Animal Care Coordinator

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center•Bedford, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a hardworking and compassionate Animal Care Coordinator to help ensure the health, comfort, and safety of patients during their hospital stay. This hands-on role supports the veterinary team by caring for hospitalized patients and maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked facility. The hospital provides care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets and is located in southern New Hampshire.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience working in an animal care setting, such as a clinic or shelter.
Understanding of basic cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
Ability to recognize common signs of illness or distress in animals.
Comfort handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments.
Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques, or willingness to learn.
Ability to lift and move heavy items, including pet food bags, animals, and cleaning supplies.
Ability to work well on a team and communicate clearly and respectfully.
Compassion, patience, and dedication to animal wellbeing.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

Feed, medicate, and monitor hospitalized patients.
Observe and report changes in appetite, behavior, or overall health.
Walk dogs and keep kennel areas clean and sanitary.
Perform laundry duties and ensure exam and treatment rooms are well-stocked.
Assist with patient restraint and basic handling when needed.
Support veterinary assistants and doctors with daily tasks.
Accurately record medications, diets, eliminations, and patient behavior.
Promptly report concerns or abnormalities to the medical team.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Liability insurance.
401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
Life and supplemental insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
Paid bereavement program.
Paid parental leave program.
Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
Career development opportunities.
Referral bonus program for most positions.
Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.