Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Dog Training and Enrichment Specialist (DTES) is responsible for the creation and oversight of canine behavior and enrichment services for in-house PAC dogs. The DTES assists in selecting and evaluating incoming dogs and designs behavioral plans to enhance the adoptability of the dogs.  The DTES trains staff and volunteers to assist in the implementation of behavioral plans to increase adoptability and shorten the dog’s length of stay.  The DTES provides post-adoption support for adopters.  The DTES also provides public-facing & volunteer and staff education related to positive & force-free training methods.

Providence Animal Center: Soaring to Aspirational Heights three-year Strategic Plan 2022-2025 specifically identifies training services as an area of growth to be expanded to help better serve the animals at PAC and lower their length of stay.  Additionally, the leadership have incorporated behavioral services in the newly defined PAC mission statement soon-to-be released in 2022.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Enrichment, Evaluations, and Behavior Training-human and canine

• Oversee, create and expand sustainable behavior and enrichment programs for canines and puppies in the center, adhering to best practices in sheltering and CCPDT practices.
• Oversee and perform canine behavior evaluations.
• Conduct regular shelter dog playgroup sessions.
• Interface with, train, and mentor the canine behavior team.
• Cultivate, motivate and train volunteers and staff to assist with behavior modification, shelter dog playgroups, dog evaluations, public training services, etc. Assign select dogs to staff and volunteers to train and perform behavior modification.
• Create and implement behavior modification plans related to behavior problems that may include but are not limited to fear, leash reactivity, dog-to-dog interactions, resource guarding, impulse control, etc. Solicit and train staff and volunteers to participate. Send progress updates as appropriate.
• Observe dog behaviors and assess for safe handling; document these observations in PetPoint and communicate with animal care staff & volunteers. Make recommendations for euthanasia, foster care or alternative outcomes, as appropriate.
• Create a process and procedure for post adoption follow-up behavior advice; respond to and assist with requests from adopters for guidance, support and advice on more serious behavioral concerns.
• Counsel and provide match-making input to potential adopters regarding dogs with special behavioral needs.
• Complete and maintain timely, accurate records of all behavior modification, dog play sessions and other behavior notes.
• Develop and implement guidelines for routine and non-routine enrichment of sheltered animals in accordance with best industry practices.
• Work collaboratively with the medical staff to offer insight on dogs who may benefit from medical interventions.
• Develop curricula and train staff and volunteers on topics including, but not limited to, safe and humane animal handling, dog walking protocols, enrichment and behavior, delivery of enrichment programs, and support for clients with concerns about behavior.
• Train and work with foster care volunteers in conjunction with the Foster Coordinator.
• Maintain and deliver relevant behavioral statistics.  Maintain other records as required.
• Serve on committees, task forces, and/or networks to share ideas and suggestions designed to improve on PAC’s ability to deliver to its mission.
• Regularly participate in daily rounds led by the medical team.
• Develop a library of resources for adopters.

Community Behavior and Training Services

• Participate in outreach & special events, including “Ask the Trainer” booths, etc. as directed.
• Instruct specialized dog training & handling classes/sessions for staff and volunteers.
• Provide quality customer service to clients, volunteers, and staff while actively promoting PAC’s mission, services, programs, and events.
• Work with the Director of Operations and Volunteer Coordinator to ensure animal enrichment, behavioral health, and evaluation programs are implemented and delivered effectively by staff and volunteers.
• Work with Center leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate specialized adoption programs that may include transports, breed-rescue and other special-needs placements.
• Work with Center leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate specialized adoption programs that may include transports, breed-rescue and other special-needs placements.

Education/Experience

• A Certified Professional Dog Trainer Certification (CPDT) preferred or, Designation or Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) is also acceptable.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working hands-on with canines in a shelter environment required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in evaluation & assessment of shelter dogs (dog behavior evaluations).
• Public dog training experience (preferred); experience instructing group classes (preferred).

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and practical experience in basic dog training using positive-reinforcement training methods. Advanced dog obedience, behavior modification techniques.
• Confident public speaker with the ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with a diverse audience.
• Professional, educational expertise in animal learning theory, scientific behavior modification strategies and positive-based, force-free animal training skills.
• Competence with Windows suite of software (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to problem-solve, innovate, and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills to establish and build effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and clients.
• Must have a genuine interest in the work, programs and mission of Providence Animal Center.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment; must be able to prioritize effectively and manage workday hours efficiently.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work is performed in a shelter, office, and outdoor environment.
• Work requires frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs, and standing on feet up to 8 hours per day.
• Exposure to various weather conditions when working outdoors.
• Ability to lift and carry 40lbs without assistance.
• Ability to sit long periods at a computer.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, allergens, and zoonotic disease.
• Subject to loud/frequent noise.

