Careers at MCSPCA | Montgomery County SPCA

The Montgomery County SPCA

If you wish to apply for a position at one of our three shelter locations, please feel free to fill out to following form. Please keep in mind which shelter location you're looking to apply to, you can specifically chose which shelter by utilizing the Location You're Applying To field. Additional information and documentation may be requested later into the process.

You may also download and print the competed Job Application Form and either fax or drop off the completed form at the appropriate location, see shelter details below.

Current Openings

POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Community Engagement Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, onboarding and retaining a volunteer and foster team sufficient to meet the ongoing needs of MCSPCA’s daily operations, critical programs and outreach activities in all locations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling MCSPCA’s mission
Actively recruit and supervise volunteers who will assist the staff and other volunteers with operations, services, programs, and events
Actively recruit and train foster care providers
Process applications in a timely manner and maintain database of volunteers and fosters, and a record of volunteer hours worked
Ensure volunteers are oriented to MCSPCA, trained, supported and appreciated
Establish descriptions of individual tasks that volunteers will perform, review with and train volunteers in collaboration with program team members as needed
Match volunteer skills/desires with organizational needs; schedule volunteers for specific tasks/duties including events, program support, adoption center shifts, clinic support, and other tasks as requested
Facilitate volunteer activities for corporate and youth groups
Communicate regularly with volunteer corps to share information and updates
Receive feedback, ideas and suggestions from volunteers and liaise with management team to enable program enhancements
Serve as the liaison between volunteers, fosters, staff, and management to ensure a positive rapport is maintained
Maintain the Volunteer and Foster Procedures Manual(s) and the online Volunteer Portal
Monitor volunteer communications tools including Facebook and Slack.
Remain knowledgeable and in compliance with MCSPCA Personnel Guidelines, applicable State and Federal laws and MCSPCA policies, procedures and programs
Support programs and activities of MCSPCA as requested

EXPERIENCE/ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

Education and/or experience in animal welfare field
Program and personnel management experience
Ability to communicate in a positive, proactive manner
Strong organizational, critical thinking and planning skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

POSITION TITLE: Veterinary Assistant

REPORTS TO: Lead Veterinary Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, assisting doctors and veterinary technicians with pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients, general cleaning, and caring for shelter residents.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling MCSPCA’s mission
Have knowledge and ability to intake and release patients, including delivering post-operative instructions in a competent and friendly manner
Know basic veterinary medical concepts
Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures
Responsible for prepping patients for surgery, observing all clinic procedures, to enforce sterility and safety of patients.
General duties in the operating room during surgery, assisting with movement of patients, recovery of patients, and general flow.
Able to monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions.
Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day.
Able to respond appropriately during an emergency, able to take directions from a veterinarian and/or veterinary technician and maintain competency in CPR procedures
Following shelter medicine SOPs and best practices, monitor and support the health and well-being of animals in the shelter as requested.
Remain knowledgeable and in compliance with MCSPCA Personnel Guidelines, applicable State and Federal laws and MCSPCA policies, procedures and programs.
Support programs and activities of MCSPCA as requested.

ANIMAL HANDLING:

Able to handle (on average) 30 dogs and cats per day
Must be able to learn characteristics of animal behavior (for example: be able to identify aggressive or fearful behavior)
Must be able to use appropriate safety equipment for fractious or feral animals (will train); the use of safety equipment is mandatory
Must possess excellent reflexes
Should be able to identify own limitations and be willing to ask for help
Must become proficient at animal restraint for various procedures

EXPERIENCE/ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

Ability to read and write legibly in English and to communicate clearly both in person and over the telephone.
Basic computer literacy, including typing, required. Experience with general office equipment and clinic software preferred.
Minimum of one year working in a veterinary clinic. High volume veterinary and/or spay neuter clinic experience is preferred.
Proven organizational skills and effective communication.

POSITION TITLE: Admissions and Foster Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Shelter Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Admissions and Foster Coordinator manages the flow of animals into and through the MCSPCA shelter system ensuring all needs and requirements are met in a timely fashion.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling the MCSPCA mission
Coordinate animal admissions for all shelter locations by screening applications, discussing options and opportunities with owners, scheduling intake
Ensure intake process is completed in a timely manner including vaccines, photographs and data entry into shelter software
Schedule and coordinate animal evaluations to determine the most appropriate pathway for animals seeking admission as needed
In collaboration with MCSPCA team members, identify animals who would benefit from foster placement and match them with available foster families
Prepare animals for foster placement including food, supplies and medications to go with them
Remain in contact with all active foster homes to ensure the health and wellbeing of pets, coordinate appointments with veterinary and/or behavior team members as needed
Actively work with fosters and team members to promote pets in foster seeking adoptive homes
Coordinate the flow of animals in and out of fosters and between MCSPCA adoption locations
Ensure shelter database is up to date with accurate animal locations at all times
Collaborate with Volunteer Manager to ensure foster recruitment, onboarding, training, appreciation and retention; ensure data is collected on foster activity
Attend staff meetings as requested
Remain knowledgeable and in compliance with MCSPCA Personnel Guidelines, applicable State and Federal laws and MCSPCA policies, procedures and programs
Support programs and activities of MCSPCA as requested

EXPERIENCE/ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

Education and/or experience in animal welfare field
Ability to communicate in a positive, proactive manner
Strong organizational, critical thinking and planning skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

POSITION TITLE: Staff Veterinarian

REPORTS TO: Chief Operations Officer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Veterinarian provides medical and surgical care for shelter pets, Trap-Neuter-Return cats, and pets of individual clients, spay/neuter clients and animal rescue groups and develops treatment protocols and SOPs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling the MCSPCA mission
Responsible for enforcing and maintaining medical and surgical protocols and ensures MCSPCA compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements
Create and implement shelter SOPs as needed to ensure compliance with Association of Shelter Veterinarians best practices
Provide emergency and non-emergency medical and surgical treatment for patients of the MCSPCA clinics and shelters
Perform dental, orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures for clinic patients and shelter residents as needed
Perform spay/neuter surgeries on shelter and public animals, including pregnant animals
Provide diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care patients
Seek the scheduling of outside veterinary resources for procedures not available at MCSPCA
Perform or supervise humane euthanasia as required
Supervise veterinary support staff and clinic volunteers to ensure consistent high-quality care
Mentor and oversee Veterinary Technicians on animal examination techniques, medical protocols, surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring and recovery
Ensure medical records are complete and accurate in a timely manner
Communicate with owners and staff team members effectively and in a timely manner
Responsible for meeting DEA requirements and maintaining current licensure
Attend staff meetings as requested
Remain knowledgeable and in compliance with MCSPCA Personnel Guidelines, applicable State and Federal laws and MCSPCA policies, procedures and programs
Support programs and activities of MCSPCA as requested

EXPERIENCE/ATTRIBUTES DESIRED

Graduate of an accredited school of veterinary medicine or equivalent
Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Pennsylvania in good standing and must complete all professional requirements to maintain licensure
Enthusiasm for general surgery and shelter medicine
Ability to conduct high-volume, high-quality surgical sterilizations in a fast-paced environment
Possess or have the ability to obtain a DEA license
Basic computer literacy required
Proven organizational skills and effective communication
Possess a positive attitude, empathy and ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrate initiative and the capacity to think creatively

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