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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.
Job Summary
Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of the shelter areas, kennels, cages following cleaning and disease control protocol.
- The Kennel Cleaner is responsible to provide 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.
Please submit your job application by clicking here.
Job Type: Part-time
Canine Care Associate (Full-time)
Providence Animal Center – Media, PA
General Expectations: 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. 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. Shifts may vary depending upon the position for which you apply. See below for more details. Applicants must have some weekend availability and should be prepared to work on some major holidays. No experience necessary- as long as you like animals and people, we can teach you the rest!
We are hiring for one full-time position and one part-time position. Please indicate for which position you are applying.
FULL TIME POSITION:
The full-time position requires 38-40 hours/week. The starting salary is $10.00/hour. Depending upon experience, the first 3-4 weeks involve training under our Canine Care Supervisor. Therefore the schedule will be Tuesday-Saturday. After the training period is completed this schedule will change. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, free short-term disability insurance, paid personal time off, paid holidays, and a matching 401-K program. We offer many free or significantly discounted veterinary services for pets of our staff. Opportunities for cross-training & advancement are abundant for the right applicants. Being open to an occasional 10 hour day (9:00am-7:30 pm) would be a bonus.
Please submit your job application by clicking here.
Job Type: Full-time
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask while on the premises. A face shield is also required when in close contact with the public or other employees.
Canine Care Associate (Part-time position)
Providence Animal Center – Media, PA
General Expectations: 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. 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. Shifts may vary depending upon the position for which you apply. See below for more details. Applicants must have some weekend availability and should be prepared to work on some major holidays. No experience necessary- as long as you like animals and people, we can teach you the rest!
We are hiring for one full-time position and one part-time position. Please indicate for which position you are applying.
PART TIME POSITION:
The part-time position requires about 28 hours/week. The starting salary is $10.00/hour. Shifts will vary with some days being a 9 am until noon cleaning shift from while others being a 11:30 am-7:30 customer care position. We offer a matching 401-K program for any employee. We offer many free or significantly discounted veterinary services for pets of our staff. Opportunities for cross-training & advancement are abundant for the right applicants. Being open to an occasional 10 hour day (9:00am-7:30 pm) would be a bonus.
Please submit your job application by clicking here.
Job Type: Part-time
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask while on the premises. A face shield is also required when in close contact with the public or other employees.
Job Summary
Provide high quality customer service as well as technician and administrative support in our low cost Wellness Clinic. 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 and Position Type
This position reports to the Veterinary Department Manager and the Associate Director of Clinic Services and is a full-time, non-exempt position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet clinic clients and patients appropriately
- Perform technician duties including, but not limited to preparing vaccinations and medications, animal restraint, drawing blood, preparing lab samples, running in-house diagnostic tests, and recording patient histories and vitals.
- Assist the veterinarian during examinations, short procedures, vaccinations, and with animal restraint.
- Communicate to the vet the information in the patient record, including all vaccination history and relevant previous medical issues.
- Update patient records with relevant medical information, patient signalment, exam notes, vaccinations, diagnostics and results.
- Stock all needed clinic supplies daily and assist with maintaining clinic inventory.
- Offer appropriate referral information and handouts to our clients for services we are unable to provide.
- Communicate veterinarian’s recommendations and instructions to clients in a professional manner.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication skills; should be friendly and willing to assist and understand the client.
- Must be able to maintain a healthy and professional relationship with co-workers and authority figures.
- Ability to maintain composure in emergency situations, cope with death, and properly handle aggressive and fearful animals.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and 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
- Ability to learn and effectively use clinic software, texting programs, and other computer-based software platforms
- Must be able to work efficiently and effectively under stressful and fast-paced conditions
- Desire and willingness to engage in continuing education to advance current knowledge of the position.
- Must have a genuine interest in the work, programs, and mission of Providence Animal Center.
- Available to work 40 hours a week, including evenings
- The position requires flexibility in schedule and willingness to occasionally work beyond the scheduled end of the work day
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Office environment; may be required to work outside for weekly vaccination clinics.
- Must meet physical requirements of job, to include the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50lbs unassisted and handling dogs as large as 150+ lbs.
- Must walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties.
- Possible exposure to cleaning agents and allergens.
- Possible exposure to zoonotic disease.
- Subject to loud/frequent noise.
Please submit your job application by clicking here.
Job Type: Full-time
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask while on the premises. A face shield is also required when in close contact with the public or other employees.
Job Summary
Provide high quality customer service as well as technician assistance in our low cost Wellness Clinic. 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 and Position Type
This position reports to the Veterinary Department Manager and the Associate Director of Clinic Services and is a part time, non-exempt position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms
- Assist technicians in performing duties such as preparing vaccinations and medications, animal restraint, drawing blood, preparing lab samples, running in-house diagnostic tests, nail trims, ear cleaning, removing sutures, and recording patient histories.
- Assist the veterinarian during examinations, short procedures, vaccinations, and with animal restraint.
- Communicate to the veterinarian and technician information in the patient record.
- Assist in updating patient records with relevant medical information, patient signalment, exam notes, vaccinations, diagnostics and results.
- Stock all needed clinic supplies daily and assist with maintaining clinic inventory.
- Clean exam room equipment and facilities between patients and at the end of the day.
- Offer appropriate referral information and handouts to our clients for services we are unable to provide.
- Communicate veterinarian’s recommendations and instructions accurately to clients in a professional manner.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication skills; should be friendly and willing to assist and understand the client.
- Must be able to maintain a healthy and professional relationship with co-workers and authority figures.
- Ability to maintain composure in emergency situations, cope with death, and properly handle aggressive and fearful animals.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and 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
- Ability to learn and effectively use clinic software, texting programs, and other computer-based software platforms
- Must be able to work efficiently and effectively under stressful and fast-paced conditions
- Desire and willingness to engage in continuing education to advance current knowledge of the position.
- Must have a genuine interest in the work, programs, and mission of Providence Animal Center.
- Available to work 20 hours a week, including evenings
- The position requires flexibility in schedule and willingness to occasionally work beyond the scheduled end of the work day
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Office environment; may be required to work outside for weekly vaccination clinics.
- Must meet physical requirements of job, to include the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50lbs unassisted and handling dogs as large as 150+ lbs.
- Must walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties.
- Possible exposure to cleaning agents and allergens.
- Possible exposure to zoonotic disease.
- Subject to loud/frequent noise.
Please submit your job application by clicking here.
Job Type: Part-time
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask while on the premises. A face shield is also required when in close contact with the public or other employees.
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.