Animal Care Coordinator at Alliance Animal Health

Milford, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Compassion, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Communication, Recordkeeping, Patient Monitoring, Basic Handling, Cleaning Protocols, Animal Restraint, Physical Stamina, Behavior Observation, Laundry Duties, Sanitation, Veterinary Support

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

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 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 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 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 Is compassionate, patient, and dedicated to animal wellbeing Has the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately Additional Information Job Type: Full-time preferred, will consider Part-time for right candidate 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: $16-$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 Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Assistance Program Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral 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/. #SS2

Responsibilities

The Animal Care Coordinator is responsible for caring for hospitalized patients and maintaining a clean and organized facility. Key tasks include feeding, medicating, monitoring patients, and assisting the veterinary team.