Inventory Coordinator

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

CE & professional development

Employee pet discounts

Mental health resources

Career development

Job summary

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to join the Operations team. You will manage hospital inventory, receive and stock shipments, and ensure accurate levels across departments in a fast-paced veterinary setting.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A 40-hour work week with a mix of day and swing shifts, plus weekends and holidays as needed,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach and perform repetitive movements for extended periods
• Self-motivated with a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management for pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and hospital inventory
• Receive, inspect, verify, and stock incoming shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory levels across departments
• Rotate inventory and monitor expiration dates
• Ensure products stored according to manufacturer guidelines
• Purchasing: investigate backorders and identify alternative products
• Coordinate with vendors; support purchasing activities
• Perform inventory counts and reconciliations
• Track inventory trends
• Maintain organized storage areas

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Lift up to 50 pounds

Stand/walk/bend/reach

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Inventory Coordinator Compensation: $25.00 – $34.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on factors including experience, skills, education, training, and internal equity.

Schedule: Full-time. Four 10-hour shifts per week, including day and swing shifts, weekends and holidays as business needs require.

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital

Behind Every Exceptional Patient Care Team Is an Exceptional Inventory Team.

At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, we know that world-class patient care depends on more than skilled clinicians—it depends on skilled clinicians and having the right supplies, medications, and equipment available when needed. We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Inventory Coordinator to join our Operations team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and understands that inventory management is a critical component of patient care.

As one of the nation's largest specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, our teams care for thousands of patients each year across Emergency & Critical Care, Anesthesia, Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Therapy, and more. Our Inventory team keeps these services running by ensuring our clinicians and technicians have the resources they need to provide exceptional patient care. If you're passionate about organization, operational excellence, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Culture

At VCA West Los Angeles, everything we do is guided by four principles: Patient Safety First Patient safety begins with reliable operations. Every product ordered, stocked, and managed helps ensure our clinicians have the supplies they need to deliver exceptional patient care. Continuous Learning We believe great Associates are developed through education and mentorship. You'll receive structured onboarding, training in inventory systems, purchasing processes, and hospital operations while continuing to build new skills throughout your career. One Hospital. One Team. Inventory supports every department in the hospital. Success requires strong partnerships, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset. We believe operational excellence is achieved when every department works together toward a common goal. Excellence Through Accountability We take pride in accuracy, ownership, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We look for people who are proactive, dependable, and committed to finding better ways to support our teams and patients.

Essential Job Responsibilities

As an Inventory Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring the hospital operates efficiently every day by:

• Inventory Management Order pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and hospital inventory
• Receive, inspect, verify, and stock incoming shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory levels across multiple departments
• Rotate inventory and monitor expiration dates
• Ensure products are stored according to manufacturer guidelines
• Purchasing Investigate backorders and identify alternative products
• Coordinate with vendors Support purchasing activities Operations
• Perform inventory counts and reconciliations
• Track inventory trends
• Maintain organized storage areas

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Self-motivated with a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Veterinary, medical, healthcare, or pharmacy experience
• Previous inventory, purchasing, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience
• Experience with inventory management software
• Knowledge of medical products and pharmaceuticals
• Experience working in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Continuous improvement or Lean process experience is a plus

Why You'll Love Working at WLA

At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, our Operations team plays an essential role in delivering exceptional patient care. As an Inventory Coordinator, you’ll partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure every department has supplies, medications, and equipment needed to provide the highest standard of veterinary medicine. We invest in our Associates through: Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship Ongoing operational and systems training Opportunities to expand your knowledge of veterinary medicine and hospital operations Leadership development and career growth opportunities Collaborative partnerships across clinical and operational teams A culture built on teamwork, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement Whether you’re building your career in inventory management or bringing years of experience, you’ll be part of a team that values operational excellence and recognizes the critical role inventory plays in patient care.

Benefits Eligible full-time Associates may be eligible for:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing education and professional development
• Employee pet care discounts
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Career development opportunities through VCA and Mars Veterinary Health

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

Why Choose VCA West Los Angeles?

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is recognized as one of the nation's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. While our clinicians provide exceptional medical care, it's our Operations team that keeps the hospital running smoothly. As an Inventory Coordinator, you'll help ensure that every patient, every procedure, and every department has the tools and resources needed to deliver the highest standard of care. This isn't just an inventory position—it's an opportunity to play an essential role in a hospital committed to patient safety, operational excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.