Animal Care League is looking to add some amazing people to our team! Our staff plays a crucial role in ensuring that we can have the greatest impact on pets and the people who love them. Please note that due to the number of inquiries we receive, applicants who do not possess the minimum qualifications/requirements may not be responded to-so please read each job opportunity description carefully. Cover letters and up to date resumes which reflect your relevant experience are highly recommended.
If you are interested in getting involved/helping animals but may not currently find a fit in the way of employment, volunteering is a great way to get started and gain some experience!
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteer Program Manager
Do you love working with people? Do you have a knack for coordinating details? Are you organized, outgoing, and want to help utilize the passion in people to make a difference? If so, this position is for you!
The Volunteer Manager works to ensure that the volunteer program is working to serve the needs of the organization by recruiting, training, and stewarding a skilled and diverse volunteer and foster base. The Volunteer Manager works to keep key volunteer roles staffed within the shelter, identifies areas where specific skill sets need to be recruited, oversees the foster volunteer program, and works to ensure volunteer growth, cross-training and retention.
Responsibilities include: daily communication with volunteers and responding to inquiries, processing new volunteer applications, conducting screening and new volunteer orientation, creating training systems to support volunteer and foster development, matching volunteers with their best fit based on skill, interest and availability, maintaining the volunteer database and related records/documents, assisting with training of new volunteers, coordinating mentorship for new volunteers, communicating with key staff on volunteer needs, oversight of the volunteer schedule and ensuring that open slots are filled, executing volunteer appreciation initiatives, creating volunteer communications, recruiting and coordinating volunteers for offsite events, recruiting volunteers via online and in person events, oversight of the foster program volunteers and foster coordinator/lead volunteer, work to attract a diverse volunteer base, representing the organization at offsite events by working ACL booths/being the lead at community events, assisting with basic front office duties.
Core Competencies:
Minimum Requirements:
For consideration please email resume and cover letter to Gabby Uresti at: operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org
Salary is dependent on experience, please include your salary expectations in your cover letter. This position requires some evening & weekend availability. Candidates without the minimum requirements may not be considered.
Adoption & Foster Coordinator
Animal Care League is working to place more animals into loving homes through our adoption program. We are also working to grow our foster program in order to help more animals outside of the shelter walls. As we work to expand our impact, we are also expanding our team! ACL is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic person with a passion for lifesaving to join our adoption team!
The Adoption & Foster Coordinator position works with the Pathway Manager to get animals placed in foster homes as well as works directly with the public supporting an important part of our mission-the human/animal bond! Our Adoption Team acts as key brand ambassadors for the organization as well as advocates for the cats, dogs and other small mammals in our program. The ideal candidate would be able to effectively multi-task in a busy and hectic environment, have a sincere passion for people as well as animals, and be willing to work to help pair animals and people with minimal barriers and lots of education to set both animals and people up for success!
Responsibilities include: Managing incoming adoption applications and conducting initial screenings, managing adoption traffic during open hours, responding to adopter inquiries, conducting adoption appointments/screenings/counseling sessions, attending offsite adoption events, assisting with promoting animals in the adoption program, working with key team members to identify animals in need of foster, creating foster pleas, managing regular communications with the foster volunteers, coordinating foster appointments, assisting with office and front desk duties, receiving and processing incoming donations, and promoting/facilitating retail sales.
Candidates considering applying should be able to do the following:
For consideration, please send cover letter and resume to Gabby Uresti at operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org
Adoption Program Supervisor
Do you love connecting people and pets? Want to oversee a team focused on positive outcomes for shelter animals?
The Adoption Program Supervisor acts as the ultimate brand ambassador and oversees the adoption team and front-end staff to ensure exemplary customer service. This role works to ensure that the animals in our care are matched with potential adopters who can make a lifelong commitment to them and that adopters feel supported through the adoption process. This role also works to keep the adoption team informed, and inspired.
A best fit candidate for this role would have strong interpersonal skills, have a passion for providing exemplary customer service, and be able to communicate the responsibilities of pet ownership through a conversational approach. Candidates would need to have experience working with animals in a shelter environment, be able to effectively manage multiple tasks while still maintaining attention to detail, and be an advocate for shelter animals.
Key Responsibilities Include
Minimum Requirements
For consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to Gabby Uresti: operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org.
Animal Caregiver -Full & Part Time Positions Available!
Do you want to make a difference in the life of a shelter animal? ACL is seeking enthusiastic, hardworking and compassionate individuals to join our animal care team. The animal care team members act as accommodating hosts for cats, dogs, rabbits and other animals during their stay with us! Animal Caregivers ensure that animal enclosures and areas are clean, organized and set up for maximum comfort while also ensuring that all animals are being fed, medicated, and receiving walks/enrichment regularly. Animal Caregivers also keep in close communication with upper level shelter staff on each of our animals' changes in behavior or wellness and provide important feedback to help animals find their way to adoption!