Position Type and Work Schedule

• This is a full time, non-exempt position
• Flexible scheduling required to include nights and weekends

To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jobs@providenceac.org, or, submit your job application by clicking here.

Job Summary

Maintain the daily cleanliness of the campus buildings and grounds. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 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

Job Responsibilities

• Sweep and Mop floors in the adoption, training and wellness center.
• Clean and stock bathrooms throughout campus.
• Remove trash and recycling in all areas of the center on an as needed basis to supplement contracted cleaning services.
• Dusting and vacuum as needed
• General outside grounds keeping to include removing fallen branches, weeding and gardening, trash, restocking outside items.
• projects as assigned. I.E. scrub walls, clean crates, move donations.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies in order to maintain Providence Animal Center standards.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and flexibility with bending to perform assigned duties. Ability to lift and carry 50lbs without assistance.
• Able to withstand environmental changes such as cold, heat, and noise as well as work with cleaning products on a daily basis.

Job Type:

• Part Time -24-25 hours per week (flexible shift/days)
• No experience necessary

To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jobs@providenceac.org, or, submit your job application by clicking here.

Job Summary

Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of the shelter areas, kennels, cages following cleaning and disease control protocol.

The Kennel Cleaner is responsible for:

• Providing all animals in assigned area with feeding, watering, and a clean living space
• Clean and maintain animal housing, bedding, food/water dishes, and trash removal in assigned area to include Cattery, Cat Holding, Dog Holding, Nursery, Kennels and Puppy Holding rooms
• 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

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 is looking for part time Kennel Cleaners to work from 9am to 12noon, Tuesday through Saturday.

To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jobs@providenceac.org, or, submit your job application by clicking here.

Job Type: Part-time

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 responsibility is to clean, feed & walk the dogs & observe dogs for signs of stress or illness. You will also interact with the dogs to see their personality and document your findings in our database so we can make the best adoption matches possible. Additional 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.

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.

To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jobs@providenceac.org, or, submit your job application by clicking here.

Job Type: Part-time

Tasks/Major Responsibilities

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Veterinary/animal experience preferred or willingness to learn
• Complete physical examinations for sick shelter animals and recently adopted animals
• Administer medications following the treatment plan
• Clean and maintain animal housing, bedding, food/water dishes and trash removal in assigned area
• Animal handling experience in a shelter or veterinarian hospital, preferred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; professional telephone etiquette
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Computer literate; ability to learn the PetPoint Software program
• Ability to restrain cats and dogs
• Must have a genuine interest in the work, programs, and the mission of Providence Animal Center

Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle animals safely
• Ability to handle dogs as large at 100 lbs
• Must sit, stand, walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties
• Ability to lift and carry 25lbs without assistance

To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to jvillalobos@providenceac.org, or, submit your job application by clicking here.

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

• $9-10/hr depending on experience.
• 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: $9.00 to $10.00 /hour

For inquiries, please contact:

LeAndra Thompson, VMD, Associate Director of Clinic Services, via email at vetservices@providenceac.org or via text or phone at 610-566-1370 and mention it is in reference to this post.

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, assist 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 part-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 cytologies
• 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; explaining 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 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 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.

For inquiries, please contact:

LeAndra Thompson, VMD, Associate Director of Clinic Services, via email at vetservices@providenceac.org or via text or phone at 610-566-1370 and mention it is in reference to this post.

Job Summary 

Providence Animal Center is currently seeking a part-time veterinarian for our Wellness Clinic. This position involves providing physical examinations, vaccinations, medical consults and outpatient treatments for publicly owned dogs and cats receiving services through our on-site low-cost wellness clinic.

Qualified candidates must be licensed in the State of Pennsylvania, have experience with a fast-paced medical environment and be able to work successfully with staff and the community. USDA accreditation and a DEA license are not required, but favorable.

This position is for approximately 20 hours over 3 days a week, weekdays only. It offers a competitive hourly salary. Providence Animal Center will be interviewing as resumes are received in order to fill this position in a timely manner.

Job type: Part-time

Required experience: Veterinarian, 1 year

Required license or certification: VMD or DVM

For inquiries, please contact:

LeAndra Thompson, VMD, Associate Director of Clinic Services, via email at vetservices@providenceac.org or via text or phone at 610-566-1370 and mention it is in reference to this post.