Employment Opportunities at AWA

AWA is seeking a skilled and compassionate veterinarian to lead our team at an access to affordable care clinic.

Our ideal candidate is committed to providing high-quality medical care to pets while prioritizing accessibility and affordability for all pet owners. If you're passionate about preventive medicine, diagnostics, and treatment, and dedicated to improving the health and well-being of pets in our community, we want you on our team!

Full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits: health insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays and stipend for continuing education credits and/or licensing fees. Salary commensurate with experience.

Objective:

Access to affordable vet care is a priority of AWA’s mission. This role will help lead AWA and the clinic team to help us ensure owned dogs and cats have access to care that improves their welfare, decreases suffering, while being compassionate, respectful, and considerate of both pets and family circumstances. This position will oversee the medical operations of AWA’s public Pet Clinic.

Including:

Develop and implement protocols for veterinary medical and surgical care for clinic animals in accordance with standards of best practices. Provide high quality medical and surgical care including high quality high volume spay/neuter surgery clinic animals. Coordinate with veterinarians, veterinary staff, and other departments to optimize animal care and availability of services. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws governing animal care, veterinary medicine, reportable diseases, and controlled substances.

Attend staff meetings and important organizational events, as necessary. Behave in a manner that upholds both personal and professional standards, as an ambassador of the AWA, at all times.

Qualifications

A DVM degree from an accredited school of veterinary medicine. A license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Jersey (or the ability to obtain one). Professional Liability Insurance. · 5-7 years’ experience working as a veterinarian · 3-5 years’ experience managing veterinary technician staff

To apply, send resume to: Laurah@awanj.org

The Shelter Medical Records Assistant is responsible for providing administrative veterinary support to ensure efficient operation of the shelter medical department through coordinating and tracking the flow of animals from intake to release.

Essential Functions:

· Data entry and management of PetPoint system
· Routinely maintain and update all animal records, including but not limited to:
  – Intake information
  – Tests performed and results
  – Exam and medical records
  – Surgeries scheduled/performed
  – Foster care records
  – Euthanasia records
· Print updated records and file accordingly
· Update all animal adoption folders, kennel cards, cage signage on a daily basis
· Coordinate and track the flow of shelter animals from intake through release
· Daily checks and updates for medical schedules
· Manage with foster coordinator for space allocation for foster placements and returns
· Assist medical department staff on occasion with limited department duties such as restraint for blood draw or maintenance of the reception/intake area

Position Requirements:

· Commitment to humane treatment of animals
· Exceptional word processing, data management, and report writing/reading skills
· Ability to learn new computer systems quickly and efficiently
· Mental capacity to store and retrieve information regularly
· Knowledge of health, behavioral conditions, and basic animal handling; or willingness to learn
· Knowledge of veterinary medical terms and processes; or willingness to learn
· Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures and safety standards
· Quickly learn and adapt to changes in policies, procedures, and safety standards
· Provide and record accurate information
· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
· Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
· Operate multi-line phone system, basic office machinery, and computers
· Effective team work capabilities, and communication skills
· Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
· Problem solving skills
· Consistently report to work on time and prepared

Qualifications:

· Associates degree preferred; relevant job experience may be considered equivalent
· Minimum 2 years general work experience in a team environment
· Working knowledge of PetPoint computer system a plus; basic computer system experience required

Physical Factors:

· Work performed in shelter environment, high exposure to animals, may require animal handling
· Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, wet surfaces, hazardous chemicals, and sharp objects
· Extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in differing climate may be required

Working Conditions:

· Varying shifts, weekdays and weekends, and some holiday work required
· Overtime work as necessary

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

· Employee assistance program
· Employee discount
· Paid time off
· Retirement plan

To apply, send resume to: Laurah@awanj.org

Full-Time Veterinary Technician

Job Description:

Objective: Assist with all practices and procedures of medical and surgical support, preparation, monitoring, and release of animals. Assess and monitor overall health, provide initial and routine medications and vaccines. Determine basic animal information at intake and maintain standards and record keeping as directed by the Clinic/Shelter Veterinarian.

