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  • Executive Director

    Pet Allies was established in 1996 as a foster-based organization to assist local animal shelters. It is now a shelter-based organization and takes in 1,000 to 1,200 animals yearly. Pet Allies maintains a 96% save rate partly because while operating with contracts for animal control intake of strays and others, Pet Allies does limit intakes from the public (strays or owner relinquishment situations). The need to accept strays from animal control, the public, and owner relinquishment is great and will be one of the challenges faced in order to provide much-needed services to the community.

    Show Low and the surrounding areas are friendly, family, and retirement communities with medium income levels. Pet Allies can offer assistance with locating housing if desired. We are here to support you and help you fit in and enjoy the position and the community.

    Qualifications for this position:
    * Ability to show compassion in all aspects of work.
    * Experience in animal welfare, preferably in rural communities.
    * Integrity.
    * Ability to delegate, creatively problem-solve & encourage accountability.
    * Business acumen.
    * Fundraising experience.
    * Excellent communication skills, verbal & written; able to connect with a variety of audiences.
    * Willingness to continue education and knowledge about new industry trends.
    * Able to deal with and manage strong emotions in the workplace such as anger, sadness, and frustration.

    Requirements
    * At least five years of experience in animal welfare organizations.
    * Willing to relocate to Pet Allies service area and make a minimum three-year commitment to Pet Allies.

    Key Duties
    * Work with the board, staff, and volunteers to make sure that Pet Allies has adequate resources to continue its work.
    * Develop programs and strategies to meet the needs of the animals, animal control agencies, community groups, and individuals who work to offer services to the animal welfare community.
    * Improve animal care standards
    . Other duties as needed.

    Salary DOE

    Please forward CV to RJ Owens at rjowens@petalliesaz.org

  • Animal Care Technician

    Kennel Technician – Pet Allies Shelter
    Starting position of Animal Care Tech and we teach you on the job. Grow as far as you want to go. Make a difference for the animals in our community. Experienced people, please apply too!
    The position is for 4-5 days/week. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. Hours are dependent on the number of animals at the shelter. There is an opportunity for advancement. This position will be for 30-40 hours per week. Must be able to work weekends.
    Salary: Starting Salary DOE.
    Primary purpose of the job: This position is responsible for providing quality care for the dogs and puppies housed in the kennels and cleaning and maintaining the kennels, dog exercise yards, and kennel complex. Occasional cleaning & help with the cat room area as well.

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