-hand the true care that goes into each and every one of our patients.
Requirements
Join a practice where leadership drives meaningful impact. Apollo Veterinary is a local, independent general practice experiencing growth. We seek a dedicated and motivated Practice Manager to lead our Wimberley location with clarity, compassion, and confidence. If you are passionate about people leadership, proactive culture-building, and enhancing veterinary medicine for both teams and clients, this opportunity is for you. Role Overview: The Practice Manager serves as the cultural and operational cornerstone of the Wimberley location. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Operations and medical team to develop personnel, safeguard our culture, and implement scalable systems. This leadership role emphasizes visibility, proactivity, and presence rather than administrative tasks. Responsibilities: - Mentor and develop your team through structured feedback and coaching - Design and manage onboarding, training, and development programs - Establish clear communication and collaboration standards - Define expectations, culture, and operational standards - Proactively address challenges and implement solutions - Lead with both empathy and decisiveness Required Attributes: - Proactive Leadership: Anticipate needs and act independently - Servant Leadership: Support others, lead by example, and build trust - Emotional Intelligence: Maintain self-awareness and adapt communication effectively - Professional Presence: Remain composed, focused, and engaged under pressure - Approachability with Authority: Be accessible to the team while providing strong leadership Essential Skills: - People Development: Create training plans and facilitate growth - Conflict and Communication Mastery: Manage difficult conversations with clarity and honesty - Cultural Stewardship: Uphold and nurture team values and morale - Time and Task Management: Prioritize effectively and delegate appropriately - Delegation and Accountability: Clarify responsibilities and hold others accountable Desired Mindset: - Growth-Oriented: Open to coaching and committed to coaching others - Solution-Focused: Propose ideas alongside challenges - Ownership Mentality: Treat the clinic as if it were your own - Team-First: Recognize and foster collective success - Direct and Empathetic: Communicate necessary messages thoughtfully and clearly Compensation and Benefits: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience - Paid time off and holidays - Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage - Employee pet care discounts - Mentorship from senior operations and founding leadership - A values-driven environment where leadership is impactful - The fulfillment of supporting an independent, community-based clinic Preferred Qualifications: - Experience managing or training veterinary or medical teams - Leadership experience with teams of 10 or more - Enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of an emerging organization - Understanding of scaling a young, mission-driven business “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” — John Quincy Adams