About the role
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
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 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program * 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 pre-employment screening.
*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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