Join our Team!
Are you interested in having a rewarding job where you make a difference in the community? Then apply to work at Providence Animal Center! We thrive by having friendly, hard-working animal lovers working at our Center. We offer flexible scheduling, a fun & supportive working environment and offer generous veterinary discounts (and even some free services!) for your personal pets when you join the team as an employee.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Check below for our current job opportunities.
Job Summary
As a Canine Care Associate, you will help create a positive experience for potential adopters by providing high-quality customer service and a clean, healthy environment for the homeless dogs in the kennels.
The Canine Care Associate is responsible for:
A Canine Care Associate’s primary responsibilities include screening adoption applicants, providing behavioral counseling & advice, providing behavior training & enrichment to the neediest dogs and learning more advanced skills like dog-dog and cat-dog introductions. Additional responsibilities include cleaning, feeding & walking the dogs, observing dogs for signs of stress or illness, and interacting with the dogs in order to learn their personalities and document your findings in our database to aid in adoption matchmaking.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Animal shelter; subject to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to handle dogs as large as 100+ lbs.
- Must sit, stand, walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs without assistance
- Possible exposure to cleaning agents, allergens, and zoonotic disease
- Subject to loud/frequent noise, animal bites, and scratches
Providence Animal Center located in Media, PA.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jvillalobos@providenceac.org.
Job Type: Part-time
Job Summary
Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of the shelter areas including the dog kennels and cattery cages by following cleaning and disease control protocols.
Shifts for this position run from 9am to 12pm Monday through Sunday.
The Kennel Cleaner is responsible for:
- Providing all animals in assigned area with food, water, and a clean living space
- Cleaning and maintaining animal housing, bedding, food/water dishes, and trash removal in assigned area to include the dog kennels and cattery.
- Monitoring the health status of all animals in assigned area(s), writing vet request slips and/or reporting any pressing concerns to your immediate supervisor and/or staff veterinarian for evaluation in a timely fashion
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Animal shelter; subject to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to handle dogs as large as 100+ lbs.
- Must sit, stand, walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs without assistance
- Possible exposure to cleaning agents, allergens, and zoonotic disease
- Subject to loud/frequent noise, animal bites, and scratches
Providence Animal Center located in Media, PA.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jvillalobos@providenceac.org.
Job Type: Part-time
Job Description
Summary
The Adoption Health Department Associates work closely with the veterinarian to provide and coordinate medical care for the sick animals in the center, in foster homes, and recently adopted pets. All job duties support Providence Animal Center’s mission in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, and with the safety of people and animals at the forefront of all activities. This job description should be taken as a general description of the responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Accountability: The Adoption Health Department Associate reports to the AHD Assistant Manager and is a full-time, non-exempt position.
Responsibilities
- Complete physical examinations for sick shelter animals and recently adopted animals; diagnose common diseases or illnesses found in a shelter setting, alerting the veterinarian as needed. Create and maintain patient records by accurately calculating mathematically for drug dosing and recording treatments on appropriate forms and entering examination details, treatment and test results into PetPoint software.
- Administer medications following the treatment plan.
- Provide all animals in assigned area with exercise, attention, affection, feeding, watering, mental stimulation and grooming. Clean and maintain animal housing, bedding, food/water dishes, and trash removal in assigned areas.
- Monitor health status of all animals in assigned area(s), reporting any concerns to immediate supervisor and/or staff veterinarian for evaluation in a timely fashion.
- Answer and return calls; schedule appointments for foster parents and recently adopted animals. Obtain relevant information and history from clients.
- Client education; inform clients of any pertinent medical information regarding the animals care, review treatment information and answer basic questions.
- Prepare and label medications to be sent home with the patient.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and drug and fluid calculations as directed by the veterinarian.
- Perform and interpret basic diagnostic tests including, but not limited to, fecal floatation, skin scrapes, heartworm test, FeLV/FIV tests, etc.
- Perform routine laboratory procedures such as urinalysis and blood counts (minimum database). Perform and analyze skin cytologies.
- Perform intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- Comply with all laws pertaining to controlled substances.
- Performing and/or assisting with euthanasia.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosing.
- Animal handling experience in a shelter or veterinary hospital, preferred.
