Animal Care Coordinator

Lowell Rd Veterinary Center; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k & 401K matching

Life insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid vacation

Sick time

Parental Leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Pet discounts

Job summary

Lowell Rd Veterinary Center in Hudson, NH, seeks a dedicated Animal Care Coordinator to support our veterinary team by caring for hospitalized patients, keeping kennels spotless, and helping with daily tasks in a fast-paced animal hospital. This full-time role requires at least 6 months in animal care, the ability to lift heavy items, gentle handling of dogs and cats, and clear teamwork.

Compensation is $15–$19 per hour with benefits including health/dental/vision, 401k matching, paid time off,

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of animal care experience in a clinic, shelter, or similar.
• Understands basic cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
• Can recognize common signs of illness or distress in animals.
• 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

Skills

Animal care experience

Team player

Clear communication

Observation of animal health

Ability to lift heavy items

Attention to detail

Disinfection protocols

Compassionate

Job description

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:

• 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 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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