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Join our team and help the animals of the Washington, DC area! The following are our current openings. If you are interested in working with us, please see "To Apply" at bottom of page. Thank you for considering employment with WHS. Available Positions: Shelter
Director (Full-time)
Front Desk Assistant (Full-Time, Non-Exempt) Assist the public in resolving a wide range of animal-related complaints and calls for assistance using a variety of strategies. General office duties include: answering telephones, completing reports, filing, and computer data entry; educating the public on the responsibility of companion animal ownership; explaining provisions of the D.C. Animal Control Act to the public; dispatching calls to Animal Control Officers in the field (who respond to calls for assistance or complaints); providing prompt, courteous service to people inquiring about shelter policies and programs; assisting in completion of adoption applications; receiving and processing animals surrendered at the shelter; preparing samples to be sent to the laboratory for rabies testing; and may include assisting in or actually performing animal euthanasia (with proper training). Front Desk Assistants report to the Front Desk Manager, and must successfully complete a basic training program. Animal Caretaker (Full-Time, Non-Exempt) Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all animal runs, cages and furnishings; feeding, exercising, grooming and medicating animals; monitoring animals' health. Applicants must be willing and able to follow supervisor's directives closely and carefully. Other duties include assisting the public with meeting animals for adoption and cleaning common areas of the shelter. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor. Minimum qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of, and experience in handling domestic and wild animals. A security clearance must be made available prior to confirmation of employment. Spay/Neuter Veterinarian (Part-Time, Hourly) Performs sterilization procedures on cats and dogs at the Capitol Area Spay & Neuter Center, in keeping with WHS' mission to reduce animal overpopulation and end the euthanasia of adoptable animals. Minimum Qualifications: a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the District of Columbia (or the ability to obtain one), extensive surgical experience, ability to operate in stressful environment, ability to lift 50 lbs. Security Clearance must be available prior to confirmation of employment. Commitment to WHS' mission to protect animals from cruelty and harm through the Good Home Guarantee and the reduction of unwanted animals through aggressive spaying and neutering. Veterinary Assistant (Full-time, Non-Exempt) Work in a collegial environment of support to the Medical Clinic Director and veterinarians in the performance of surgical preparation, anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, examination and medication of shelter and public animals. Direct clinic staff and volunteers in the duties associated with surgical preparation, clean up, recovery and medication. Specific
duties: Contacts: Reports to Spay Neuter Program Manager. Works directly with Veterinary Technician, veterinarian, clinic staff, shelter staff, volunteers and general public. Job conditions: Professional exposure risks include, but are not limited to: consistent handling of animals during the shift that may be fractious or incoherent from anesthesia. Environment is conducive to injury from needles, scalpels and bites. Moderate noise environment, lots of lifting (over 50 lbs) and bending. Use and possible exposure to irritating and/or toxic chemicals. Minimum qualifications: One (1) year medical, veterinary or animal care experience. High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent oral communication skills (English). Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with positive attitude and in agreement with WHS mission to end overpopulation of animals in the DC Metro area. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted regularly; lift 50+ lbs on occasion. Reliable transportation. Shelter experience a plus. Veterinary Technician (Full-Time, Non-Exempt) Work in a collegial environment of support to the Medical Director and veterinarians in the performance of surgical preparation, anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, examination and medication of shelter and public animals. Direct clinic staff and volunteers in the duties associated with surgical preparation, clean up, recovery and medication. Specific Duties: • Provide daily supervision, guidance and training to clinic assistance and recovery volunteers. • Assist and supervise with the duties for surgery preparation • Assist with intake and discharge of public and shelter animals into the Clinic • Maintain all equipment in surgery to insure function and safety • Oversee animal anesthetic recovery and follow-up care • Clean and pack surgical instruments • Verify animal identification prior to surgery • Assist in screening animals for other medical conditions prior to surgery • Perform surgery prep- clipping, tattooing, and scrubbing as needed • Run autoclave as needed • Examine animals brought in for health care issues pre and post- adoption. Work with veterinarians in administering appropriate tests, medical care and medication. • Assist with vaccinations and other appropriate injections as needed • Maintain surgery and controlled substances log books • Perform or assign ordering and maintaining inventory of medical supplies • All other duties as may be assigned Contacts: Reports to Spay Neuter Program Manager. Works directly with Veterinary Assistant, veterinarian, clinic staff, shelter staff, volunteers and general public. Job conditions: Professional exposure risks include, but are not limited to: consistent handling of animals during the shift that may be fractious or incoherent from anesthesia. Environment is conducive to injury from needles, scalpels and bites. Moderate noise environment, lots of lifting (over 50 lbs) and bending. Use and possible exposure to irritating and/or toxic chemicals. Minimum qualifications: One (1) year medical, veterinary or animal care experience. High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent oral communication skills (English). Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with positive attitude and in agreement with WHS mission to end overpopulation of animals in the DC Metro area. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted regularly; lift 50+ lbs on occasion. Reliable transportation. Shelter experience a plus. To Apply To apply for any position listed above, please send resume, letter of interest (including salary expectations) and , for non-exempt positions, a completed printout of the online job application. Via
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