Animal Care Coordinator

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.

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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