- Understand standard veterinary terminology, medical math, procedures and animal health issues.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills; professional telephone etiquette. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Able to create and interpret treatment sheets and administer treatment to patients.
- General knowledge of veterinary vaccination and preventative medications.
- Ability to interpret medical records to determine vaccination status and preventative care needs. Ability to effectively communicate medical information about the animal.
- Computer literate; ability to learn Petpoint software.
- Ability to restrain cats and dogs.
- Must have a genuine interest in the work, programs, and mission of Providence Animal Center.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed in an animal shelter/outdoor environment. Subject to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to restrain animals safely.
- Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals.
- Ability to handle dogs as large as 100 lbs.
- Must sit, stand, walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties.
- Ability to lift and carry 25lbs without assistance.
- Flexibility with bending and reaching in tight spaces to perform assigned duties.
- Exposure to cleaning agents and animal allergens.
- Potential exposure to zoonotic disease.
- Subject to loud/frequent noise.
- Typical shift requires long periods of standing and walking.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jvillalobos@providenceac.org.
The Providence Animal Center has an immediate opening for a part-time Veterinary Receptionist. If you are passionate about animal welfare, this is the team for you! We offer flexible scheduling, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and a fun rewarding work environment! Please forward all resumes to jvillalobos@providenceac.org
- $10.50/hr
- Reception and veterinary/animal experience preferred, but not necessary
- Part time, approximately 24-28 hours a week. Applicant must be able to work 3/4 days a week.
- Departmental hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9am - 7pm. Shifts vary.
Tasks/Major Responsibilities
- Perform Reception duties such as make appointments, return messages in a timely manner, sign in animals for surgery, refill medications, data entry, etc.
- Counsel clients on proper preventatives such as flea/tick, heart-worm including heart-worm testing.
- Educate clients about our spaying/neutering, yearly heart-worm testing, dental cleanings.
- Attend seminars/meetings to advance your knowledge.
- Greet clients as soon as they enter the facility
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Show empathy and emotions when a client calls with an ill/injured pet
- Good communication skills
- Know pricing of procedures/general medication
- Veterinary/animal experience preferred or willingness to learn.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills; professional telephone etiquette.
- Ability to learn and effectively communicate behavioral and medical information about the animals.
- Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including MS Office and Google Docs. Capable of learning our adoptions software. Ability to type proficiently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers, and management.
- Learn dog/cat breed characteristics, companion animal behavior, and general veterinary practices and be able to convey that information accurately to the public.
- Ability to handle customer needs, including complaints, with confidence.
- Ability to remain calm and show compassion in difficult situations.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry 20lbs without assistance.
- Ability to work closely with animal hair/dander.
- Subject to loud or frequent noise.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $10.50 /hour
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to tshahadi@providenceac.org.
The Providence Animal Center has an immediate opening for a full-time Veterinary Receptionist. If you are passionate about animal welfare, this is the team for you! We offer flexible scheduling, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and a fun rewarding work environment!
- $10.50/hr starting rate
- Reception and veterinary/animal experience preferred, but not necessary
- Full Time - Departmental hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM.
- Departmental hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9am - 7pm. Shifts vary.
Tasks/Major Responsibilities
- Perform Reception duties such as make appointments, return messages in a timely manner, sign in animals for surgery, refill medications, data entry, etc.
- Counsel clients on proper preventatives such as flea/tick, heart-worm including heart-worm testing.
- Educate clients about our spaying/neutering, yearly heart-worm testing, dental cleanings.
- Attend seminars/meetings to advance your knowledge.
- Greet clients as soon as they enter the facility
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Show empathy and emotions when a client calls with an ill/injured pet
- Good communication skills
- Know pricing of procedures/general medication
- Veterinary/animal experience preferred or willingness to learn.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills; professional telephone etiquette.
- Ability to learn and effectively communicate behavioral and medical information about the animals.
- Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including MS Office and Google Docs. Capable of learning our adoptions software. Ability to type proficiently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers, and management.
- Learn dog/cat breed characteristics, companion animal behavior, and general veterinary practices and be able to convey that information accurately to the public.
- Ability to handle customer needs, including complaints, with confidence.
