Animal Care Specialist Lead

5 days ago

St Helena, United States Schultz HR Consulting Full time $20
Do you love animals and have experience working with animals in a veterinarian clinic and/or at shelters?  If you answered. “yes”, then this opportunity is for you As our Animal Care Specialist Lead, you will be responsible for providing high quality, humane animal care while maintaining the highest standard of medical care for the shelter residents. The Animal Care Specialist Lead will assist the DVM with our animal patients with exams, perform diagnostics, treatments, and communicate treatment plans with staff and adopters. Your Rewards:
  • Compensation:  $20/hour
  • This is a full-time job
  • Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision; retirement plan
 About We Care Animal Rescue:We Care Animal Rescue is a no-kill, private non-profit organization established in 1982.  Our shelter serves as a refuge for homeless cats and dogs in the Napa Valley.  We foster and promote the welfare of animals by finding their forever homes, tending to them medically and behaviorally challenged, and providing animal centered services to the community.  Giving compassionate care, comfort, and ensuring the well-being of the animals in our sanctuary is our top priority.  Learn more about us at: www.wecareanimalrescue.org  Responsibilities:Veterinarian Support:
  • Assists Veterinarians; maintains accurate and up-to-date records; helps maintain the controlled drug log
  • Administers oral and injectable medications, subcutaneous fluids, vaccinations, and microchips; knows the pharmaceuticals that are prescribed by the Veterinarian
  • Monitors the health, safety, behavior, and appearance of the animals; reports observations that require medical care or other attention and end of life care
  • Acts as the point of contact for communications with partnering veterinary clinics
  • Reads animal body language and acts accordingly towards fearful or aggressive animals 

Shelter Coordination and Safety: 
  • Assists the Shelter Director in managing intakes; maintains files and records
  • Trains new staff and volunteers; provides ongoing training and mentoring of staff and volunteers
  • Cleans and disinfects animal areas for a safe and sanitary environment
  • Oversees Animal Care Specialists 
  • Complies with high standard of safety practices and regulatory laws 
  • Provides courteous, prompt, and responsive service to visitors, volunteers and the public

Qualifications
  • Registered Veterinary Technician License, a plus
  • Minimum of two years’ experience working in a veterinary practice or shelter medicine
  • Minimum of two years management experience, preferably a not-for-profit or an animal welfare organization
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Represents the organization in all interactions with the public and stakeholders; good customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability for accuracy, thoroughness, and neatness in work product
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment and to changing deadlines and priorities 
  • Capable of working independently and as a member and leader of a team 
  • Good oral and written communication skills 
  • Willingness to work flexible days and hours, including evening shifts, weekends and/or holidays
  • Must be able to lift, move, and carry objects and animals up to 30 pounds; use of arms above the shoulder is sometimes required
 To Apply:Please email your resume and a cover letter addressing why you are a great fit for this role to: wecareanimalrescuejobs@gmail.com; please put "Animal Care Specialist Lead” in the subject line of your e-mail.  We Care Animal Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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