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.
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.
Departmental hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 11:45 to 7:30 pm and Saturday through Sunday from 9 am to 5:30 pm. Shifts may vary. Open availability is preferred but not required. Applicants must have some weekend availability and should be prepared to work on some major holidays. No experience is necessary- as long as you like animals and people, we can teach you the rest!
$10/hr. to start. We offer many free or significantly discounted veterinary services for our staff pets. Opportunities for cross-training & advancement are abundant for suitable applicants.
Interested internal applicants should forward their job posting application to:
Name: Jen Villalobos, Human Resources
E-Mail Address: jvillalobos@providenceac.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.
Pay rate varies based on experience.
To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to krivera@providenceac.org, lthompson@providenceac.org and kboudwin@providenceac.org
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Job Type: Part-time, 20-30 hours per week
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
Departmental hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 11:45 to 7:30 pm and Saturday through Sunday from 9 am to 5:30 pm. Shifts may vary. Open availability is preferred but not required. Applicants must have some weekend availability and should be prepared to work on some major holidays. No experience is necessary- as long as you like animals and people, we can teach you the rest!
$10/hr. to start. We offer many free or significantly discounted veterinary services for our staff pets. Opportunities for cross-training & advancement are abundant for suitable applicants.
Interested internal applicants should forward their job posting application to:
Name: Jen Villalobos, Human Resources
E-Mail Address: jvillalobos@providenceac.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 full-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.
Pay rate varies based on experience.
To apply please download, fill out and return the employment application to krivera@providenceac.org, lthompson@providenceac.org and kboudwin@providenceac.org
Job Type: Full time
The Providence Animal Center has an immediate opening for a full-time Veterinary Receptionist. If you are passionate about animal welfare, this team is for you! We offer flexible scheduling, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and a fun, rewarding work environment!
- $10.50/hr.
- Reception and veterinary/animal experience preferred but not necessary
- Full-time, approximately 40 hours a week.
- Departmental hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 am - 7 pm. Shifts vary.
- Discounted and sometimes free vet care for your pets.
Tasks/Major Responsibilities
- Perform Reception duties such as making appointments, returning messages in a timely manner, signing in animals for surgery, refilling medications, data entry, etc.
- Counsel clients on proper preventatives such as flea/tick and heart-worm testing.
- Educate clients about our spaying/neutering, yearly heart-worm testing, and 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 the 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 adoption 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.
- Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs. without assistance.
- Ability to work closely with animal hair/dander.
- Subject to loud or frequent noise.
Job Type: Full-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 krivera@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.