Job Opportunities

Medical Director

Director/Executive
Posted: January 29th, 2013

Manage a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure the best practices/standards for veterinary care in shelters while providing direction for the medical/surgical care and maintenance of health for all animals. Responsible for ensuring compliance with AC&C's mission goals, relevant laws, policies and procedures. Develops treatment protocols and written policies/ guidelines for medical and surgical care, including timely and appropriate attention to emergency cases. Provides written reports and expert witness testimony in court for animal cruelty cases and other medical cases. Must have a current DVM, VMD or equivalent license. Visit http://www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

New Hope Liaison

Customer Service/Adoptions
Posted: January 29th, 2013

Responsible for reviewing, selecting and placing companion animals that are surrendered to the AC&C. Cultivate and maintain relationships with animal welfare adoption partners. Maintain communications with shelter via phone, email, and visits. Document, review and relay information to New Hope Partners as deemed necessary and appropriate. Schedule, coordinate and prepare transports for each animal placed. Review and update New Hope Partner placements daily. Attend off-site New Hope functions as needed. H.S. Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum one year of shelter experience with preference of customer service and animal placement experience. To apply, visit http://www.nycacc.org/careers.htm.

Field Manager

Field Services/Investigations/Animal Control
Posted: January 29th, 2013

Responsible for the daily operations of AC&C Field Services. Ensures prompt response of field service staff for animal transportation and that field staff adheres to all policies and procedures including, but not limited to: humane animal care, professional customer service, proper cleanliness. Facilitates the maintenance and repairs of all field vehicles and equipment. Maintains inventory, monitors departmental supplies, completes purchase requisitions, provides statistical reports, maintains accurate staff payroll records. H.S diploma or GED; must be at least 21 years of age; college degree preferred. Animal welfare experience mandatory. Valid NYS Driver's License. Visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

Animal Control Officer

Field Services/Investigations/Animal Control
Posted: January 29th, 2013

Under the supervision of the Director of Field Operations, enforce ordinances related to animal control including responding to citizen complaints regarding stray, injured, dangerous or unwanted animals and investigation of cruelty to animals and animal bites reports. Educate the public on animal related issues. Work cooperatively with AC&C volunteers and partners. Respond to disaster related calls in an efficient and timely manner. H.S. Diploma required. Possess and maintain a NYS Driver's license in good standing. One year of handling animals of various species and/or driving in the metropolitan area. Visit http://www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

Animal Care Technician

Veterinary
Posted: January 29th, 2013

Assist the veterinary team in the provision of basic care for animals in the shelter through direct assistance with medical examinations and documentation of prognosis/treatments. Facilitate accurate data entry, including photographic documentation as needed. Bathe and groom animals, provide basic husbandry and direct assistance as directed. Ensure basic maintenance tasks are performed in a timely fashion to ensure the smooth functioning of the department. Must be 18 years of age or older. Minimum 6 months previous experience working with animals in a veterinary or shelter setting. H.S. Diploma/GED required. Visit http://www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

Quality Assurance Assistant

Other
Posted: January 29th, 2013

Responsible for reviewing and analyzing records and data to ensure quality and accuracy; assessing and assuring compliance to policies and procedures; identifying trends and areas to be addressed; and reporting data to improve operations. Develop reports and conduct research on special projects. Provide backup for Population Coordinator as assigned. Must be 18 years of age or older. College degree preferred. Minimum six (6) months experience working in animal welfare. Strong computer skills, well versed in computer software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office) required; experience with animal sheltering software a plus (e.g. Chameleon, PetPoint, ShelterBuddy). Visit http://www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

Volunteer Manager

Volunteer Management/Community Outreach
Posted: January 29th, 2013

Provides leadership and direction for the Volunteer Program and staff. Develop, implement and oversee the programming, recruitment, scheduling, training, placement, management, recognition and administration of AC&C's volunteer program. Collaborate with the Executive team and Shelter staff to optimize value of volunteers and the organization. Monitor safety issues among volunteers and take immediate action to correct hazards. Compose and publish weekly newsletters/monthly reports. Develop and foster supportive working relationship between AC&C staff and volunteers, including resolution of conflict. Bachelor's degree required; Minimum two years management-level responsibility within an active volunteer program. To apply, visit http://www.nycacc.org/careers.htm

