Animal Care Coordinator
Animal Care Coordinator
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Job Description
Were 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 youll 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 preferred will consider Part-time for right candidate
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-$18/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 Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- 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 Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
