New York Animal Care & Control - AC&C - Current Job Opportunities

Available Positions as of July 2008:

Behavior Evaluator - Manhattan Care Center

At Animal Care & Control of NewYork City, our strength is our staff. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities from entry to supervisory levels.

We take great pride in hiring qualified applicants for the very important job functions available at AC&C.

To apply for any of our open positions, please forward a letter of interest and an updated resume to Human Resources, by mail to:

Animal Care & Control
Attn: Human Resources
11 Park Place #805
New York, New York 10007
By fax to: 212-442-2066
E-mail to: hr@nycacc.org

Veterinary Technician - Brooklyn

SUMMARY:
This position is within the medical unit located at our Staten Island facility, assisting in providing services to our animals and in assisting our Veterinarians with the performance of their duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Examine, vaccinate and triage animals
Medicate and treat animals
Perform humane euthanasia
Assist with surgery
Asepsis
Computer data entry
Aging and sexing of animals
Disease recognition and management
Breed identification and characteristics
Other duties, as assigned and directed by the Veterinarian or Lead Veterinary Technician Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

True love of animals and ability to interact with them in a calm and non-threatening manner
Prior veterinary technician experience; Shelter environment is a plus
High level of reliability and a commitment to our mission and values

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic veterinary technician protocols and procedures
Computers and common programs, such as MS Office

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to work in an animal care facility where humane euthanasia is performed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY:
This position does not generally encompass the supervision of others

REPORTS TO:
Lead Veterinary Technician Supervisor and Veterinarian

SALARY RANGE:
This is a full-time, non-Union position, competitive salary, plus benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, sick leave, vacation leave and 401K.

TO APPLY, Please submit a cover letter and resume by mail to AC&C, Human Resources Department, 11 Park Place, #805, New York, New York 10007, by fax to 212-442-2066 or by e-mail to hr@nycacc.org

Animal Care & Control of New York City is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, or sexual orientation. Accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals requiring them.

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BEHAVIOR EVALUATOR - Manhattan Care Center

OPEN: 4-9-08 CLOSED: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY:

This is an exempt-level position relating to, and providing, behavioral evaluations of animals at AC&C.

Although the primary location for this position will be at the Brooklyn Care Center, time will also be spent, as needed, at the other Care Centers weekly .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Perform behavioral evaluations on animals
Assist with program evaluation and modifications, as needed.
Work closely with center supervisors to ensure that collected evaluation data is easily available and is used appropriately
Ensure compliance with the goal of having more than 85% of the dogs in the care of AC&C tested
Other duties and assignments as deemed appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive knowledge of animal behavior testing and evaluation with 3-years experience in the animal behavior field plus exceptional animal handling abilities
2-years experience in animal sheltering preferred
Experience with the SAFER System is a plus
High School graduate; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
Possession of good customer service and “people” skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to work in an animal care facility where euthanasia is performed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY:

Occasional supervision of other staff and/or evaluation assistants, as necessary

REPORTS TO:

The Care Center Supervisor

SALARY:

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting annual salary of $34,000 plus medical, dental and vision insurance, sick leave, annual leave and 401K.

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In order to express your interest in this position, please forward a cover letter and updated resume by fax to 212-442-2066, by e-mail to HR@NYCACC.ORG or by mail to Human Resources, AC&C, 11 Park Place, # 805, New York, New York 10007.

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Transporter - Bronx/Queens

POSITION: Transporter LOCATION: Bronx/Queens

OPENING DATE: May 30, 2008 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for transporting animals, safe and secure, from the Bronx and Queens Pet Receiving Centers to their designated shelter facility. In addition, respond to local animal rescue calls, as needed, if requested by the Executive Director, Director of Administrative Services, Field Ops Supervisor, or as other wise assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Pick up assigned vehicle from the Center it is housed at
Inspect the vehicle and indicate any problems, including damage, on a Trip Ticket prior to going on the road
Ensure the vehicle is clean which includes the exterior, cages, and cabin
Ensure the vehicle’s Emergency Station is fully equipped
Pick up and deliver donated items to the designated location
Transport internal mail and/or packages to all AC&C locations
Cage cleaning and maintenance of housed animals
Light porter duties
Animal handling as needed
Educate the public concerning responsible pet ownership
Customer Service in person and via telephone
Process Intake forms, Trip Tickets, and other paperwork in an accurate, concise and proper timely manner
Maintain proper communication contact via radio with Supervisors
Any additional duties at the direction of a supervisor

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or GED
True love of animals and ability to interact with them in a calm and non-threatening manner
Demonstrated reliability and a high level of integrity
Minimum age requirement-twenty-one.
MUST have at least one years driving experience and be in possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License with a clean record
Needs to have familiarity with New York City neighborhoods and streets
Must have some animal handling experience

KNOWLEDGE OF:

New York City areas
Animal handling experience

ABILITY TO:

Professionally interact with the public and assist them within the scope of duties
Perform quality work with minimal supervision
Deal with strange and sometimes aggressive animals
Travel to unfamiliar neighborhoods
Handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
Lift heavy loads (animals, food bags, etc.)
Basic familiarity with computers, MS Word and MS Outlook

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to work in an animal care facility where euthanasia is performed as well as in unfamiliar neighborhoods and surroundings

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY:
Supervision of subordinates is not generally associated with this position.

REPORTS TO:
Bronx/Queens Coordinator & the Manhattan & Brooklyn Care Center Supervisors

SALARY RANGE:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $10.00 per hour. Benefits include health, vision and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave and 401K. UNION membership is required.

Please reply with a cover letter and resume to hr@nycacc.org or by mail to Human Resources, 11 Park Place, #805, New York, New York 10007 or by fax to 212-442-2066.

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