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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Location | Queens, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Assist in the provision of medical and surgical care of animals in the shelter. Manages treatment plan of hospitalized patients, performs diagnostics (x-ray, in-house laboratory) and obtains sampling (blood, swabbing), administers medications via all routes, and leads the surgery team. Must be a self-starter with the ability to think critically in order to be a stakeholder in the patients’ treatment plans. Works well independently but as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all animals in the shelter. This position is based within the medical department at a specific ACC location but flexibility to work at other locations may occasionally be required. Admissions Counselor - Spanish Speaking
Location | Queens, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Admissions Counselor is a key member of the ACC team, ensuring that animals entering our centers are set up for the best possible outcomes from the very first interaction. By providing safe, supportive environments free of judgment, the Admissions Counselor allows owners and finders of animals to seek assistance without fear or embarrassment. The Admissions Counselor spends time with each client working to understand the true nature of the situation and provides appropriate resources ranging from surrender prevention options, alternatives to shelter relinquishment, and acceptance of the animal into our programs. ACC never turns away an animal, but we do seek to work collaboratively with each client to ensure their animal has the best opportunities provided to them. For animals entering the centers, the Admissions Counselor helps determine placement pathways by documenting key information about the animal’s history, known behavior, and habits. They take great, flattering photos of each pet, and communicate with a variety of departments to ensure everyone has what they need to help our animals succeed. Admissions Counselor - Spanish Speaking
Location | New York, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Admissions Counselor is a key member of the ACC team, ensuring that animals entering our centers are set up for the best possible outcomes from the very first interaction. By providing safe, supportive environments free of judgment, the Admissions Counselor allows owners and finders of animals to seek assistance without fear or embarrassment. The Admissions Counselor spends time with each client working to understand the true nature of the situation and provides appropriate resources ranging from surrender prevention options, alternatives to shelter relinquishment, and acceptance of the animal into our programs. ACC never turns away an animal, but we do seek to work collaboratively with each client to ensure their animal has the best opportunities provided to them. For animals entering the centers, the Admissions Counselor helps determine placement pathways by documenting key information about the animal’s history, known behavior, and habits. They take great, flattering photos of each pet, and communicate with a variety of departments to ensure everyone has what they need to help our animals succeed. Admissions Counselor - Spanish Speaking
Location | Bronx, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Admissions Counselor is a key member of the ACC team, ensuring that animals entering our centers are set up for the best possible outcomes from the very first interaction. By providing safe, supportive environments free of judgment, the Admissions Counselor allows owners and finders of animals to seek assistance without fear or embarrassment. The Admissions Counselor spends time with each client working to understand the true nature of the situation and provides appropriate resources ranging from surrender prevention options, alternatives to shelter relinquishment, and acceptance of the animal into our programs. ACC never turns away an animal, but we do seek to work collaboratively with each client to ensure their animal has the best opportunities provided to them. For animals entering the centers, the Admissions Counselor helps determine placement pathways by documenting key information about the animal’s history, known behavior, and habits. They take great, flattering photos of each pet, and communicate with a variety of departments to ensure everyone has what they need to help our animals succeed. Licensed Veterinary Technician – Surgery and Dentistry Only
Location | New York, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Support the provision of surgical and dental care for animals by assisting veterinarians with all aspects of surgery, including pre-operative preparation, anesthesia, intra-operative monitoring, and post-operative recovery. This position focuses exclusively on surgical cases, requiring previous surgical and anesthesia experience. High-volume surgery experience is preferred. This position sets the speed, tone, and flow of the surgical team, ensuring efficiency and cohesion during every procedure. This part-time role involves set 10-hour shifts that does not rotate or include weekend shifts. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, capable of critical thinking and working collaboratively with the surgery team to ensure the highest standard of care for every patient. -
Location | Redmond, Oregon
BrightSide Animal Center
Brightside Animal Center is seeking a shelter veterinarian to lead and provide high-quality shelter medicine and surgery (more...) -
Location | Derwood, Maryland
Montgomery County Maryland Office of Animal Services
The Office of Animal Services (OAS) is currently recruiting for a full-time Lead Animal Services Officer (Lead ASO) who is passionate about animals and delivering a high standard of service to the community. The Lead ASO is responsible for providing guidance and support to Animal Services Officers in the field. Animal Center Program Manager: (Official Title: Program Manager)
Location | Fresno, California
City of Fresno
The City of Fresno is currently accepting applications for individuals with Program Management experience. Under general supervision, manage, develop, monitor, and evaluate assigned programs; and provide stakeholder education and outreach to develop partnerships that build trust in City departments and strengthen the community. Incumbents ensure compliance with specific regulatory requirements, industry best practices, grant(s) and alternatively-funded programs; establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with State, regional, local, and community-based agencies and organizations and businesses; develop and implement strategies to manage comprehensive programs; participate in the development of the division budget and complete all mandated reporting associated with program funds and regulatory compliance. This is an unclassified position in which incumbents serve at the will of the Department Director. Animal Shelter Veterinarian FT/PT - Public Works
Location | San Jose, CA, California
City of San Jose
The City of San Jose, Animal Care and Services Division is seeking Veterinarians to work at the Animal Care Center, including one Full-time, and/or relief in either/or, shelter medicine and/or the shelter’s public high quality, high volume spay/neuter clinic. The Animal Shelter Veterinarian may perform all aspects of shelter medicine in a large animal shelter. Duties may include routine spay/neuter surgeries on cats, dogs, and other animals as indicated. This position provides direct care and treatment of homeless animals entering the City of San Jose’s Animal Care Center.