Veterinarian

Veterinary
Posted: January 22nd, 2013

City of San Antonio

Under general direction, is responsible for performing veterinarian services in the City's Animal Care Program. Performs examinations on animals brought into the animal care facility; vaccinates all animals leaving the facility; performs spay and neuter surgeries; and prescribes euthanasia for badly injured or sick animals. Advises citizens on rabies control procedures and works directly with animal bite victims and their physicians. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Experience as a practicing Veterinarian is highly desirable. Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. For more information, please contact joel.jenks.@sanantonio.gov

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary
Posted: January 22nd, 2013

Nevada Humane Society. The Veterinary Technician will assist the veterinarians as needed both in surgery and with shelter medicine responsibilities, as well as ensuring that the clinic facility and equipment is clean and in good working order with adequate supplies available. Additionally, they will monitor the health of animals in the shelter, provide care and treatment to sick and injured animals according to instruction, and prepare animals for veterinary care and spay/neuter surgery. Must be a licensed Veterinary Technician in Nevada or able to obtain a Nevada License. Send one page cover letter and one page resume to: info@nevadahumanesociety.org

Shelter Veterinarian

Veterinary
Posted: January 22nd, 2013

Nevada Humane Society. If you are a veterinarian with a passion for lifesaving, a commitment to the No Kill philosophy, and compassion for animals and people, we invite you to apply.
A DVM or VMD from an accredited university, with a license to practice in the State of Nevada, or ability to get a Nevada license.
Send one page cover letter and one page resume to: info@nevadahumanesociety.org

Veterinary Services Supervisor

Veterinary
Posted: January 22nd, 2013

Oversee medical records, DEA logs, and staff to ensure optimal operations of the medical department. Accurately maintain drug logs and complete reports in accordance with laws and policies. Provide management of veterinary technicians and assistants including schedule and payroll. Act as a veterinary assistant as needed to facilitate delivery of care. Oversee maintenance and repairs of medical equipment. Must be at least 21 years of age. H.S. Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred and have 2 years animal shelter or veterinary clinic with supervisory experience. Visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

Receiving Center Supervisor/Handler

Manager/Supervisor
Posted: January 22nd, 2013

Responsible for the daily management of the Receiving Center and supervision of assigned staff. Ensures financial integrity and accuracy by conducting audits, managing monetary flow, and accounting of receipts. Schedules daily staff responsibilities, including interviewing, shift assignments, training, maintaining payroll records. Assist medical staff with animal handling and ensures animal/medical care is consistent with AC&C policy and procedure. H.S. Diploma or GED; college degree preferred. A minimum of two years management/supervisory experience or suitable related experience providing outstanding customer service. Animal care experience and demonstrated handling experience required. Visit www.nycacc.org for a full job description.

Executive Director

Director/Executive
Posted: January 17th, 2013

Executive Director, Dutchess County SPCA: Looking for an innovative and dynamic individual, who brings management skills, enthusiasm, and accountability in animal welfare. Responsibilities include strategic planning, program administration, fundraising, community relations, human resources, and financial management. Candidates must demonstrate successful experience in the following areas: At least five years high level management and supervisory work in a multi-million-dollar, not-for-profit, animal welfare organization; development and maintenance of an effective team of staff and volunteers; appropriate multi-level communications with all organization constituents; maintenance and development of revenue stream to support operations; capital fundraising; marketing and social media. For details go to www.dcspca.org.

Adoption Counselor

Customer Service/Adoptions
Posted: January 17th, 2013

Responsible for promoting public adoption of animals at all AC&C adoption locations/events while providing excellent customer and educational service to potential customers through adoption counseling and assisting with animal interactions. Ensuring successful placements by reviewing applications, interviewing adopters, and finding best possible matches. Attend and prepare for offsite adoption events by collaborating with Adoption Outreach Liaison. Understand NYCHA rules, regulations, and requirements. Minimum one year customer service, preferably in an animal welfare organization and one year shelter animal experience. H.S. Diploma or GED. Keen knowledge of breeds and associative behaviors. Visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

Registered Vet Technician

Veterinary
Posted: January 13th, 2013

FT, non-exempt position, starts immediately. Successful applicant must have completed an accredited Veterinary Technician Program and hold a Missouri license. Responsibilities include prepping animals for surgery, entering medical information into computerized medical record, make surgery packs, clean kennels and clinics, answer phones, assist veterinarians with medical assessments, and work with veterinary technician students. Accountabilities include maintaining the highest standard of customer service while maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the clinic. Prevent the spread of disease. Assist clients in making informed decisions about their pet's care. Discuss difficult medical conditions with clients in a compassion manner. To apply for this position, please visit our website at http://www.waysidewaifs.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Job_openings_new.

