Animal Care Coordinator

Alliance Animal; Bedford, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation & sick leave

Bereavement program

Parental leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Pet discounts

Holiday pay

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is seeking an Animal Care Coordinator to support our veterinary team and ensure the health, comfort, and safety of our patients during their stay. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, compassion for animals, and a strong work ethic.

Your responsibilities include feeding, medicating, monitoring hospitalized patients, maintaining clean kennels and rooms, assisting with restraints, and recording medications and treatments. Weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Job 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!

We’re looking for a hardworking and compassionateAnimal Care Coordinatorto 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:

• 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
• 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.