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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!
Job Opportunities
Animal Care Technician – Full-Time
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. This position’s starting pay is $15.00 per hour but is negotiable based on experience. Weekend work required; Saturday or Sunday availability required.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Events Specialist – Full-Time
Working with members of the Development team and other AWLA staff, the Events Specialist is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating all logistics related to internal and external in-person and virtual AWLA events, including but not limited to staff and volunteer appreciation events, Paws in the Park, animal adoption events, fundraising and donor recognition events and more. The Events Specialist will be in regular contact with all AWLA departments to bring a variety of events to fruition and help to ensure that AWLA efforts are being reflected to the community.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Community Support Manager – Full-Time
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is seeking an organized and detailed orientated Community Support Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the AWLA’s pet-retention and managed admission programs, with the goal of keeping families together wherever possible. In addition the Manager will assist the Director of Community Programs in all aspects of the AWLA’s community support programming including (but not limited to) sourcing and applying for applicable grant funding, managing successfully funded projects, pet pantry pickups, monthly vaccination clinic, coordinating crisis care, and our in-community pet and people wellness events.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Veterinary and Foster Care Specialist – Full-Time
In collaboration with the Director of Veterinary and Foster Care and the Manager of Veterinary and Foster Care, the Specialist will assist with monitoring the health of all the animals in the care of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) and will be expected to assist with animal intake exams, collect blood/urine/fecal samples, administer medication and treatments, become certified to perform euthanasia, and will be jointly responsible for the administering of medications and treatments prescribed by the Shelter Veterinarian. The Specialist will work closely with partner Foster Coordinator so that there is coverage for the Foster Department every day of the week, ensuring that 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. Additionally, when foster duties allow, the Specialist will assist the Shelter Veterinarian and Surgical Veterinary Technician with pre and post surgical duties, and may occasionally assist with surgical monitoring tasks.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Thank you for your interest in the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria!
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