Animal Care Coordinator

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

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

Job Type: Part-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-$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 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/.