Job Opportunities
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Here at the AWLA, we have some amazing job opportunities. We are currently hiring for the following positions below. Click the links next to each job summary to apply now!
Animal Care Technician – Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY: Do you love animals? Do you have a drive to ensure that all animals have the care and respect they deserve? If the answer is yes, then we have a dynamic entry level position that may be right for you. This position is responsible for the daily cleaning, feeding, and enrichment of the animals in our shelter. Additionally, this position is asked to assist in the handling of animals for medical procedures and to provide assistance in showing animals to potential adopters. This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals and gain experience in humane animal handling and care. Weekend work required; Saturday or Sunday availability is required.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Animal Care Supervisor – Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY: The Animal Care Supervisor will be responsible for performing all of the duties of an Animal Care Technician (ACT) as well as logistical functions to help with the effective operations of the Animal Care Department. Duties include training staff in animal care policies/procedures; care of equipment and tracking the use of animal food, litter, bedding and other resources; prioritizing and assigning tasks; performing daily checks to ensure tasks have been completed; and assisting adoptions, veterinary, and behavior staff as needed.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Veterinary and Foster Care Coordinator – Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY: In collaboration with the Director of Veterinary and Foster Care, and the Veterinary and Foster Manager, is responsible for ensuring animals (including neonates, injured/sick animals and animals with behavior issues) who need more care than can be provided within the shelter are placed in appropriate foster homes in a timely manner; foster recruitment, training, retention and communication. Additionally the Coordinator will assist with implementation of various aspects of the foster program including strategic planning, statistics, managing the transfer of animals from the AWLA into foster homes, and providing ongoing support to foster volunteers. Foster Coordinator will also work closely with partner Foster Coordinator so that there is coverage for the Foster Department every day of the week. Additionally this role will act as veterinary assistant, assisting with medical tasks such as intake examinations, administering medications, blood draws, vaccinations and other duties as assigned by the Director of Veterinary and Foster Care, and the Veterinary and Foster Manager.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Thank you for your interest in the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria!
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