Job Opportunities
Join Our Team!
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 Services Officer – Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY: Animal Services Officers are our community advocates for the humane treatment of all animals and the education of our community members on the humane treatment of domestic animals and wildlife. This is a dynamic position responsible for enforcing local and state animal welfare and animal control laws, with an emphasis on compassion, understanding and education towards all members of our community. Animal Services Officers are routinely tasked with the rescue of domestic animals and wildlife from precarious situations and providing emergency care to those animals.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Development Coordinator – Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY: Serves as a critical Development team member by coordinating specific development initiatives and events. They also provide detailed research to inform development strategy and decisions. Additionally, they play a coordinating role with our direct mail and digital mail program. They also execute our stewardship program and provide insights on how to improve and streamline the process. Lastly, they would be one of our CRM experts and would coordinate and track donor outreach, strategy and analysis.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Animal Care Technician – Part-Time
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for daily cleaning, feeding, and provision of any medical treatments to the animals in our care. Employees will also be expected to perform euthanasia, assist staff and the public with handling animals, and keep the non-administrative areas of the shelter clean. Employees will also be trained in the adoptions functions of the shelter, and will be expected to assist at the front desk if the need arises. Weekend work will be required; Saturday or Sunday availability is required.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Surgical Veterinary Assistant/Licensed Veterinary Technician – Full-Time Permanent
JOB SUMMARY: The Surgical Veterinary Assistant is primarily responsible for preparing animals for surgery, monitoring and problem solving anesthesia, taking dental X-rays, scaling and polishing teeth, monitoring recovery, documenting, wrapping surgery packs, and cleaning and sanitizing the surgical space.
Read more and apply for this position HERE.
Thank you for your interest in the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria!
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. As the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria operates a City-owned facility, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria follows the City of Alexandria’s COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff.