Volunteer and Paid Job Openings at Pet Allies Show Low, AZ

Assistant Shelter Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Shelter Assistant Manager

Reports to: Shelter Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To ensure the well-being of all animals cared for by Pet Allies (PA). To serve as the liaison between animal caregivers and the Shelter Manager. To maintain a commitment to the philosophies and policies of PA in the performance of his/her duties and respect the dignity and basic rights of each animal. To support the mission of PA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with establishing and maintaining policy and procedure for animal care housing, husbandry, exercise, socialization, and medication administration according to industry and PA standards for animals under the care of PA.

Assist with maintaining accurate paperwork including but not limited to medical records, adoptions, strays, surrenders, wildlife, and euthanasia including both manual and electronic record keeping.

Provide guidance and directive to animal care staff in the absence of the Shelter Manager.

Assist with surgery schedule including the selection of animals and coordinating schedules with veterinarians, staff, and volunteers.

Assist with foster program coordination including but not limited to being a caseworker, coordinating foster animals leaving/returning to PA, ensuring medical care is received as needed, scheduling vet appointments, and assisting with foster orientation.

Assist with maintaining the inventory and ordering of animal housing/husbandry and medical care supplies.

Work with behavior staff in the evaluation of the health and behavior of animals and determine appropriate paths to disposition.

Assist with coordinating the transfer of animals to/from Rescue and Shelter Partners with consideration for individual animal needs, medical and behavior considerations, adoption trends, and kennel space.

Assist with processing adoption applications and the communication and follow-up for adoption matches, non-matches, and denials, in conjunction with the Customer Relations Manager.

Assist with providing pre-surrender counseling to ensure customers’ understanding of alternatives to surrender.

Assist with providing feline behavior problem counseling to cat owners (both adopters and the general public.)

Participate in organizational committee initiatives.

Assist with providing support to the Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator in the supervision of animal care volunteers.

Assist with maintaining fire extinguishers and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Act as Animal Caregiver, Adoption Counselor, and Customer Relations Associate, as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical degree conducive with supporting the responsibilities of this position or experience.

Minimum of two years’ experience in an animal related field, i.e. humane society, veterinary clinic. If you have knowledge about animals equal to this experience, please explain.

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Able to work with minimal supervision.

Experienced animal handling skills.

Proven customer service skills.

Computer literate and able to operate office equipment.

Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Able to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.

Able to lift and carry animals, equipment, and supplies in excess of 50 pounds.

Valid Driver’s License.

Passion for issues relating to animal welfare.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical demands include:

lifting and moving animals and cages.

administering dangerous and lethal drugs.

frequent movement, including but not limited to standing, walking, stooping, carrying heavy loads, movement of cages, restraining active animals, and operation of motor vehicle.

Working conditions include:

possible exposure to dangerous, diseased, frightened, and injured animals.

possible exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and drugs.

working with strong cleaning agents on wet surfaces.

indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Emotional demands include:

o euthanasia.

o animal abuse.

o animal neglect.

Hourly work, average of 30 hours per week, wage based on experience.

Pet Allies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Adoption Ambassadors Coordinator - Volunteer Position

Summary of Duties

To find, train and support Adoption Ambassadors for the duration of their foster experience in order to get more shelter animals adopted; and to act as liaison between Adoption Ambassadors and staff

Primary Responsibilities

1. Recruit Adoption Ambassadors

Tap existing foster parents
Advertise for Adoption Ambassadors online and via outreach in the community

2. Train and Equip Ambassadors

Provide one-on-one and/or group training
Distribute and collect Adoption Ambassadors agreements/contracts
Assign a foster animal or assist Ambassadors in choosing one
Provide resources to Ambassadors (leash/collar, food, bowls, bed, Adopt Me vest, business cards, etc.)

