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:
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: ** $15-$18/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/ . **
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