- Ability to remain calm and show compassion in difficult situations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry 20lbs without assistance.
- Ability to work closely with animal hair/dander.
- Subject to loud or frequent noise.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $10.50/hour starting rate
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to Tristan Shahadi, Clinic Manager, at tshahadi@provicenceac.org.
Job Summary:
The Clinic Veterinary Technician is responsible for ensuring that both the public and shelter animals in our center receive the best possible care and attention. Duties include cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment and exam rooms, assisting veterinarians in examinations and relevant procedures, medical record review and entry, client education and the appropriate relay of information to/from clients to doctors and management. All job duties are supportive of the Providence Animal Center’s mission in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, and with the safety of people and animals at the forefront of all activities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Accountability:
This position reports directly to the Wellness Clinic Manager. This position is a part-time non-exempt position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely handle animals in accordance with the veterinarian and client needs to ensure proper care.
- Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol.
- Assist veterinarian during exams or treatments using proper restraint
- Assist veterinarian in performance of routine wellness procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
- Trim nails, express anal glands, clean ears, draw blood and perform other routine procedures.
- Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration.
- Collect/prepare blood, urine, and fecal samples for relevant testing
- Perform and analyze skin and ear cytologies
- Maintain and use medical equipment such as IDEXX Sedivue and centrifuge.
- Perform routine laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, feline leukemia tests and blood counts (minimum database).
- Maintain cleanliness of Wellness Clinic
- Maintain clinic inventory and records, including controlled drug and ringworm culture logs.
- Maintain animal records using PetPoint and Clinic HQ software
- Coordinate with team members to ensure accurate information and care of patients.
- Prepare and label medications to be sent home with the patient.
- Explaining relevant medical care and medication instructions to owners.
- Educate clients on routine health practices, preventatives, vaccinations, and
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly Clinic tasks.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced team oriented environment.
- Ability to remain composed in emergency situations and cope with death.
- Medical terminology knowledge. Ability to effectively communicate medical information about the animal.
- Read and interpret medical records to determine vaccination status and preventative care needs.
- Ability to restrain cats and dogs, of any size, including appropriate safety equipment for fractious or feral animals.
- Ability to learn adoptions database to enter medical and behavioral information (PetPoint software).
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers.
- Must demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions.
- Must have a genuine interest in the work, programs, and mission of Providence Animal Center.
Physical Requirements:
- Must meet physical requirements of the job, to include standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50lbs unassisted and handling dogs as large as 150lbs.
- Must sit, stand, walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties.
- Ability to lift and carry 25lbs without assistance.
- Possible exposure to cleaning agents and allergens.
- Possible exposure to zoonotic disease.
- Subject to loud/frequent noise.
Providence Animal Center located in Media, PA.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to tshahadi@providenceac.org.
Job Type: Part-time, 20-30 hours per week
Providence Animal Center (PAC) seeks an experienced professional to join the senior leadership team as the next Senior Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving.
PAC is a private free-standing 501(c)3 animal welfare organization located on a seven-acre property in Media, PA just off the Blue Route that offers affordable and life-affirming rescue, adoption, medical care, and training of companion animals and serves as a community resource that inspires others to embrace the human-animal bond.
PAC has an operating budget of over $5M and approximately 85 full and part-time staff. Reporting to the Executive Director the Senior Director of Major Gifts and Planning will lead a team of three full-time staff, and one part-time. Working closely as a peer to the Director of Advancement and PR the combined team is responsible for generating $2.5M in revenue.
PAC is an equal opportunity employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be passionate about the animal welfare mission and must have at least ten years of development experience with a strong track record of success. Management experience is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred. Strong commitment to the mission of PAC. Modest travel is expected.
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm. Evening and weekends as needed
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Discount veterinary care for your dog/cat
- Free Parking
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Providence Animal Center offers life-affirming rescue, medical care, treatment, protection, and placement of companion animals that forever uphold the critical importance of the human-animal bond.
Providence Animal Center is an equal-opportunity employer.
To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jvillalobos@providenceac.org.
For more information:
Jennifer Villalobos
jvillalobos@providenceac.org
Providence Animal Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status or military status.