Animal Care Coordinator

Company Description Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in the Southern New Hampshire area. We practice the highest quality medicine while providing our pets and clients with the utmost care and compassion. Our hospital offers many services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, and acupuncture. We are ready with a positive, experienced support staff and excellent clientele and well equipped with ultrasound, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and a complete in-house laboratory. And at our sister hospital in Hudson, Lowell Road Veterinary Center, we offer rehabilitation services such as underwater treadmill therapy, massage therapy, laser therapy, modality exercises, and more. We aim to make sure our clients and pets experiences leave them with a comfortable feeling as if they are an extended part of Bedford Veterinary Medical Center’s family! We are located in beautiful southern, New Hampshire! Tax-free New Hampshire is a fantastic place to live and offers beaches, mountains, and city life, all within a short driving distance from our location! It is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and is an excellent place to live and/or raise a family! To learn more about us, click https://www.bedfordvetcenter.com/! Job Description We’re looking for a hardworking and compassionate Animal Care Coordinator to help ensure the health, comfort, and safety of our patients throughout their stay in our hospital. 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. Key Responsibilities Include Feeding, medicating, and monitoring hospitalized patientsObserving and reporting changes in appetite, behavior, or overall healthWalking dogs and keeping kennel areas clean and sanitaryPerforming laundry duties and ensuring exam and treatment rooms are well-stockedAssisting with patient restraint and basic handling when neededSupporting veterinary assistants and doctors with daily tasksAccurate recordkeeping of medications, diets, eliminations, and patient behaviorReporting any concerns or abnormalities promptly to the medical team Qualifications We are looking for someone with: At least 6 months of experience working in an animal care setting (clinic, shelter, or similar)Understands basic cleaning and disinfecting protocolsCan recognize common signs of illness or distress in animalsIs comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperamentsKnows proper animal restraint techniques or is eager to learnCan lift and move heavy items (pet food bags, animals, cleaning supplies, etc.)Works well in a team and communicates clearly and respectfullyIs compassionate, patient, and dedicated to animal wellbeingHas the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately Additional Information Job Type: Full-time 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 We Offer Our Staff Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for most positions!Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/. #SS3