Animal Care Coordinator

About the Role

As an Animal Care Coordinator, you’ll play an essential role in supporting our veterinary team by caring for hospitalized patients and maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked facility. This is a hands-on position that requires attention to detail, a love for animals, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, medicating, and monitoring hospitalized patients
• Observing and reporting changes in appetite, behavior, or overall health
• Walking dogs and keeping kennel areas clean and sanitary
• Performing laundry duties and ensuring exam and treatment rooms are well-stocked
• Assisting with patient restraint and basic handling when needed
• Supporting veterinary assistants and doctors with daily tasks
• Accurate recordkeeping of medications, diets, eliminations, and patient behavior
• Reporting any concerns or abnormalities promptly to the medical team

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience working in an animal care setting (clinic, shelter, or similar)
• Understands basic cleaning and disinfecting protocols
• Can recognize common signs of illness or distress in animals
• Is comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments
• Knows proper animal restraint techniques or is eager to learn
• Can lift and move heavy items (pet food bags, animals, cleaning supplies, etc.)
• Works well in a team and communicates clearly and respectfully
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to animal wellbeing
• Has the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately

Schedule

Hospital Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Weekends are required.

Pay

$15-$19/hr based on experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Liability, 401k & 401k matching program
• Life & supplemental insurance
• HSA & FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
• Paid bereavement program
• Paid parental leave program
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus program for most positions
• Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses

Job Type: Full-time