This is a fast paced position with responsibilities that include daily cleaning and disinfecting of kennels and cages, sweeping, mopping, laundry, dish washing, feeding of animals, and administering medications. Candidates must enjoy cleaning as well as possess a strong work ethic, good attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. Good time management and organization skills a must! Since our animals require love and care 365 days per year, this position requires early morning/late night/weekend and holiday availability.
Minimum Requirements:
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
This position pays $13.35-$15/HR depending on experience. We have full & part-time positions available! Please specify which you are interested in at the time of application. This position requires a hands on working interview as part of the application process.
For consideration, please send resume and cover letter to Gabby Uresti at: operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org
Shelter Veterinarian/Medical Director
Animal Care League is searching for a highly motivated, experienced veterinarian to provide medical care and HVHQSN services to our shelter animals and public clients (duties split between surgery and shelter medicine/pet wellness services). This position would serve as the primary staff veterinarian as well as work directly with the Executive Director on planning and initiatives to help grow the impact of ACL’s low cost spay/neuter clinic. The ideal candidate for this role would possess a dynamic skill set, confidence, and be a positive and flexible team player with a passion for shelter medicine and an interest in establishing protocols, team building, and community programming.
This is a full-time position with some flex scheduling, PTO benefits, cell phone reimbursement allowance, continued education and more! This position is great for a veterinarian who enjoys both medicine and surgery!
The shelter veterinarian would oversee and maintain the health of our shelter population (which consists of cats, dogs, rabbits and occasional other exotics) and offer support to operations staff in maintaining herd health. Candidates would be comfortable with in-heat spays, pregnant spays, large dog surgeries, have the ability to perform procedures such as leg amputation, enucleation, cherry eye sx, as well as other lifesaving procedures. Since Animal Care League houses and adopts out exotics such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds, experience with exotics is preferred, or candidates must have a willingness to train/learn.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Minimum Requirements:
For consideration, please send resume and cover letter to Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
If you are interested in getting involved/helping animals but may not currently find a fit in the way of employment, volunteering is a great way to get started and gain some experience!
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteer Program Manager
Do you love working with people? Do you have a knack for coordinating details? Are you organized, outgoing, and want to help utilize the passion in people to make a difference? If so, this position is for you!
The Volunteer Manager works to ensure that the volunteer program is working to serve the needs of the organization by recruiting, training, and stewarding a skilled and diverse volunteer and foster base. The Volunteer Manager works to keep key volunteer roles staffed within the shelter, identifies areas where specific skill sets need to be recruited, oversees the foster volunteer program, and works to ensure volunteer growth, cross-training and retention.
Responsibilities include: daily communication with volunteers and responding to inquiries, processing new volunteer applications, conducting screening and new volunteer orientation, creating training systems to support volunteer and foster development, matching volunteers with their best fit based on skill, interest and availability, maintaining the volunteer database and related records/documents, assisting with training of new volunteers, coordinating mentorship for new volunteers, communicating with key staff on volunteer needs, oversight of the volunteer schedule and ensuring that open slots are filled, executing volunteer appreciation initiatives, creating volunteer communications, recruiting and coordinating volunteers for offsite events, recruiting volunteers via online and in person events, oversight of the foster program volunteers and foster coordinator/lead volunteer, work to attract a diverse volunteer base, representing the organization at offsite events by working ACL booths/being the lead at community events, assisting with basic front office duties.
Core Competencies:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate using a variety of communication styles
- Ability to assess and apply best communication practices to effectively convey information and diffuse conflict
- Confidence in public speaking and strong presentation skills
- Able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Able to plan and organize
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to work compassionately with clients and staff/volunteers in various emotional states.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience coordinating volunteer programming/or people management in a non-profit setting
- Minimum of 2 years experience in program or project management
- Must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Must be comfortable working around and occasionally handling cats, dogs, rabbits and other domestic animals including those with medical or behavioral challenges.
- Possesses a positive attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Applications with the ability to learn new software programs quickly
- Familiarity with HAAS concepts a plus!
- Familiarity with Fear Free Concepts a plus!
- Bilingual Spanish/English a plus!
- Previous animal welfare/animal sheltering program management a plus!
For consideration please email resume and cover letter to Gabby Uresti at: operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org
Salary is dependent on experience, please include your salary expectations in your cover letter. This position requires some evening & weekend availability. Candidates without the minimum requirements may not be considered.