Feline Behavior Assessor

Animal Behavior
Posted: January 13th, 2013

Assist with feline behavior assessments while in AC&C's care. Provide environmental enrichment and positive reinforcements as needed for behavioral modifications to keep our cats happy, healthy and adoptable. Implement protocols, order supplies/equipment and maintain accurate records of daily behavior/activity logs. Collaborate with AC&C staff to identify medical, care, and placement needs for the animals. Assist with identification of animals for offsite media and outreach events. Educate the public regarding animal issues. H.S. Diploma/ GED required. Must have prior experience with feline handling skills and possess extensive knowledge of feline behavior. Visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

Volunteer Liaison

Volunteer Management/Community Outreach
Posted: January 13th, 2013

Collaborate with Volunteer Manager for support in the organization of the Volunteer Program located in the Manhattan Care Center. Oversee the scheduling, training, placement, recognition and administration of the volunteer members. Monitor safety issues among volunteers, including proper training in humane animal handling techniques. Generate monthly program activity reports. Develop positive working relations between volunteers and AC&C staff to ensure an optimally healthy and safe work environment. Bachelor's degree preferred and two years of supervisory level in an active volunteer program, or related experience. Knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook. Visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

Overnight Supervisor

Manager/Supervisor
Posted: January 13th, 2013

Responsible for the after-hours supervision of shelter operations and staff at the Manhattan Care Center, including the humane treatment and handling of all animals, and maintaining a high standard for both animal care and customer care, while ensuring compliance of policies and procedures. Work with the Medical Department for identification of sick animals. Monitor, review and facilitate animal placement options. Establish and monitor staff performance goals and evaluations. Accurately maintain daily work schedules, timesheets, inventory. H.S. Diploma or GED; college degree preferred and minimum one year customer supervisory experience. Visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm for a full job description.

Veterinarian

Veterinary
Posted: January 4th, 2013

Provide leadership, direction, and training for the medical and surgical care of all shelter animals. Triage and stabilize ill and injured animals, diagnose and treat medical conditions, anesthetize and perform surgery. Recognition and documentation of animal cruelty, including expert witness testimony. Advise on placement and euthanasia decisions. Work to ensure health of population and compliance with relevant state law and city code. Properly record all drug activity, DEA logs and statistics, medical records, data entry. DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree; Licensure in NYS state; previous clinical experience; keen surgical and diagnostic skills. To apply, visit nycacc.org/careers.htm

Animal Care Officer

Animal Care/Kennel Attendant
Posted: January 4th, 2013

Provide attentive care for animals by granting the needs of the animals, i.e. food, water, proper bedding, exercise as directed by supervisors. Collaborate with others to properly maintain kennels sanitized according to AC&C policy. Monitor behavior and alert medical staff upon first signs of illness and/or injury of an animal. Provide pre-surgery care to animals as directed by medical staff. Safe and humane animal handling skills is a must. Must be 18 years of age and have one year of animal care experience. H.S Diploma or GED preferred. Visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm to apply.

Animal Care Supervisor

Manager/Supervisor
Posted: January 4th, 2013

In absence of Care Center Manager, assume all operational responsibilities, supervision, and oversight of the Animal Care Department. Provide supervision of the staff in conjunction with maintaining schedules, attendance reports, payroll, performance goals, and training ensuring compliance with policies/procedures. Conduct regular rounds to ensure appropriate care of animal population and responsiveness of staff to animal needs and assigned tasks. Generate the At Risk list to New Hope partners as assigned by manager. H.S. Diploma/GED. Minimum 21 years of age and 3 years of relevant experience. Valid NY State Driver's License. To apply, visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm

Call Center Manager

Other
Posted: January 4th, 2013

Responsible for the Call Center's daily operations. Ensures prompt response from the call center staff to deliver exceptional customer service, handle phone inquiries, address public complaints, and dispatching, in conjunction with Field Operations. Develop, implement, and train Call Center Supervisor and staff on AC&C telephone system programs, scripts, policy and procedures. Compile monthly statistics via Call Center Monitoring and Information systems. Maintain efficient and accurate staff daily work schedules, attendance reports, and payroll records. College degree preferred. Minimum 4 years of customer service experience in high volume call setting. To apply, visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm

Call Center Response Secialist

Other
Posted: January 4th, 2013

Responsible for handling telephone inquiries from the general public and the Animal Control dispatch system. It involves heavy use of telephones and computers as well as providing superior customer service. Dispatch AC&C field officers to animal control and rescue calls, prioritizing requests for service and emergencies. Act as a liaison with the Police, Fire Department, and other agencies. Accurately keep records of activities within the database, counsel the public on animal welfare, accept and process telephone contributions. H.S. Diploma or GED and two years of customer service experience. To apply, visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm.

