Animal Welfare Specialist

4 weeks ago

Columbus, Ohio, United States Quality Talent Group Full time
About the Job

The ASPCA is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Welfare Specialist to join our team at the Cruelty Recovery Center in Columbus, Ohio. As a key member of our sheltering, veterinary, and animal behavior team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, holistic care for animal victims of neglect, abuse, and natural disasters.

Responsibilities
  • Provide compassionate and quality patient care, utilizing low-stress handling techniques
  • Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing procedures
  • Collaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure holistic, balanced care for animals
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry to animal medical records
  • Participate in auditing and monitoring medical records
  • Utilize appropriate chain of custody, evidence transfer, and disposition procedures for forensic evidence
  • Handle, administer, and log controlled substances under the direction of a veterinarian
  • Take inventory and stock supplies as needed
  • Assist with medical scheduling as needed
  • Maintain equipment and supplies essential for deployments
  • Use PPE appropriately and help ensure proper use by all shelter teams
  • Timely communicate animal status updates as needed
  • Communicate regularly with the behavior team using objective language and established communication systems
  • Competently and compassionately explain information about an animal condition to other staff and responders
  • Model a standard of continual commitment to improvement in all aspects of CRC care and handling of dogs, cats, and other species
  • Offer input and feedback as requested or if concerns arise
  • Learn and follow CRC philosophy, procedures, and protocols
  • Follow and ensure adherence to all written and verbally communicated SOPs
  • Adhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • Obtain relevant continuing education as required by the ASPCA and the state licensing board
  • Treat animals and staff with care and respect
  • Work independently without supervision and as part of a team
  • Possess critical thinking and multi-tasking skills
  • Represent ASPCA in a professional and courteous manner at all times
  • Maintain an open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols
  • Possess thorough knowledge of daily procedures and protocols
  • Ensure and maintain a high-quality standard of care, work ethic, and performance
  • Work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
  • Attend and be an active participant in staff meetings and training sessions
Requirements
  • Licensed as a veterinary technician in the state of Ohio; highly competitive candidates eligible for but not currently licensed in Ohio will be considered; licensure in additional states a plus
  • Minimum 1 year clinical experience as a veterinary technician working primarily or exclusively with dogs and cats
  • Experience handling fearful and aggressive animals required
  • Prior experience in an animal shelter strongly preferred
  • Previous experience working with legal cases and disaster response preferred
  • Previous clinical experience with poultry, horses, and/or other species a plus
  • Fear Free and Fear Free Shelters certified or completed within 60 days of employment
  • Knowledge of and experience working within Incident Command System (ICS) structure preferred; completion of ICS 100, ICS 200, IS0010.a, IS0011.a, and IS0700.b training courses within 3 months of employment
  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly with little notice up to 25% of the time as needed
Compensation and Benefits

The starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands, or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.

The target hiring range for this role is $28.35/hr-$30.75/hr

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.

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