Essential Functions:

· Adheres to agency SOPs, including standard best practices on safety and compliance.
· Keeps all work areas, facilities, equipment, and animal cages clean and sanitized at all times.
· Receives animals upon drop-off for surgery, intake, and foster appointments.
· Maintains proper animal identification.
· Checks animals for illness, infestations, injuries, abnormalities, and performs diagnostic tests as directed by the veterinarian.
· Handles and restrains animals—including fractious and feral animals—properly and safely.
· Inoculates, medicates, feeds, and cares for animals as indicated by the veterinarian.
· Performs pre- and post-surgical duties including cleaning instruments, wrapping packs, and maintaining equipment.
· Responsible for efficient induction and prepping of animals for surgery, including monitoring animals recovering from anesthesia.
· Assists with dental procedures, including dental radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, scaling, and polishing.
· Performs post-surgical checks to ensure proper recovery.
· Dispenses prescribed medications.
· Meets and talks with clients during admissions, exams, vaccination clinics, and surgical releases, providing clear post-surgical care instructions.
· Prepares and maintains accurate medical records within agency database systems, including controlled substance logs.
· Stocks clinic and shelter supplies and reports re-stock needs and equipment failures.
· Assists in training new employees and volunteers.
· Works with and observes volunteers/students to ensure proper procedures are followed.
· Participates in euthanasia and disposal of animals as needed.
· Responsible for handling after-hours emergency medical calls.
· Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

· Humane treatment of animals.
· Ability to accept and explain prepubescent sterilization, prerelease sterilization for adopted animals, and humane euthanasia.
· Recognize or gain knowledge of normal/abnormal health and behavior conditions pre- and post-surgery.
· Knowledge of animal diseases, disorders, spay/neuter procedures, and safe animal handling/restraint.
· Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
· Mathematical skills for drug conversions and dosing preferred.
· Knowledge of disinfecting procedures, antisepsis, and asepsis.
· Quick learner and adaptable to change.
· Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
· Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
· Positive and respectful attitude.
· Ability to multitask.
· Flexible and strong time-management skills.
· Reliable and prepared for work daily.
· Problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
· Reliable transportation.

Qualifications:

· High School graduate; Associate’s degree as a veterinary technician preferred.
· 1–2 years of veterinary technician experience preferred.

Physical Factors:

· Exposure to cats, dogs, and exotic animals.
· Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases.
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance.
· Long periods of standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and outdoor work in varying climates.

Job Type: Full-time
(Rotating Saturday shift required – 8:30am–2:30pm)

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

To apply, send resume to: ryanc@awanj.org

The Clinic Vet Tech assists with all practices and procedures related to medical and surgical support, preparation, monitoring, and release of animals. This role assesses and monitors overall health, administers routine medications and vaccines, and gathers basic animal information at intake while maintaining accurate records as directed by the Clinic/Shelter Veterinarian.

Objective:

Assist with all practices and procedures of medical and surgical support, preparation, monitoring, and release of animals. Assess and monitor overall health, provide initial and routine medications and vaccines. Determine basic animal information at time of intake and maintain standards and record keeping as directed by the Clinic/Shelter Veterinarian.

Essential Functions:

· Adheres to agency SOPs to include standard best practices on safety and compliance
· Keeps all work areas, facilities, equipment and animal cages clean and sanitized at all times
· Receives animals upon drop off for surgery, at time of shelter intake and fosters
· Maintains proper animal identification
· Checks animals for illness, infestations, injuries or abnormalities, and performs diagnostic tests as directed by the veterinarian
· Handles and restrains animals, including fractious and feral animals properly and safely
· Inoculates, medicates, feeds, and cares for animals as indicated by the veterinarian
· Performs pre and post-surgical related duties including cleaning instruments, wrapping packs, and maintaining machines/equipment
· Responsible for the efficient induction and prepping of animals for surgery, including monitoring animals recovering from anesthesia
· Assists with dental procedures including taking dental radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and scaling and polishing
· Performs post-surgical duties and checks to ensure proper recovery of the animals
· Dispenses prescribed medications
· Meets and talks with clients during admission, exams, vaccination clinics, and surgical release, providing accurate instructions for post-surgical care and treatments
· Prepares and maintains accurate medical records through agency database systems including controlled substance logs
· Stocks clinic and shelter supplies and reports re-stock needs and equipment failures to management
· Assists in the training of new employees and volunteers
· Works with and observes volunteers or students to ensure proper procedures are followed
· Participates in euthanasia and disposal of animals as needed
· Responsible for handling after hours emergency medical calls
· Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

