Veterinary Purchasing & Ops Coordinator — Hybrid (20–40% Travel)

COVE Animal Health; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Prof development

Employee assistance

Career growth

Team benefits

Job summary

COVE Animal Health is hiring a Purchasing & Operations Coordinator to support purchasing initiatives, vendor partnerships, hospital transitions, and compliance efforts across our network of veterinary hospitals. This hybrid, full-time role blends onsite collaboration with occasional remote work and requires a proactive, cross-functional problem-solver.

The ideal candidate has veterinary industry experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while driving

Qualifications

• Experience working within the veterinary industry.
• Experience using purchasing, procurement, vendor management, or inventory management platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel 20-40% as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities including vendor communications, quotes, orders, rebates, and contract documentation
• Support Coupa administration, purchasing workflows, and manager training
• Assist with clinic acquisitions, hospital openings, relocations, integrations, and operational transition projects
• Maintain project plans, timelines, and transition documentation
• Support capital equipment purchases and facility-related initiatives
• Coordinate insurance renewals, property schedules, and underwriting documentation
• Track licenses, permits, and regulatory requirements to help maintain organizational compliance
• Collaborate with operational leaders and hospital teams on business initiatives and special projects

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Vendor management

Inventory management

Excel

Microsoft 365

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Healthcare Administration

Tools

Coupa

ezyVet

Job description

COVE Animal Health is hiring a Purchasing & Operations Coordinator to support purchasing initiatives, vendor partnerships, hospital transitions, and compliance efforts across our network of veterinary hospitals. This hybrid, full-time role blends onsite collaboration with occasional remote work and requires a proactive, cross-functional problem-solver.

The ideal candidate has veterinary industry experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while driving