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. You may also email your job application directly to or inquire about open positions at careers@mcspca-pa.org.

Current Openings

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

POSITION TITLE: Animal Care Technician (Perkiomenville)

Shift Type: Tues-Sat, 8am-5pm
All interested applicants should apply below or contact cmullins@mcspca-pa.org.

REPORTS TO: Shelter Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Animal Care Technician provides for the daily care, safety and enrichment of animals housed at MCSPCA facilities, ensures all cleaning standards and protocols are met, and assists guests as needed.

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
Clean and maintain all animal housing areas following SOPs
General cleaning of facility including laundry, dishes, common areas
Feed, care, bathe, and medicate animals as needed
Perform incoming health evaluations for animals admitted into care, ensure intake vaccines are given and noted in the record
Notify leadership of sickness or injury of animal or person in the facility, needed supplies, faulty equipment, and inappropriate behavior of visitors or volunteers
Provide excellent customer service at all times including assisting guests with adoptions, intakes, reclaims, lost and found reports and questions in person and via telephone
Support and supervise volunteers on site and ensure safety of pets and people at the facility
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:

Experience in a direct animal care facility/animal handling
Ability to communicate in a positive proactive manner
Strong inter-personal skills
Moderate lifting is required
Valid Drivers License required

POSITION TITLE: Animal Care Technician (Conshohocken)

REPORTS TO: Shelter Manager

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
Clean and maintain all animal housing areas following SOPs
General cleaning of facility including laundry, dishes, common areas
Feed, care, bathe, and medicate animals as needed
Perform incoming health evaluations for animals admitted into care, ensure intake vaccines are given and noted in the record
Notify leadership of sickness or injury of animal or person in the facility, needed supplies, faulty equipment, and inappropriate behavior of visitors or volunteers
Provide excellent customer service at all times including assisting guests with adoptions, intakes, reclaims, lost and found reports and questions in person and via telephone
Support and supervise volunteers on site and ensure safety of pets and people at the facility
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:

Experience in a direct animal care facility/animal handling
Ability to communicate in a positive proactive manner
Strong inter-personal skills
Moderate lifting is required
Valid Drivers License required

POSITION TITLE: Animal Care Technician - 2nd Shift (Conshohocken)

REPORTS TO: Shelter Manager

Shift Type: Tues-Sat, 11am-8pm

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
Clean and maintain all animal housing areas following SOPs
General cleaning of facility including laundry, dishes, common areas
Feed, care, bathe, and medicate animals as needed
Perform incoming health evaluations for animals admitted into care, ensure intake vaccines are given and noted in the record
Notify leadership of sickness or injury of animal or person in the facility, needed supplies, faulty equipment, and inappropriate behavior of visitors or volunteers
Provide excellent customer service at all times including assisting guests with adoptions, intakes, reclaims, lost and found reports and questions in person and via telephone
Support and supervise volunteers on site and ensure safety of pets and people at the facility
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:

Experience in a direct animal care facility/animal handling
Ability to communicate in a positive proactive manner
Strong inter-personal skills
Moderate lifting is required
Valid Drivers License required

Front Desk/Reception (Conshohocken)

REPORTS TO: Shelter Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Front Desk/Receptionist staff are the point of first contact for most of our customers. They are crucial to our operations. They answer many questions about the shelter, community resources, and the animals in our facility. They greet customers visiting the shelter and direct them to the necessary contacts. They sign in animals and adopt out or reunite owners with their pets in the facility.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide excellent customer service at all times, including assisting guests and coworkers with adoptions, intakes, reclaims, lost and found reports and questions in person and via telephone
Signing in lost and unwanted pets from the public and law enforcement
Adopting animals into new homes
Keeping the office area neat and orderly
Notify leadership of sickness or injury of animal or person in the facility, needed supplies, faulty equipment, and inappropriate behavior of visitors or volunteers
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:

Experience in a direct animal care facility/animal handling
Ability to communicate in a positive proactive manner
Strong inter-personal skills
Works well in a fast-paced environment

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