Call Center Supervisor

Other
Posted: January 4th, 2013

Responsible for training, supervising and motivating call center staff, implementing policies, procedures, programs and telephone scripts and ensuring excellent customer service is offered to the public. Promote AC&C goals such as responsible pet ownership, serve as a liaison between AC&C and 311-related communication and duties, and work collaboratively with AC&C volunteers and partners. High School diploma or GED required, college degree preferred. Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a high volume call center as well as experience supervising and training Customer Service representatives. To apply, visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary
Posted: January 4th, 2013

Assist in the medical and surgical care of animals in the shelter as directed by the veterinarian. Administer and monitor anesthesia, administer medications, assist with surgery, perform basic laboratory tests, perform euthanasia, assist in necropsy, develop radiographs. Keep record of all DEA logs and statistics abiding by the law and AC&C policy. Cleaning of medical equipment and kennels as needed. Must be 21 years or older and have NYS driver's license. Associates or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology, or foreign equivalent recognized by NYS. Licensure to practice in NYS. To apply, visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm

Medical Clerk

Veterinary
Posted: January 4th, 2013

Responsible for overseeing and managing inventory for the medical department. Work with medical director to ensure compliance with relevant state law and city code. Act as a DEA agent and maintain accurate logs for the shelter's direct registration for controlled substances. Ensure quality data entry and control with appropriate follow-up in Chameleon. Assist the lead veterinary technician with delivery of medical care, management of veterinary staff, payroll, staff scheduling, equipment repairs. Serve as a liaison with DOHMH regarding rabies specimen testing. Must be 21 years of age or older. H.S. Diploma required. To apply, visit www.nycacc.org/careers.htm

Outreach Manager

Volunteer Management/Community Outreach
Posted: December 26th, 2012

The Outreach Manager is the point of contact for all LHS's volunteer and community relations. They are the public face of LHS, and responsible for ensuring that the organization has the volunteer recourses available to meet its operational needs in all departments, including: fundraising, administration, development & event support, public programs, facility maintenance, and animal care. The Outreach Manager fosters public and community involvement within the structure of the volunteer program to further LHS's long and short-range development and expansion goals. Email cover letter referencing your specific interest in this position at LHS to jobs@libertyhumane.org. Also include your resume and contact information for three professional references.

Registered Vet Technician

Veterinary
Posted: December 26th, 2012

FT, non-exempt position, starts immediately. Successful applicant must have completed an accredited Veterinary Technician Program and hold a Missouri license. Responsibilities include prepping animals for surgery, entering medical information into computerized medical record, make surgery packs, clean kennels and clinics, answer phones, assist veterinarians with medical assessments, and work with veterinary technician students. Accountabilities include maintaining the highest standard of customer service while maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the clinic. Prevent the spread of disease. Assist clients in making informed decisions about their pet's care. Discuss difficult medical conditions with clients in a compassion manner. To apply for this position, please visit our website at http://www.waysidewaifs.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Job_openings_new

Animal Services Director

Director/Executive
Posted: December 26th, 2012

The Board of Supervisors recently directed the Public Health Department to work towards becoming a "No Kill" shelter which means animals will not be euthanized for purposes of population control and will only be euthanized in case of severe illlness or severe aggression. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and animal services and a desire to champion the cause of animal welfare to ensure the best possible environment for all animals. The ideal candidate will also be a collaborative leader with extensive experience in Animal Services program management; volunteer coordination, animal foster programs, and be firmly committed to the "No Kill" philosophy. Further, the ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration and will have the political and business acumen to foster and navigate relations with elected and appointed officials at all levels of government, other public entities, special interest groups, the public and the community at large. See Job Announcement at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ventura/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=568420

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Care/Kennel Attendant
Posted: December 7th, 2012

High volume mobile spay/neuter program in Southeastern VA seeks a licensed veterinary technician. Full and part time work available, flexible schedule, competitive pay, excellent benefits available for full-time employees. Must be strongly committed to animal protection. Humane animal handling skills a must. To view the complete job description and apply online, please visit: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=614999