The posting
Inventory Coordinator
Compensation: $25.00 – $34.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on factors including experience, skills, education, training, and internal equity.
Schedule: Full-time. Four 10-hour shifts per week, including day and swing shifts, weekends and holidays as business needs require.
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
Behind Every Exceptional Patient Care Team Is an Exceptional Inventory Team.
At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, we know that world-class patient care depends on more than skilled clinicians—it depends on skilled clinicians and having the right supplies, medications, and equipment available when needed.
We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Inventory Coordinator to join our Operations team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and understands that inventory management is a critical component of patient care.
As one of the nation's largest specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, our teams care for thousands of patients each year across Emergency & Critical Care, Anesthesia, Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Therapy, and more. Our Inventory team keeps these services running by ensuring our clinicians and technicians have the resources they need to provide exceptional patient care.
If you're passionate about organization, operational excellence, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Culture
At VCA West Los Angeles, everything we do is guided by four principles:
Patient Safety First
Patient safety begins with reliable operations. Every product ordered, stocked, and managed helps ensure our clinicians have the supplies they need to deliver exceptional patient care.
Continuous Learning
We believe great Associates are developed through education and mentorship. You'll receive structured onboarding, training in inventory systems, purchasing processes, and hospital operations while continuing to build new skills throughout your career.
One Hospital. One Team.
Inventory supports every department in the hospital. Success requires strong partnerships, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset. We believe operational excellence is achieved when every department works together toward a common goal.
Excellence Through Accountability
We take pride in accuracy, ownership, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We look for people who are proactive, dependable, and committed to finding better ways to support our teams and patients.
Essential Job Responsibilities
As an Inventory Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring the hospital operates efficiently every day by:
Inventory Management
Order pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and hospital inventory
Receive, inspect, verify, and stock incoming shipments
Maintain accurate inventory levels across multiple departments
Rotate inventory and monitor expiration dates
Ensure products are stored according to manufacturer guidelines
Purchasing
Investigate backorders and identify alternative products
Coordinate with vendors
Support purchasing activities
Operations
Perform inventory counts and reconciliations
Track inventory trends
Maintain organized storage areas
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding communication and customer service skills
Basic computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation
Self-motivated with a positive, team-oriented attitude
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Veterinary, medical, healthcare, or pharmacy experience
Previous inventory, purchasing, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience
Experience with inventory management software
Knowledge of medical products and pharmaceuticals
Experience working in a fast-paced hospital environment
Continuous improvement or Lean process experience is a plus
Why You'll Love Working at WLA
At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, our Operations team plays an essential role in delivering exceptional patient care. As an Inventory Coordinator, you’ll partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure every department has supplies, medications, and equipment needed to provide the highest standard of veterinary medicine.
We invest in our Associates through:
Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship
Ongoing operational and systems training
Opportunities to expand your knowledge of veterinary medicine and hospital operations
Leadership development and career growth opportunities
Collaborative partnerships across clinical and operational teams
A culture built on teamwork, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement
Whether you’re building your career in inventory management or bringing years of experience, you’ll be part of a team that values operational excellence and recognizes the critical role inventory plays in patient care.
Benefits
Eligible full-time Associates may be eligible for:
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
Continuing education and professional development
Employee pet care discounts
Mental health and wellness resources
Career development opportunities through VCA and Mars Veterinary Health
Why Choose VCA West Los Angeles?
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is recognized as one of the nation's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. While our clinicians provide exceptional medical care, it's our Operations team that keeps the hospital running smoothly.
As an Inventory Coordinator, you'll help ensure that every patient, every procedure, and every department has the tools and resources needed to deliver the highest standard of care.
This isn't just an inventory position—it's an opportunity to play an essential role in a hospital committed to patient safety, operational excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes while supporting one of the country's leading veterinary hospitals, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital—where operational excellence powers exceptional patient care.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings consistent with applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity
VCA Animal Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Associates. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
