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 OPPORTUNITIES:
Animal Care Manager
Animal Care League is looking for an experienced animal caregiver with supervisory experience and a passion for top level husbandry to join our team in the role of Animal Care Manager (ACM). The ACM acts as an advocate for the animals in our care and works to ensure that they are comfortable during their temporary stay with us. The ACM uses their attention to detail to ensure proper sanitation for herd health, identifies enrichment needs and actively reduces stress among the population, and ensures that each animal is receiving the care to support their individual needs. Additionally, the ACM manages the animal care team (staff of 10 and volunteers) through coaching, teamwork and leading by example.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Working directly with the Operations Director to build, train and retain an amazing team of animal caregivers that work with integrity and efficiency
- Working directly with the Volunteer Manager to onboard, train and retain the general shelter support volunteers
- Daily oversight and direction of the animal care team including morning huddles, floor management, daily communications, check outs, etc.
- Assisting with development and implementation of training programs, stays up to date on current trends and best practices
- Oversight of day to day care and husbandry of the cats, dogs and rabbits housed in the shelter
- Cleaning and sanitizing animal areas/ensuring that all animal areas are sanitized and spot cleaned daily
- Ensuring that animals are receiving daily medications through daily check outs and oversight of animal care team
- Supports other operations team members with intake as needed, assists animal control and police with impoundment of stray animals
- Ensuring that supplies are stocked, keeping inventory, ordering supplies
- Ensuring that the shelter remains clean and organized at all times, that common areas are free from clutter/donations
- Ensuring that all animals are properly marked and documented per policy and procedure
- Communicates up regarding health or behavior issues developing among the population
- Conducting weekly animal weights and logs
- Updating animal care team feeding boards
- Assisting with administering monthly/booster vaccinations and preventative care (flea/tick/heartworm) as needed
- Assisting the adoption team with adopter meet and greets/dog to dog evaluations, as needed
- Filling in at intake/community resource desk as needed
Minimum Requirements:
- A passion for lifesaving and motivation to advocate for animals in need
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of brick and mortar animal care/husbandry experience in a shelter or boarding environment with a population of over 25 animals
- Minimum 2 years of direct supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of basic care and behavior of domesticated animals
- Strong attention to detail and multi tasking skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a team environment
- Experience working with animals under distress
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Fear Free Certification is a huge plus or willingness to complete certification within 3 weeks of employment
Vet Tech experience is a huge plus!
Bi-lingual English/Spanish is 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.
- Be comfortable working with animals who may be stressed or who have experienced trauma.
- Ability to maintain composure and emotional maturity in a high stress environment.
- Exposure to disinfectant solutions, zoonotic diseases, and loud noises.
- Subject to animal bites and scratches.
This is a full-time position with a salary of $35,000-$40,000 depending on experience. The interview process for this position includes a hands on working interview as well as 1-2 levels of in person interviews with key management.
For consideration, please begin by filling out an application here.
Adoption Associate/Adoption Counselor-Full & Part-Time Positions Available!
Animal Care League is looking for outgoing, positive and enthusiastic additions to our adoption team. The adoption team works together to match people and pets, and setting them up for success and a lifetime commitment. This team acts as ambassadors for the organization, advocates for the cats, dogs and other pets in our program, and works to ensure that our visitors have a wonderful experience.
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, utilizing technology such as Zoom and Facetime as a tool to complete appointments/animal introductions, 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, offering support to the foster program as needed, assisting with office duties, receiving and processing incoming donations, and other office support duties as needed.
Please note this position works directly with the public supporting an important part of our mission-the human/animal bond! 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
Minimum Requirements
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Foundational knowledge of animal behavior, medical care and responsibilities of pet ownership
- Comfortable handling animals of all breeds, sizes and temperaments.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a customer service focused role
- Minimum 1 year of animal handling experience
- Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong computer skills
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
Part & full-time positions are available. Pay rate is dependent on experience but typically ranges from $14-$16/HR. This position requires some evening & weekend availability. A handling assessment/working interview is required as part of the interview process for this role. Candidates without the minimum requirements may not be considered.
For consideration, please send cover letter and resume to Yazmin Alvarado at operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org
Animal Caregiver-Part-Time
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 may 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 Yazmin Alvarado at: operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org