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Animal Care Coordinator

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Company Description Lowell Road Veterinary Center is a state‑of‑the‑art, multi‑doctor veterinary hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in Hudson, New Hampshire. It provides services such as annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in‑house pharmacy, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation services, and acupuncture. The hospital is equipped with ultrasound, underwater treadmill therapy, massage therapy, digital radiography, dental X‑ray, and a complete in‑house laboratory. Its sister hospital 25 minutes down the road in Bedford, New Hampshire, is also available. The facility is located at 288 Lowell Road, Hudson, just south of Manchester and next to Nashua.

Job Description Animal Care Coordinator – a hands‑on position supporting the veterinary team by caring for hospitalized patients and maintaining a clean, organized, and well‑stocked facility.

About The Role This role requires attention to detail, a love for animals, and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

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 record‑keeping of medications, diets, eliminations, and patient behavior

Reporting any concerns or abnormalities promptly to the medical team

Qualifications

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 well‑being

Has the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately

Additional Information Job Type:

Full‑time preferred, will consider Part‑time for the 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 per hour based on experience

Benefits:

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

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program for most positions

Additional benefits may also be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent upon authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check

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