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Foster Care/Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Are you a friendly, outgoing individual with a passion for animal welfare? Join Palmetto Animal League as our Foster Care/Volunteer Engagement Coordinator! In this role, you will recruit, train, and support dedicated volunteers and foster families, ensuring they feel engaged and empowered in our mission to care for homeless pets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance our volunteer and foster programs, creating a positive environment for animal care.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop effective recruitment and training strategies.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and oversee daily administrative tasks.
• Facilitate regular communication and provide ongoing support to volunteers, recognizing their contributions.
• Champion best practices in animal care and volunteer management.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including strong public speaking skills.
• Experience in volunteer management or animal care is preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Proven project and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond promptly to requests.
• Basic knowledge of animal care, with previous experience handling cats and dogs.
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Proficiency in computer applications, particularly Google Suite; familiarity with ShelterLuv or similar shelter/veterinary software is a plus.
• Strong decision-making skills, focusing on urgency and sound judgment in emergent situations, with a knack for problem-solving.
• Open-mindedness towards change and a willingness to learn, implement, and teach new procedures.
• Physical ability to bend, stand, lift, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.

Compensation

• Starting pay ranges from $16.50 to $19.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

If you’re ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of animals and their caregivers, we want to hear from you!

Under the supervision of the Innovation and Growth supervisor, the Animal Care Technician at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center provides daily care and ensures the well-being of the animals. This role involves maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for both the animals and visitors. 

Animal Care Technicians

Animal Care Technicians are responsible for feeding, cleaning, and providing basic care for rescue dogs and cats, and assisting with adoptions. This position is hands-on and requires availability during mornings and/or evenings. 

The essential qualities for this role include attention to detail, excellent time management skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills to interact well with staff, volunteers, and the public. We are seeking team members to care for both cats and dogs.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Following all written policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, suites, cages, equipment, runs, and other areas of the facility.
• Check and maintain supply levels; make simple observations regarding sickness and/or injury.
• Ability to handle all cats or dogs regardless of breed, temperament, or behavior.
• Report any signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to the supervisor/manager.
• Provides food, water, and proper care for cats or dogs by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy.
• Monitors all animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined, for signs of illness or unusual behavior; makes notations and reports problems regarding the health and behavior of animals to the appropriate supervisor or medical staff member.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform daily animal enrichment activities.

Job Requirements:

• Prefer experience either working/volunteering for a rescue or caring for dogs and/or cats in a professional environment (boarding, vet office, rescue, groomer, etc.) Willing to train the right candidate.

• Must BE RELIABLE!!! Animals will be depending on you!
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Strong team player.

Physical Effort:

• May require lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Handle dogs weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Walking and/or standing for long periods.
• Frequently work in a bent position.
• Must be required to use strength or agility to restrain stronger, more active animals.

Working Conditions:

• Cat Care is an indoor and warehouse environment, and dog care is a combination of indoor and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises.
• Exposure to bites, scratches, and animal wastes.
• Possible exposure to contagious diseases.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Veterinarian

Palmetto Animal League is looking for a caring, dedicated Vet Tech Assistant to join our team. Vet Tech Assistants work behind-the-scenes at the PAL Adoption Center caring for over 200 homeless cats and dogs. Duties include exams, spay/neuter surgeries, and other essential work to prepare animals for adoption. Working in shelter medicine is rewarding, and we promise you’ll never be bored!

Responsibilities

• Examine animals and check their health status
• Diagnose illnesses and determine the best treatment
• Dress wounds of injured animals
• Vaccinate animals to prevent diseases
• Prescribe medication
• Advise pet owners on nutrition, preventive healthcare and general care
• Update client records

Skills

• Experience conducting various types of vaccinations and health checks on animals
• Knowledge of medical equipment (e.g. ultrasound) and anesthesia procedures
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language
• Patience and a love for animals, clients, and team members

Benefits

• PLIT is covered
• Professional dues and fees covered: PLIT, DEA and other necessary fees.
• Incredible Veterinary Discount Program!
• Job Type: Full-time, part-time contractor or joining the vet team is an option.
• Pay: $85 hour
• Schedule: 8 hour shift
• Monday through Saturday – flexible days and hours

Education

• Doctorate

Veterinary Clinic Receptionist

Palmetto Animal League is searching for an organized and empathetic veterinary receptionist to join our team. Duties include scheduling appointments, issuing invoices, and receiving payments after consultations. An outstanding veterinary receptionist will provide comfort to human and animal clients when in distress and ensure that our office remains presentable at all times.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and welcoming patients with sincerity.
• Answering telephone calls and returning e-mails.
• Scheduling appointments using our designated software.
• Informing the veterinarian or practice manager of emergencies that require urgent attention.
• Issuing invoices for treatment and prescribed medication after each consultation.
• Receiving and verifying payments after each consultation.
• Monitoring the inventory of items for sale by the practice and restocking these, as needed.
• Overseeing the sale of items stocked by the practice.
• Liaising with courier services and laboratories to ensure that samples are delivered and collected on time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous administrative experience is a plus, preferably within a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with veterinary medical billing software is advantageous.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Personable, empathic disposition.
• Capacity to work well during distressing situations.
• Ability to work shifts, on weekends, and on public holidays, as needed.

Vet Tech

We look forward to reviewing your application.