F/T Adoptions Specialist (posted: June 24, 2009)
Get paid for sharing your love and knowledge of animals! The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is seeking someone with a strong customer service background to join our adoption team. An Adoption Specialist works closely with the public at the shelter to discuss adoption policies and procedures, help our visitors select appropriate pets and answer questions on pet ownership. Daytime, evening, holiday and weekend hours are required. Starting pay is $12.60/hour. AWLA is an "open door" shelter with a high adoption rate and low euthanasia rate for adoptable animals. Please fill out our application and administrative questionnaire. Send your resume and the completed forms to: AWLA Attn: Sara Glennon 4101 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22304 Or fax to: 703 838 4862

Full-Time & Part-Time Animal Care Technicians (posted: May 13, 2009)
WORK IN ANIMAL CARE!! The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is currently looking for Animal Care Technicians. This position has many opportunities for someone who wants to enter the field of Animal Sheltering. While rewarding in many ways, this job and the environment can be stressful and physically and emotionally demanding. If you’re willing and able to: 1. Be a part of an energetic and compassionate group 2. Provide medical care such as vaccinations, diagnostics, medication and wound treatment 3. Scrub kennels (physical labor) inside and outside in humid or cold conditions 4. Nurture and care for neglected animals 5. Work independently and responsibly but also as a member of our team 6. Communicate with co-workers and the public 7. Follow directions thoroughly 8. Euthanize animals according to the policies of the League and Virginia State laws 9. Work with a positive attitude 10. Show compassion to all animals and people 11. Bathe sick and/or parasite infected animals 12. Bend or stoop for moderate periods of time 13. Lift 50 pounds ….this might be a job for you. We have full time and part-time positions available: Starting salary is $12.60 dependent upon experience. Excellent benefits for full time employees. Training is available. Consideration will be given to those with Animal Care experience and to those considering a change of career. Contact Robin at (703) 838-4774 x202 or rtravers@alexandriaanimals.org for more information. An application and questionnaire can be downloaded on our web site. Faxes should be sent “Attention: Robin Travers” and faxed to (703) 838-4862.

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