Do you love animals and have experience working with animals in a veterinarian clinic and/or at shelters? As our Animal Care Specialist Lead, you will be responsible for providing high quality, medical and humane animal care for the shelter residents. You will assist the DVM with our animal patients with exams, perform diagnostics, and treatments.
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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 shelter 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 2 years’ experience working in a veterinary practice or shelter medicine
Minimum of 2 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
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 us; please put "Animal Care Specialist Lead” in the subject line of your e-mail.
We Care Animal Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer
