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Summary We are looking for a curious, detail-oriented Taxonomy Analyst to join our team and help translate complex veterinary clinic data into actionable insights. This role collaborates with ...

Summary We are looking for a curious, detail-oriented Taxonomy Analyst to join our team and help translate complex veterinary clinic data into actionable insights. This role collaborates with ...

PTOC Freshwater Taxonomist

Columbia, MD · On-site

$24.35 - $26/hr

Freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate taxonomy * Analysis of freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate samples, and sediment data * Reporting taxonomic data * Ability to conduct QA/QC protocols for ...

Required : • 7+ years in Data Taxonomy, Data Ontology, Data Architecture, Technical Product Management, or Digital Analytics Implementation. • 5+ years of developing taxonomies and information ...

Lead Data Taxonomist

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $204K/yr

You will be responsible for New York Times' global event data catalog and taxonomy. You will sit at the intersection of Product, Data Platform, and Analytics, capturing every interaction - from a ...

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How much do taxonomy analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for taxonomy analyst in the United States is $31.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Taxonomy Analyst job?

A Taxonomy Analyst is responsible for organizing, categorizing, and maintaining structured data to improve information retrieval and classification. They develop and manage taxonomies, metadata schemas, and classification systems to enhance user experience and search functionality. This role often involves collaborating with content strategists, data scientists, and IT teams to ensure consistency and accuracy across digital platforms. Taxonomy Analysts work in various industries, including e-commerce, healthcare, and technology, where structured information is crucial for efficiency and accessibility.

What does a typical workday look like for a Taxonomy Analyst?

A typical day for a Taxonomy Analyst involves analyzing and updating data categorization structures, consulting with stakeholders to understand business and user requirements, and maintaining metadata best practices. You may spend time auditing and refining existing taxonomies, mapping new content into structures, and collaborating with teams such as content management, UX, and product development. Regular meetings with subject matter experts and product owners are common to ensure that classifications remain relevant and effective. The role is both analytical and collaborative, offering variety and the chance to influence how information is accessed and used across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Taxonomy Analyst position, and why are they important?

A Taxonomy Analyst should have a strong background in information science, data classification, and metadata management, typically supported by a relevant degree or experience in library science, information management, or data analytics. Familiarity with taxonomy management tools (such as PoolParty, Smartlogic, or Synaptica), content management systems, and standards like SKOS is highly valued. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills help in articulating complex classification schemes and collaborating cross-functionally. These abilities are vital for ensuring organized, efficient information retrieval and workflow optimization across an organization.

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Summary

We are looking for a curious, detail-oriented Taxonomy Analyst to join our team and help translate complex veterinary clinic data into actionable insights. This role collaborates with business intelligence and data engineering, making it ideal for someone with a passion for both animals and analytics. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, veterinary SMEs, and business stakeholders to surface insights that drive better outcomes for our hospital partners, clients, and patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports that support product insights, data quality, and financial performance.
  • Query, clean, and analyze large datasets from veterinary practice management systems using SQL.
  • Build and understand taxonomy development and consumption through various data pipelines.
  • Perform data mapping using various product and patient demographic taxonomies.
  • Partner with software engineers to translate clinical workflows into data requirements.
  • Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities in hospital performance data and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support data integrity initiatives, including data validation, reconciliation, and documentation of data pipelines.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the veterinary business ecosystem, including how hospital data flows through scheduling, invoicing, medical records, and client communications.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on ad hoc analytical requests from operations, finance, product, and leadership teams.
  • Advance AI tooling initiatives by providing QA for machine learning and normalization model outputs.
  • Contribute to the development of KPIs, metrics frameworks, and data governance standards.

Required

  • 2+ years of experience in a data analyst, business intelligence, or related role.
  • Proficiency in SQL, comfortable with writing complex queries, joins, subqueries, and aggregations.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to explain nuanced veterinary industry concepts to highly technical software engineers and translate technical data constraints back to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • Experience in the veterinary industry, animal health, or related healthcare setting.
  • Strong data visualization skills; experience with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, DataBricks Dashboards.
  • In-clinic experience, whether as a veterinary technician, practice manager, receptionist, or other patient-facing role is a significant plus.
  • Familiarity with veterinary practice management software (e.g., Pulse, Impromed, AVImark, etc).
  • Understanding of the broader veterinary business ecosystem and how hospital data drives outcomes across analytics, client experience, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with Python for data analysis and automation.
  • Experience working with ETL pipelines, data warehouses, or cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, DataBricks, dbt).
  • Knowledge of healthcare or veterinary data standards and compliance considerations.

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

  • 401k savings & company match

  • Paid time off

  • Paid holidays

  • Maternity leave

  • Parental leave

  • Military leave

  • Other leaves of absence

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits

  • Health savings accounts

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Life & disability benefits

  • Identity theft protection

  • Pet insurance

  • Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.