Animal Welfare Officer

2 months ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc. Full time
About the Role

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Animal Services Officer to join our team. As a key member of our community outreach program, you will be responsible for providing exceptional animal care and support services to the public.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to animal-related calls and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Provide animal care and control services, including rescue and relocation.
  • Collaborate with local law enforcement and animal welfare organizations to ensure the well-being of animals in our community.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local pet owners and animal welfare groups to promote our services and build trust.
  • Participate in community outreach and education programs to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to navigate streets and county roads and locate addresses or described locations with little to no difficulty.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment, make decisions, and remain emotionally resilient while working in high-stress situations.
  • Sort and prioritize calls for service based on high and low priority status and must be able to determine the most logical route to each.
  • Display strong maturity, good judgment, professional conduct, and personal appearance.
  • Animal Handling experience (may do basic evaluations and vaccines).
  • Self-starter and ability to work independently.
  • Preferred background in law enforcement, animal handling, operating motor vehicles, and other direct experience is a plus.
Benefits
  • Paid time off.
  • Seven paid holidays.
  • Health, Dental, & Vision.
  • Disability Insurance - Short and long-term disability.
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Accident & Critical Illness.
  • HSA/FSA.
  • Retirement: 401(k) & ROTH plan.
Additional Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Discounted Pet Food.
  • Discounted Pet Insurance.
  • 20% off Animal House purchases - Your pet's favorite place to shop.
  • 25% off 4-week training classes for your pets.
  • Employee Veterinary Assistance Program
    • Free yearly vaccinations.
    • Microchips at cost.
    • Heartworm screening -$5 per pet.
    • Annual Heartworm preventative at a cost.
    • Other services upon request/availability.

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