Job Openings

Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Technician

Job Posting: Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Technician Status: Full time hourly with benefits Available: Until Filled Broad Function: Animal Husbandry: Answerable to the Asst. Director of Operations. Employees in this category shall be responsible for the daily and routine maintenance of any and all animal containment areas and other areas of the shelter as prescribed by the Director of Operations including indoor/outdoor areas. Such areas include, but are not limited to, dog adoption, cat room, exotics, dog holding, cat holding, prep areas, etc. May be required to participate in on-site and off-site adoption, education, or other events. Any and all other duties as assigned by management. Specific Duties: • Maintaining proper feeding and watering schedules. • Perform all aspects of animal husbandry including but not limited to proper cage cleaning and sanitation. • Restocking of supplies. • Evaluating the animal’s medical and behavioral needs and reporting anything out of the ordinary to the appropriate parties. • Laundry. • Sanitation of supplemental supplies: bowls, litter pans, water bottles, etc. Broad Function: Veterinary Technician: Answerable to the Director of Operations. Depending upon the job assignment for the day, employees in this category may be responsible for one of the following areas: • Clinic Technician – Assisting the Veterinarian with daily clients. • Surgery Technician – Assisting the Veterinarian with daily surgeries. • Kennel Technician – Processing all incoming animals and treating in-house animals. May be required to participate in on-site and off-site adoption, education, or other events. Any and all other duties as assigned by management. Specific Duties: • Responsible for physical exams, evaluation and treatment of routine medical conditions, vaccinations, feline leukemia virus testing of cat and kittens. • Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of Kennel Technician areas including isolation rooms, grooming and technician area. • Insure that all euthanasia is done humanely and according to established Society policies for same. • Provide pre and post-operative care. Includes but is not limited to providing a clean cage, provide food and water, monitor post anesthesia recovery, insuring written documents are intact and instructing owners and/or staff on any follow-up care or medication needs. • Bathe and groom incoming animals. • Responsible for answering basic questions about veterinary care to the general public and our clients over the phone. Qualifications: Ability and willingness to work variable hours/shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays; willingness to take instruction. This position requires at minimum high school diploma and (2) years experience in a veterinary hospital/clinic, completion of a recognized veterinary technician/assist program, prior shelter veterinary technician experience or a combination of the latter (3). Valid PA drivers’ license Salary based upon experience. Submit Resume and Cover Letter with salary requirements to: Donna Bucek, Director of Operations Western PA Humane Society 1101 Western Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15233 donna.bucek@wpahumane.org Fax: 412-321-4664 No phone calls please.

Certified Teacher for Community Education Program

Part Time Position: Certified Teacher for Community Education Program Experienced teacher with licensed therapy dog and experience with early childhood and primary grades is needed to promote the Humane Society’s Humane Education Programs in schools and the community. Positive reinforcement techniques and behavior management skills are vital in this position. Dog must be comfortable in school situations and with large groups of children. Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation E-mail or fax resume: dorothy.zewe@wpahumane.org Fax: 412-321-4664

JOB TITLE:  Handyman

JOB DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATION - HANDYMAN Post Title: Handyman Post Grade: $10.00 per hour Hours: 25 hours per week, arranged flexibly between 5:00 am and 11:00 am Monday to Friday, to suit the employee unless a practice need dictates otherwise. PA Driver's License required. Accountability: Under the direct supervision and responsibility of the Assistant Director of Operations with ultimate responsibility to the Director of Operations and Executive Director. Essential Characteristics: • The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people • Understand the necessity for confidentiality • Motivated and enthusiastic Main Duties and Responsibilities: • The role relies on you being able to get on and do jobs without supervision, so it is important that you are happy to work under your on initiative, but obviously respond to any jobs that have cropped up since your last visit. We use an e-mail reporting system, so people can report things as they spot them, so you would invariably have a list of jobs that need your attention when you come in, and once completed move onto the jobs above. • Additionally it is understood that you would understand the need for flexibility, and take on any duty that may be properly deemed to be part of the role. It is important that all members of staff are prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain efficient running of the Humane Society. The Humane Society reserve the right to redistribute duties and functions amongst members of staff from time to time and requests for such changes shall not be reasonably refused Frequency Task Monday and Tuesday Daily Cleaning - Complete second floor, both stairwells, clinic/reception area (to the doors), main customer hallway, Operations hallway, both janitor closets General Housekeeping: Empty waste receptacles Sanitize and replace liners in waste receptacles Wipe down wall near waste receptacles Wipe down trash containers Clean and sanitize sink in kitchen Dust visible areas of furniture, desks, chairs, and tables Dust visible areas of filing cabinets, bookcases and shelves Dust horizontal surfaces to hand height Spot clean visible areas of desktops Spot clean reception lobby glass including front door. Kitchen: Damp clean and sanitize tabletops, seats and back of chairs Empty was receptacles Wipe down wall near waste receptacles Sanitize and replace liners in receptacles Dust horizontal surfaces Wipe down microwave inside and out Clean and sanitize countertops and sink Remove dust and cobwebs from ceiling area Clean and sanitize telephone handset Damp clean pedestals and legs of tables and chairs Stairwells Dust handrails Broom sweep Damp mop Police for debris and garbage Restrooms Clean and sanitize all fixtures Clean glass and mirrors Spot clean walls, dispensers and partitions Empty waste receptacles Sanitize and replace liners in waste receptacles Wipe down trash containers Refill all dispensers to normal limits Dust horizontal surfaces Damp mop Carpet Vacuum traffic lanes and walk of mats Wall to wall detail vacuum Wednesday through Friday Daily • Clean litter from grounds and sweep empty all trash receptacles Replace trash bags. • Check for blown light bulbs, and replace • Hose sidewalk around facility and clean rock area and parking lot. • Any duties that may arise that may include light carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and/or physical labor. Weekly • Clean perimeter / front wall of litter and weeds. Monthly: • Clean pictures on walls. • Oil all door locks and hinges. • Change Hepa filters. • Clean all ceiling vents in offices and training rooms and clean exposed duct work in kennel areas. As required: • Paint rooms and corridors • Drilling and fitting shelves, soap dispensers, etc to walls • Removing heavy items from the building to bins/skips for disposal • Clean light fittings that are enclosed Please respond to Donna Bucek Director of Operations W PA Humane Society 1101 Western Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15233 No phone calls please.