3. Communicate with Ambassadors on a regular basis and as needed (including outside business hours)

Initiate weekly phone call or email to Ambassadors to check in on each animal; make sure they know
Coordinator is the shelter’s point of contact and they should not be contacting anyone else on staff about their animal
Make sure Ambassadors know to contact Coordinator immediately for an emergency (bite, lost animal and any health or behavior concerns)

4. Communicate with shelter staff

Share information about the Adoption Ambassadors program with staff
Invite staff to participate in the program
Keep shelter staff apprised of the status of animals in the program
Adoption Ambassadors
Coordinator Job Description
Pet Allies
Adoption Ambassador Job Description

5. Help Ambassadors optimize adoption possibilities

Make sure Ambassadors have a good photo/bio of their animals and assist them if necessary
Share good marketing/social media tips with Ambassadors
Post all animals in the program on agency website and social media channels
Frequently notify Ambassadors about upcoming adoption events where they can bring animals
Provide Ambassadors with additional information to help them succeed: tips on potty training, crate training, loose-leash walking, litter box use, etc.
If Ambassadors go on vacation or are no longer able to care for their animal, assist them in finding an alternative Ambassador or other care

6. Maintain database of all animals in the program

Include details about the animal (age, gender, breed and medical info)(can be done in Pet Point on line software)
Include contact information for Ambassadors

7. Assist with adoption paperwork and follow-up

Answer any questions Ambassadors have about completing adoption paperwork
Make sure adopted animals are entered into the agency’s computer system
Make sure Ambassadors return all supplies to the agency if they are not taking another animal
Celebrate every adoption! Send a thank-you note or email to Ambassadors for helping save a life and shout out the success on social media, with staff and volunteers, etc.

Veterinarian Recovery Room Assistant - Volunteer Position

Observation and documentation is an essential role of the Recovery Room Assistant

Dependable
Pays attention to detail
Monitor the patient while still under the effects of anesthesia
Clips the nails and cleans the ears while patient is still under anesthesia
Checks for fleas and tics
Follows procedures for a safe recovery of the patient
Follows procedures for the safety of the technician while dealing with feral feline
Takes direction from the veterinarian or veterinarian assistant
Documents times of recovery such as focusing the eyes, moving the head and body
Removes any instruments from the mouth when recovery is observed
Assures the patient is breathing properly
Communicates with the front desk technician
Lifting is helpful but not required
Sitting on the floor is helpful but not required
Launders the towels used for patient bedding
After surgery cleaning of floors, mats, laundry, restroom, etc

Packs Technician - Volunteer Position

Sterilization and contamination prevention is essential for a Packs Technician

Dependable
Follows procedures for sterilizing the surgical instruments
Cleans the work area
Assembles the sterilized surgical tools into packs in preparation for the next surgery
Launders linen used for patient bedding
After surgery cleaning of floors, mats, laundry, etc.
Helps with recovery patients

Discharge Technician

Communication is essential for the Discharge Technician

Dependable
Checks incision and condition of patient
Follows discharge procedures
Observes whether the patient is ready to go home
Communicates thorough detailed instructions for home care of the patient
Communicates thorough instructions for medication administering

More Volunteer Opportunities

Spay/Neuter Clinic

Computer entry, forms design

Cage/kennel cleaning
Cleaning/maintenance/laundry
Supply inventory
Provide lunch for clinic volunteers
Post clinic cleanup
Clinic client/pet morning intake
Preparation for clinics stocking supplies
Surgery pack cleaning/prep/sterilization
Pet discharge/release post surgery
Pet Recovery post surgery
Serve lunch for clinic volunteers

Hands-on work with foster animals

Socializing animals in the store: (grooming/playing with cats)
Adoption counselor at offsite adoption events or at the store
Bottle feeding orphaned kittens or puppies
Feeding feral cats
Trapping feral cats for neutering
Foster home for: cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, other small pets

Phone work, paperwork, computer work, and other volunteer opportunities

E-mail and phone volunteers to assist People with information about animal Behavior and to follow up on adoptions (training provided)
Pick up donations for thrift store
Creating adoption flyers for animals
Tabling and/or event day volunteer
Writing thank you notes, filing
Animal food donation coordinator
Advocates for feral cats, to solve problems
Publicity; outreach to local media
Fundraising
Special Events Coordinator; organize outreach events or meetings
Team Leader; assist with managing volunteer programs
Data entry
Barkin' Basement Thrift Store
Distribution; putting up posters/flyers to promote adoption and special events
Manager for programs or special projects
Sewing, knitting or crocheting cat beds
Carpentry