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Senior Systems Engineer (Remote)

PetVet Care Centers, Nashville, TN, United States


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
PetVet is a national veterinary healthcare organization supporting over 450 animal hospitals and specialty care centers across the country. We are seeking a Systems Engineer aligned with our company mission of providing the best pet healthcare experience in the industry. The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting PetVet Care Centers' enterprise systems infrastructure across a nationwide network of specialty and general practice veterinary hospitals.

Reporting to the

Director of IT Operations , this role serves as a senior technical leader supporting core infrastructure including servers, virtualization platforms, cloud environments, identity management, storage, backup, and disaster recovery systems. This position combines deep technical expertise with strategic planning and operational execution to ensure scalable, secure, and highly available systems that support clinical, financial, and operational applications across a multi‑site healthcare organization.

Scope of Responsibility

Enterprise server and virtualization architecture

Azure/Entra/Microsoft 365 infrastructure

Identity and access management

M365 administration and integration

Storage and backup systems

Business continuity and disaster recovery

Systems monitoring and performance optimization

Technical escalation point for Tier III systems issues

Key Responsibilities
Systems Architecture & Engineering

Design and maintain scalable enterprise server infrastructure

Architect cloud environments to support distributed hospital operations

Develop infrastructure standards and configuration management policies

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned to growth strategy

Lead migration to consolidated cloud based infrastructure

Cloud & Identity Management

Manage Microsoft 365 environment including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune

Maintain and optimize identity infrastructure

Oversee SSO, MFA, conditional access, and access governance policies

Support secure integrations between clinical applications and enterprise systems

Systems Operations & Reliability

Serve as Tier III escalation point for complex system incidents

Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures

Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning

Lead patch management and system lifecycle management

Maintain and test backup and disaster recovery solutions

Security & Compliance Support

Partner with cybersecurity teams to harden systems and reduce vulnerabilities

Implement endpoint management and configuration controls

Support audit readiness and compliance initiatives

Assist in developing secure infrastructure baselines

Project Leadership & Growth Support

Lead systems components of acquisition integrations

Support infrastructure buildouts for new hospitals and expansions

Develop project plans and technical documentation

Coordinate with Network Engineering, IT Support, Security, and vendors

Contribute to IT roadmap planning and capital budgeting discussions

Leadership & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with the Director of IT Operations on systems strategy

Mentor junior engineers and IT support staff

Translate technical solutions into business impact for operational leadership

Promote documentation discipline and knowledge sharing across IT

Qualifications (Required)

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

7+ years of progressive systems engineering experience

3+ years supporting enterprise or multi‑site environments

Strong expertise in:

Windows Server environments

Microsoft 365 administration

Azure

Entra

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Experience in healthcare or veterinary multi‑location organizations

Experience supporting acquisition onboarding

Relevant certifications such as:

Microsoft (Azure Administrator/Architect)

M365 certifications

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

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a

Culture of Care

— for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With

more than 420 hospitals across the U.S.

and a team of over

11,000 dedicated professionals , including

1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high‑quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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