· Humane treatment of animals
· Ability to accept and explain the concepts of prepubescent sterilization, prerelease sterilization of adopted animals and humane euthanasia
· Must recognize or be willing to gain working knowledge of normal and abnormal health and behavioral conditions of patients pre- and post-surgery
· Knowledge of diseases and disorders of animals, spay/neuter related procedures, animal handling and restraint
· Familiarity with medical terminology and veterinary medical knowledge preferred
· Mathematical skills for drug conversions and dosing preferred
· Knowledge of disinfecting procedures, antisepsis and asepsis
· Quick learner and adaptable to change
· Maintain clean and professional appearance
· Effective interpersonal and communication skills
· Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
· Ability to multi-task
· Must be flexible and possess efficient time management skills
· Must be reliable and come to work prepared
· Problem solving skills and ability to think outside the box
· Reliable transportation

Qualifications:

· High School graduate required; Associate’s degree as Veterinary Technician preferred
· 1–2 years experience performing veterinary technician duties preferred

Physical Factors:

· Exposure to animals such as cats, dogs, and exotics
· Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance
· Long periods of standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in differing climate will be required

Benefits:

· Employee assistance program
· Employee discount
· Paid time off
· Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

To apply, send resume to: ryanc@awanj.org

Objective: Provide daily and on-going animal care, facility sanitation, and animal enrichment.

Essential Functions:

Animal Care

• Monitor animals and immediately report any health or behavior abnormalities to supervisor
• Provide adequate food and water to all animals
• Stimulate exercise for animals as required by protocol
• Handle all animals properly and according to organization safety procedures
• Perform bathing and basic grooming as needed
• Explain concepts of pre-release sterilization of adopted animals and humane euthanasia
• Assist in animal care and handling during emergency situations
• Administer animal enrichment following organization protocol and procedures
• Participate in pet adoption meets in Shelter play-yards
• Assist with evaluation and treatment of assigned animals
• Update animal records as needed, ensure all data is accurate
• Greet, welcome, and assist customers and AWA visitors
• Process paperwork as needed

Facility Care & General Functions

• Follow established disease control procedures to daily clean, disinfect, and maintain Shelter rooms, kennels, cages, and general office areas
• Operate laundry and dishwashing equipment
• Restock cleaning areas with supplies and equipment
• Maintain equipment in working condition, report equipment or supply needs to supervisor
• Maintain work and general areas in an organized manner
• Respond promptly and courteously to customer needs
• Handle challenging customer service situations and be able to identify when supervisor should be called to assist
• Respond to requests for service or assistance from supervisors, co-workers, and volunteers
• Identify potential problems, suggest solutions, or seek appropriate person to provide solution

Position Requirements:

• Commitment to the humane treatment of animals
• Working knowledge of animal health and behavioral conditions and basic animal handling
• Knowledge of mathematics for proper and safe chemical dilution procedure
• Familiarity with OSHA standards for cleaning
• Must adhere to all organizational policies and procedures and safety standards
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changes in policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Maintain a professional appearance and the ability to tactfully and effectively work with the public
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Provide and record accurate information
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Operate multi-line phone system, basic office machinery, and computers
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• High quality customer service skills
• Ability to learn quickly and efficiently
• Consistently report to work on time and prepared

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1-3 years working experience in animal shelter or clinic preferred
• Working knowledge of PetPoint computer system a plus

Physical Factors:

• Work performed in an animal shelter environment, kennels among the animals, and some outdoors
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance
• Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, wet surfaces, hazardous chemicals, and sharp objects. Peanut butter used throughout the facility.
• Long periods of standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Working Conditions:

• Varying shifts, weekdays and weekends, and some holiday work required
• Overtime work as necessary for staffing levels or finishing tasks

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

To apply, send resume to: nancik@awanj.org