Administrative Assistant & Building Coordinator

Administrative Assistant & Building Coordinator Sherwood South Animal Hospital - Emergency & Critical Care Baton Rouge, LA | Full-Time | Hourly Help Keep a 24/7 Emergency Hospital Running Smoothly Sherwood South Animal Hospital is hiring a proactive, detail-oriented Facilities & Equipment Manager to support daily operations in our busy Emergency & Critical Care hospital. Why This Role Matters You directly support life‑saving veterinary care You’ll “own” facilities and equipment needs from start to finish Every day is different - no routine desk‑only work You’ll work locally with the backing of Thrive Pet Healthcare What You’ll Do Facilities & Maintenance Coordinate building maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects Perform light troubleshooting and hands‑on support when appropriate Partner with vendors and Thrive’s corporate Facilities team Track maintenance contracts and documentation Equipment Support Help organize and track medical equipment Coordinate vendor repairs and ensure timely resolution Support uninterrupted clinical operations Administrative & Operations Support Handle mail, invoices, and documentation Run off‑site errands as needed (reliable transportation required) Assist with quarterly and annual inventory Coordinate annual deep‑clean (“scrub”) projects and supply ordering Support meetings, food ordering, and hospital events Team & Hospital Support Assist with new employee onboarding (equipment, access, readiness) Maintain hospital bulletin boards and internal communications Provide general administrative support as needed What We’re Looking For You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are Highly detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through A self‑starter who sees what needs to be done Organized and comfortable juggling multiple priorities Calm and professional in a fast‑paced healthcare setting Reliable, solution‑focused, and team‑oriented Qualifications Experience in facilities, equipment, healthcare ops, or admin/project coordination preferred Comfortable with light physical tasks and basic troubleshooting Able to lift/move equipment when needed Reliable transportation Comfortable with basic computer systems and documentation Why Sherwood South? 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care hospital Strong teamwork and emotionally intelligent culture Direct support from Thrive’s national Facilities team Fast‑paced, meaningful work environment You’ll Grow with Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital Benefits - Our Care in Action We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including: 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Mental health support through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions Backup childcare and elder care support FREE CE courses Pet care discounts and perks Student loan support tools Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements. Compensation Negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $20‑23/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr