ANIMAL CARE LEAGUE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Feline & Small Animal Manager-Full Time/Salaried
Animal Care League is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person with sharp attention to detail to join our team as the Feline & Small Animal Manager. The Feline & Small Animal Manager is responsible for managing the feline and small mammal populations from intake to adoption in addition to managing programs and services related to the feline and small mammal populations (including foster, owner relinquishment and enrichment programs). Responsibilities include: assisting police and animal control with stray intake, facilitating outside intake, conducting behavior evaluations, conducting medical intake processes (vaccines, file prep, photographs, etc.), managing cage space, developing enrichment plans, developing adoption plans for long term or special needs animals, working with DVM to develop medical plans, coordinating offsite animals for offsite events and communicating with adoption staff on handling and promotion of felines and other small animals. The Feline & Small Animal Manger is also responsible for oversight of animal care through supervision, training and development of kennel staff and volunteers. The Feline & Small Animal Manager is also responsible for management, development and growth of the foster and owner relinquishment programs.
The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, with strong communication skills, who would be an advocate for our animals with the ability to multi-task/effectively manage many tasks at once.
This position requires a minimum of 2 years of brick and mortar shelter experience (or relevant experience with felines in an established rescue group), in combination with at least 1 year of management/supervisory experience. Applicants must have a basic understanding of, or experience with: intake procedures, shelter medicine/contagious diseases within the shelter environment, feline behavior specific to the shelter environment, basic handling and care of exotics animals, volunteer management, foster, and adoption. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Please send cover letter and resume to Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org Please note that candidates without minimum experience requirements will not be considered.
Adoption Counselor/Customer Service Lead
Animal Care League is seeking outgoing, energized individuals to facilitate good matches between adopters and our animals. We’re looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and find working with people as enjoyable as with animals! Candidates must possess strong customer service skills with the ability to prioritize visitor needs. Candidates should have a strong understanding of animal behavior and best practices for care and be able to articulate that to potential adopters. Candidates need the ability to engage in conversation in order to facilitate solid exchange of information with regard to the needs of our animals. All candidates need the ability to facilitate dog to dog introductions, as well as work with cats and rabbits. The ability to multi-task and solid computer skills a must! Answering phones, scheduling appointments and maintaining our office are additional components of the position.
Minimum 1 yr of animal handling experience required. Previous experience working in a brick and mortar shelter, or working/volunteering with a rescue group is required for this position. Candidates without the proper experience may not be considered.
Please send resume and cover letter to: Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
Animal Care Technician-Part-Time
ACL is seeking enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to provide quality daily care for the animals in our care. 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 and properly caring for animals, 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.
Candidates must have the ability to bend, stand for long periods of time, and lift 50 pounds. High School Diploma or higher education required.
Minimum of 1yr animal sheltering or animal handling experience preferred. Experience with exotics is a plus!
For consideration please e-mail resume and cover letter to Rebecca Keene at sheltermanager@animalcareleague.org
Veterinary Technician-Part-Time
Animal Care League is seeking a veterinary technician 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 exotics preferred.
Please send resume to Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
Shelter Medicine Veterinarian/Surgeon
Animal Care League is a 501(c) 3 organization providing shelter and medical care for over 2,000 animals each year. Animal Care League serves as the stray holding facility for 5 surrounding villages, offers shelter and care for animals from local animal control partners and provides low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine services to the public. Animal Care League is searching for a highly motivated, experienced part-time to full-time Shelter Veterinarian to provide medical care and HQHVSN services to our shelter animals and public clients (duties split between surgery and shelter medicine). We are looking for a skilled veterinarian who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and is able to perform 20 plus surgeries per day. Veterinarians would also help maintain a shelter of 150-250 animals. Ideal candidates would be comfortable with in heat spays, pregnant spays, large dog surgeries, ability to perform procedures such as leg amputation, enucleation, cherry eye sx, as well as other lifesaving procedures. Animal Care League houses exotics such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds so experience with exotics is preferred, or candidates must have a willingness to train/learn.
Responsibilities would also include: communicating with key managers on medical plans and follow up for shelter animals; communicating with key managers on housing and containment of contagious diseases; performing occasional euthanasia; keeping thorough medical records; working through solutions and providing input on protocols, facility improvement, and overall medical operations; develop and manage inventory system for surgical supplies; help keep medical expenses within budgetary guidelines by developing/maintaining effective and efficient medical processes.
Candidates must possess a DVM degree and be licensed to practice in the State of Illinois. Candidates must also be a team player with extraordinary communication and problem solving skills and have a passion for homeless animals as well as people. Candidates must be open to a flexible schedule including weekends and occasional on-call evenings/weekends and some special events. Shelter medicine experience preferred.
Please send resume and cover letter to Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
Feline & Small Animal Manager-Full Time/Salaried
Animal Care League is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person with sharp attention to detail to join our team as the Feline & Small Animal Manager. The Feline & Small Animal Manager is responsible for managing the feline and small mammal populations from intake to adoption in addition to managing programs and services related to the feline and small mammal populations (including foster, owner relinquishment and enrichment programs). Responsibilities include: assisting police and animal control with stray intake, facilitating outside intake, conducting behavior evaluations, conducting medical intake processes (vaccines, file prep, photographs, etc.), managing cage space, developing enrichment plans, developing adoption plans for long term or special needs animals, working with DVM to develop medical plans, coordinating offsite animals for offsite events and communicating with adoption staff on handling and promotion of felines and other small animals. The Feline & Small Animal Manger is also responsible for oversight of animal care through supervision, training and development of kennel staff and volunteers. The Feline & Small Animal Manager is also responsible for management, development and growth of the foster and owner relinquishment programs.
The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, with strong communication skills, who would be an advocate for our animals with the ability to multi-task/effectively manage many tasks at once.
This position requires a minimum of 2 years of brick and mortar shelter experience (or relevant experience with felines in an established rescue group), in combination with at least 1 year of management/supervisory experience. Applicants must have a basic understanding of, or experience with: intake procedures, shelter medicine/contagious diseases within the shelter environment, feline behavior specific to the shelter environment, basic handling and care of exotics animals, volunteer management, foster, and adoption. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Please send cover letter and resume to Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org Please note that candidates without minimum experience requirements will not be considered.
Adoption Counselor/Customer Service Lead
Animal Care League is seeking outgoing, energized individuals to facilitate good matches between adopters and our animals. We’re looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and find working with people as enjoyable as with animals! Candidates must possess strong customer service skills with the ability to prioritize visitor needs. Candidates should have a strong understanding of animal behavior and best practices for care and be able to articulate that to potential adopters. Candidates need the ability to engage in conversation in order to facilitate solid exchange of information with regard to the needs of our animals. All candidates need the ability to facilitate dog to dog introductions, as well as work with cats and rabbits. The ability to multi-task and solid computer skills a must! Answering phones, scheduling appointments and maintaining our office are additional components of the position.
Minimum 1 yr of animal handling experience required. Previous experience working in a brick and mortar shelter, or working/volunteering with a rescue group is required for this position. Candidates without the proper experience may not be considered.
Please send resume and cover letter to: Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
Animal Care Technician-Part-Time
ACL is seeking enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to provide quality daily care for the animals in our care. 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 and properly caring for animals, 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.
Candidates must have the ability to bend, stand for long periods of time, and lift 50 pounds. High School Diploma or higher education required.
Minimum of 1yr animal sheltering or animal handling experience preferred. Experience with exotics is a plus!
For consideration please e-mail resume and cover letter to Rebecca Keene at sheltermanager@animalcareleague.org
Veterinary Technician-Part-Time
Animal Care League is seeking a veterinary technician 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 exotics preferred.
Please send resume to Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
Shelter Medicine Veterinarian/Surgeon
Animal Care League is a 501(c) 3 organization providing shelter and medical care for over 2,000 animals each year. Animal Care League serves as the stray holding facility for 5 surrounding villages, offers shelter and care for animals from local animal control partners and provides low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine services to the public. Animal Care League is searching for a highly motivated, experienced part-time to full-time Shelter Veterinarian to provide medical care and HQHVSN services to our shelter animals and public clients (duties split between surgery and shelter medicine). We are looking for a skilled veterinarian who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and is able to perform 20 plus surgeries per day. Veterinarians would also help maintain a shelter of 150-250 animals. Ideal candidates would be comfortable with in heat spays, pregnant spays, large dog surgeries, ability to perform procedures such as leg amputation, enucleation, cherry eye sx, as well as other lifesaving procedures. Animal Care League houses exotics such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds so experience with exotics is preferred, or candidates must have a willingness to train/learn.
Responsibilities would also include: communicating with key managers on medical plans and follow up for shelter animals; communicating with key managers on housing and containment of contagious diseases; performing occasional euthanasia; keeping thorough medical records; working through solutions and providing input on protocols, facility improvement, and overall medical operations; develop and manage inventory system for surgical supplies; help keep medical expenses within budgetary guidelines by developing/maintaining effective and efficient medical processes.
Candidates must possess a DVM degree and be licensed to practice in the State of Illinois. Candidates must also be a team player with extraordinary communication and problem solving skills and have a passion for homeless animals as well as people. Candidates must be open to a flexible schedule including weekends and occasional on-call evenings/weekends and some special events. Shelter medicine experience preferred.
Please send resume and cover letter to Kira Robson at: executivedirector@animalcareleague.org
