ANIMAL CARE LEAGUE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Full-Time Veterinarian/Surgeon
Animal Care League is seeking an experienced full-time veterinarian and surgeon for the Chatka Ruggiero Spay/Neuter Clinic. The Full-Time Veterinarian would conduct spay/neuter surgery on cats, dogs and small animals for both clinic clients, as well as our internal animals. Responsibilities would also include providing basic and critical care for animals in our adoption program and stray animals being housed in our facility, on-call emergency care, perform necropsies as needed, perform euthanasia as needed, providing training/mentorship to vet techs in the externship program, and assisting with vaccine clinics and other community outreach initiatives.
The ideal candidate would be a motivated, organized, positive, compassionate, team player with the ability to conduct 20 surgeries per day.
Minimum of 1 year experience working in a Spay/Neuter Clinic required. 1 year of shelter medicine experience preferred. Experience with small animals preferred.
Please send resume and salary history to Kira Robson at executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
Part-Time Shelter Veterinarian
Animal Care League is looking for an experienced part-time shelter medicine veterinarian to provide care to animals coming through our program. The Shelter Medicine Veterinarian would be responsible for both adoption program animals and stray animals being housed in our facility. Responsibilities would include: physical exams, diagnosis, treatment of basic and critical care cases, developing medical plans, conducting follow ups, on-call emergency care, consulting with animal managers on protocols, processes and housing and performing euthanasia as needed.
The ideal candidate would be a motivated, positive, compassionate, team player who is detail oriented and willing to play a role in the development and growth of our organization.
Minimum of 1 year of Shelter experience required. Experience with small animals preferred.
Please send resume to Kira Robson at executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Care League is seeking a CVT to assist our veterinarians with duties in the Chatka Ruggerio Spay/Neuter Clinic as well as in the shelter. Responsibilities would include: assisting in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures, administering vaccines, providing medical treatment to animals in our care, creating and maintaining computerized medical records, anesthetic induction, intubation, and assisting with high-volume surgeries and recovery, providing client education, cleaning of surgical instruments, equipment, and kennels.
The ideal candidate would have experience and a comfort level working in a fast-paced environment in combination with exceptional organizational and inter-personal skills.
Minimum of 1 year experience in a shelter, spay/neuter clinic, or fast paced veterinary office required. Experience with small animals preferred.
Please send resume to Kira Robson at executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
Clinic Supervisor
Animal Care League is seeking an upbeat, motivated self-starter with a passion for animals to lead its Spay/Neuter Clinic and associated programs and services. Responsibilities would include: scheduling clinic staff, ordering supplies/maintaining inventory, managing volunteers and interns, working with staff and clients to ensure sales goals are being met, preparing deposits and monthly reports, booking clinic appointments, conducting follow up calls, and ensuring cleanliness of surgical suite, tools, and holding areas. This role would also be expected to assist the veterinarian with animal restraint, diagnostics and ideally surgical prep/recovery.
The ideal candidate would possess extraordinary customer service skills and have a passion for putting an end to pet overpopulation.
At least 1 year experience working in a spay/neuter clinic or fast-paced veterinary practice required. At least 1 year experience in a supervisory role required. Veterinary Technician experience strongly preferred. Spanish speaking a plus.
Please send resume and cover letter to Kira Robson at executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
Animal Care Technician - Part-Time
The Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing quality animal care on a daily basis. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic, the desire and willingness to learn about sheltering animals and be a team player. Desired candidates have the capacity to handle physically and emotionally stressful situations. Compassion for people as well as animals is essential.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Morning care of animal areas which include picking up fecal matter, cleaning and disinfecting of kennels and cages, washing litter pans, sweeping and mopping floors, laundry and dish washing.
- The Animal care Technician also prepares and provides the animals with food and water, administers medications, alerts the animal managers upon the first sign of illness or injury of an animal, assists with vaccinations, and helps to monitor sick, quarantined and injured animals.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work with a wide variety of animals and the components necessary for their care; cats, dogs, rabbits, animal bedding, hay, etc.
- Exceptional time management and organization skills.
- The ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- One year animal related experience required.
- Self-starter, high school graduate over 18 years of age.
To apply, please forward cover letter and resume to Marci Watt, Shelter Manager, 1011 Garfield, Oak Park, IL 60304 or email to: sheltermanager@animalcareleague.org.
