Employment Opportunities at AWA

If you want to make a difference in the lives of animals and people, join the AWA team!

The Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees, NJ, a 501(c)3 nonprofit HQHV Spay/Neuter, Pet Wellness Clinic, and Adoption Animal Shelter, is seeking to add enthusiastic, hard-working full-time and part-time veterinary technicians to our organization. The ideal candidates should have at least one year of experience with a veterinary practice or the equivalent. Prior experience in a high volume S/N, and/or in an animal sheltering setting is preferred.

Objective: Assists 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: Duties include but are not limited to animal restraint, anesthetic induction, surgical prep and monitoring, vaccinations, catheter placement, blood draws, prepping surgical packs, animal intakes and support during wellness appointments. Candidate must have proper animal handling and good communication skills. The ability and willingness to communication positively and effectively with staff, volunteers, and clients is a must.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate required
• Associate’s degree as veterinary technician preferred, but will consider experience as a substitute
• Surgery experience a plus.
• One year experience performing veterinary technician duties including spay/neuter
• Coursework and/or experience in companion animal surgery, preferably spay/neuter
• Working knowledge of computers and medical software

Please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Animal Welfare Association is a non-profit organization that operates an animal shelter and public Pet Clinic in Voorhees, NJ, and is looking to fill a full-time time Lead Veterinarian position in our Pet Clinic.

We are a fast-paced and growing organization in need of candidates who are upbeat, self-motivated and passionate about spay/neuter and helping clients and pets receive excellent care at lower prices and are looking to be part of a team. If you are looking to make a difference and help save lives, please contact us for an interview.

Position offers competitive pay and benefits: health insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, employee discounts and annual stipend for continuing education credits and/or licensing fees.

The Lead Veterinarian will oversee the medical operations of AWA’s public Pet Clinic, including all veterinary services, wellness, spay/neuter surgeries, vaccine clinics, both on and offsite and euthanasia. 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 of 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.
Hire, train and supervise Clinic Associate Veterinarian(s) and Independent Contracted Veterinarians. Assist Clinic Manager in mentoring and overseeing Veterinary Technicians.
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.
For a full job description and if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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

Please submit resume and cover letter to [email protected].