Adoption & Foster Coordinator
Animal Care League is working to place more animals into loving homes through our adoption program. We are also working to grow our foster program in order to help more animals outside of the shelter walls. As we work to expand our impact, we are also expanding our team! ACL is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic person with a passion for lifesaving to join our adoption team!
The Adoption & Foster Coordinator position works with the Pathway Manager to get animals placed in foster homes as well as works directly with the public supporting an important part of our mission-the human/animal bond! Our Adoption Team acts as key brand ambassadors for the organization as well as advocates for the cats, dogs and other small mammals in our program. The ideal candidate would be able to effectively multi-task in a busy and hectic environment, have a sincere passion for people as well as animals, and be willing to work to help pair animals and people with minimal barriers and lots of education to set both animals and people up for success!
Responsibilities include: Managing incoming adoption applications and conducting initial screenings, managing adoption traffic during open hours, responding to adopter inquiries, conducting adoption appointments/screenings/counseling sessions, attending offsite adoption events, assisting with promoting animals in the adoption program, working with key team members to identify animals in need of foster, creating foster pleas, managing regular communications with the foster volunteers, coordinating foster appointments, assisting with office and front desk duties, receiving and processing incoming donations, and promoting/facilitating retail sales.
Candidates considering applying should be able to do the following:
- Work in a fast paced environment with a very diverse clientele
- Be comfortable adjusting communication styles to suit different demographics
- Be outgoing and have extraordinary conversational skills
- Have a strong foundation of animal handling and husbandry experience and be able to share that knowledge with others
- Maintain a positive attitude and work well as a team
- Be comfortable working with animals who may be stressed or who have experienced trauma
- Have an obvious understanding of the human/animal relationship
- Be able think creatively to help place animals into foster and adoptive homes
- Minimum of 1 year of animal care/handling experience preferably in a shelter setting
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a customer service focused role
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Strong foundational knowledge of animal behavior, medical care and responsibilities of pet ownership and ability to communicate this knowledge effectively to potential adopters
- Comfortable handling animals of all breeds, sizes and temperaments.
- Must possess good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong computer skills
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
- Familiarity with HAAS and Fear Free Concepts a plus!
- Bi-Lingual English/Spanish a huge plus!
For consideration, please send cover letter and resume to Gabby Uresti at operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org
Adoption Program Supervisor
Do you love connecting people and pets? Want to oversee a team focused on positive outcomes for shelter animals?
The Adoption Program Supervisor acts as the ultimate brand ambassador and oversees the adoption team and front-end staff to ensure exemplary customer service. This role works to ensure that the animals in our care are matched with potential adopters who can make a lifelong commitment to them and that adopters feel supported through the adoption process. This role also works to keep the adoption team informed, and inspired.
A best fit candidate for this role would have strong interpersonal skills, have a passion for providing exemplary customer service, and be able to communicate the responsibilities of pet ownership through a conversational approach. Candidates would need to have experience working with animals in a shelter environment, be able to effectively manage multiple tasks while still maintaining attention to detail, and be an advocate for shelter animals.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Planning, organizing and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the front desk and adoption program to ensure proper coverage to support adoption goals and customer service expectations
- Conducting adoption appointments and facilitating adoption counseling
- Assisting with keeping the adoption team up to date on current practices, working to ensure that training is evaluated regularly and kept up to date
- Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, retain and schedule volunteers to support the adoptions program
- Working to coordinate foster meet and greets and placements
- Assisting with planning and organizing of offsite adoption events
- Assisting with creating/updating adoption bios
- Assisting with the intake desk facilitating intake, RTO, Lost/Found initiatives as needed
- Oversight of the shelter retail space and ensuring that sales goals are met
- Keeping Adoption Training Manual, Adopter Materials and post adoption support resources organized and up to date
Minimum Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent/relevant work experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience conducting adoption counseling/working as an adoption counselor
- Minimum 1 year experience supervising a team
- Minimum 2 years of animal care/handling experience, and exceptional animal handling skills
- Exceptional foundational understanding of animal behavior relative to the shelter environment
- Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to multitask while being detail oriented
- Driven by life-saving and the desire to find animals their forever home
- Ability to stay calm and positive in a fast paced environment
- Strong organizing and planning skills
- Strong computer skills
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and some holidays
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English a plus!
- Previous experience with Pet Point would be a plus!
- Familiarity with HAAS and Fear Free Concepts a plus!
- Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 65 pounds
- Have a high level of manual dexterity, the ability to bend and squat, and the ability to stand and sit for significant periods of time
- Exposure to disinfectant solutions and zoonotic diseases
- Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available
- Must be able to safely and compassionately handle and work with all cats, dogs, rabbits and other domestic animals including those with medical or behavioral challenges
For consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to Gabby Uresti: operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org.
Animal Caregiver -Full & Part Time Positions Available!
