Job Summary

The Admissions Associate is responsible to provide all animals in assigned area with exercise, attention, affection, feeding, watering, mental stimulation and grooming. Administer wellness examinations for all incoming animals, to include vaccinations, medical tests, and preventative care. All job duties are supportive of 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: This position reports to the Admissions Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain animal housing, bedding, food/water dishes, and trash removal in assigned area to include Cattery, Cat Holding, Dog Holding, Nursery, and Puppy Holding rooms
• Administer wellness exams to all incoming animals. Wellness exams include necessary vaccinations and preventative care. Perform basic medical tasks such as nail trims, ear cleaning, drawing blood for feline combo testing and canine heartworm testing, microchipping, blacklighting, and skin scrapes
• Monitor 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
• Accurately record and enter all medical information including exam, vaccines, medications, tests and results on the kennel card and into the adoptions database
• Cover Cattery Adoptions Associate lunch breaks. See Cattery Adoptions Associate Job Description
• Assist with feline socialization and behavioral modification; record progress updates as appropriate
• Perform and/or assist with testing of cats and dogs for feline friendliness
• Follow guidelines to ensure that animal holding areas include appropriate music and/or auditory stimulation for shelter animals
• Maintain clear communication with direct manager in regards to supply needs and departmental maintenance issues.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean admissions area and assist with general center upkeep as needed, to include donation removal, moving and/or organizing various supplies/ deliveries, and maintaining outdoor kennel/play areas
• Participates in Providence Animal Center events as needed or required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic dog and cat physiology, anatomy and behavior as it relates to understanding the general health of animals.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology. Ability to interpret and effectively communicate information in the medical record to determine overall health, vaccination status, and veterinary care needs
• Ability to restrain cats and dogs, of any size, including fractious animals and the use of safety equipment and alternate handling methods
• Ability to learn and effectively communicate behavioral and medical information about the animals
• Ability to read canine and feline body language and respond accordingly
• Basic computer skills; ability to learn adoptions software.
• Knowledge of safety precautions, and safety regulations related to effective animal care, maintaining sanitary conditions and overall health of shelter animals, and other work related precautions.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have a genuine interest in the work, programs, and mission of Providence Animal Center

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Animal shelter; subject to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to handle dogs as large as 100lbs
• Must sit, stand, walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties
• Ability to lift and carry 25lbs without assistance
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, allergens, and zoonotic disease
• Subject to loud/frequent noise, animal bites, and scratches

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jvillalobos@providenceac.org.

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 part 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.

Job Summary:

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for ensuring that both the public and shelter animals in our center receive the best possible care and attention as well as performs technician duties such as surgery prep, surgery check-in, assisting veterinarians, medical records entry, discharge clients, client education, and relay appropriate information to/from clients to doctors and/or 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 Veterinary Department Manager. This position is a full-time non-exempt position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prep animals for surgery and closely monitor animals while under anesthesia and as they recover from anesthesia.
• Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol.
• Assist veterinarian during exams or treatments using proper restraint
• Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique
• Maintain cleanliness of surgical department and cages
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
• Maintain and use medical equipment such as IDEXX Lasercyte and autoclave
• Perform dental cleanings
• Sterilize instruments and equipment
• Trim nails, express anal glands, clean ears, remove sutures, and perform other routine procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, feline leukemia tests, and blood counts (minimum database).
• Induce anesthesia and intubate patient
• Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs.
• Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Maintain animal records using PetPoint software
• Perform and analyze skin and ear cytology
• Perform catheterization-urinary and venous.
• Trim nails, express anal glands, clean ears, remove sutures, and perform other routine procedures.
• Prepare and label medications to be sent home with the patient.
• Discharge patients; explain post-operative care to owners.
• Complete weekly tasks list.

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 the adoption 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, including 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.

Days/Hours:

• Monday – Friday, 8:45 AM-5:30 PM
• No Weekends
• No Holidays
• ***Occasional option to pick up more hours***

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jvillalobos@providenceac.org.

Summary

The Social Media Coordinator & Pet Marketer provides support to the Advancement team to further the mission and goals of Providence Animal Center. This job description should be taken as a general description of the responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Accountability

This position reports to the Events & Community Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate, coordinate and oversee content posted on social media consistent with PAC’s marketing messaging, including
  • Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and other accounts as determined and approved by the Director of Advancement & Public Relations
    • Respond to messages that come in through social portals in a timely manner
  • Measure and report success of social media posts on an ongoing basis
  • Alongside the Events & Community Manager, create guidelines for PAC’s Volunteer & Foster Facebook page.
    • Manage page daily.
  • Ensure all available pets are reflected on social media and the website daily, regularly updating to reflect ongoing adjustment or needs, i.e. pet sponsorship, dog-friendliness
    • Petfinder Crew Coordinator
  • Foster & longtimer pet advocate
    • Ensure photos are up to date
    • Create promotion pathways for each foster or longtimer pet
  • Writing content to include, but not limited to:
  • Pet of the week biographies
  • Animal biographies for community publications
  • Assisting Dir. of Advancement & PR with pets for videos, interviews

Qualifications

• Communications degree preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong creative writing skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
• Marketing experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers
• Knowledge and experience of social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with a strong understanding of the target audience
• Basic computer skills to include familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must have a genuine interest in the work, programs and mission of Providence Animal Center

Work Environment & Schedule

• Office, team environment
• Typical schedule is Monday-Friday in-office and 2-4 remote weekend hours. 20-30 hours/week.
• Occasional night, holiday or weekend day(s) may be required for special events where social media presence is requested

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 (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

Company's website:

www.providenceac.org

Company's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=providence%20animal%20center

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