Animal Care Coordinator - Hospital Care & Benefits

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

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,