Do you want to make a difference in the life of a shelter animal? ACL is seeking enthusiastic, hardworking and compassionate individuals to join our animal care team. The animal care team members act as accommodating hosts for cats, dogs, rabbits and other animals during their stay with us! Animal Caregivers ensure that animal enclosures and areas are clean, organized and set up for maximum comfort while also ensuring that all animals are being fed, medicated, and receiving walks/enrichment regularly. Animal Caregivers also keep in close communication with upper level shelter staff on each of our animals' changes in behavior or wellness and provide important feedback to help animals find their way to adoption!
This is a fast paced position with responsibilities that include daily cleaning and disinfecting of kennels and cages, sweeping, mopping, laundry, dish washing, feeding of animals, and administering medications. Candidates must enjoy cleaning as well as possess a strong work ethic, good attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. Good time management and organization skills a must! Since our animals require love and care 365 days per year, this position requires early morning/late night/weekend and holiday availability.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
- Previous animal handling experience required
- CVT/Vet Tech experience a huge plus!
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 65 pounds.
- Ability to handle animals effectively and humanely.
- Have a high level of manual dexterity, the ability to bend and squat, and the ability to stand and sit for significant periods of time.
- Exposure to disinfectant solutions and zoonotic diseases.
- Subject to animal bites and scratches.
- Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.
- Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the organization. May require evening, holiday and weekend work hours.
- Must be able to safely and compassionately handle and work with all cats, dogs, rabbits and other domestic animals including those with medical or behavioral challenges.
- Possesses a positive attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Must possess good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Flexible and independent; able to multitask while also being highly detail-oriented.
This position pays $13.35-$15/HR depending on experience. We have full & part-time positions available! Please specify which you are interested in at the time of application. This position requires a hands on working interview as part of the application process.
For consideration, please send resume and cover letter to Gabby Uresti at: operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org
Shelter Veterinarian/Medical Director
Animal Care League is searching for a highly motivated, experienced veterinarian to provide medical care and HVHQSN services to our shelter animals and public clients (duties split between surgery and shelter medicine/pet wellness services). This position would serve as the primary staff veterinarian as well as work directly with the Executive Director on planning and initiatives to help grow the impact of ACL’s low cost spay/neuter clinic. The ideal candidate for this role would possess a dynamic skill set, confidence, and be a positive and flexible team player with a passion for shelter medicine and an interest in establishing protocols, team building, and community programming.
This is a full-time position with some flex scheduling, PTO benefits, cell phone reimbursement allowance, continued education and more! This position is great for a veterinarian who enjoys both medicine and surgery!
The shelter veterinarian would oversee and maintain the health of our shelter population (which consists of cats, dogs, rabbits and occasional other exotics) and offer support to operations staff in maintaining herd health. Candidates would be comfortable with in-heat spays, pregnant spays, large dog surgeries, have the ability to perform procedures such as leg amputation, enucleation, cherry eye sx, as well as other lifesaving procedures. Since Animal Care League houses and adopts out exotics such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds, experience with exotics is preferred, or candidates must have a willingness to train/learn.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing medical care and medical oversight of the shelter population
- Working with key staff to ensure the overall health and wellbeing of the animals in our care
- Providing HVHQSN to our shelter animals prior to adoption as well as to our low cost clinic clients
- Handling animal medical emergencies, assisting staff with proper handling of medical emergencies
- Communicating with key staff on medical plans and follow up for shelter animals
- Communicating with key managers on housing and containment of contagious diseases
- Conducting surgery and other life saving medical procedures, performing occasional euthanasia
- Providing medical care and services via our community pet wellness days, vaccine clinics and public spay days
- Work with part-time veterinary staff to ensure consistency in medical care
- Develop and manage inventory system for surgical supplies; help keep medical expenses within budgetary guidelines by developing/maintaining effective and efficient medical processes
- Maintain and manage proper drug logs and records, oversight of pharmacy inventory
- Working through solutions and providing input on protocols, facility improvement, and overall medical operations
- Working directly with the Executive Director to expand clinic operations and map out clinic related programming
- Assist with team building of the clinic staff and volunteers
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of experience, preferably with at least 2 years of shelter medicine experience
- Ability to perform 20-30 spay/neuter surgeries using HVHQSN techniques
- Strong understanding of shelter medicine best practices
- Fear Free Certification, or willingness to receive certification within 6 months of employment
- Exotics experience a huge plus, must have willingness to learn/receive training
- Ability to work compassionately with clients and staff/volunteers in various emotional states
- Must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Must possess extraordinary communication and problem solving skills as well as possess the ability to be flexible/pivot with changing situations
- Previous experience with oversight of clinic staff a plus
For consideration, please send resume and cover letter to Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org