This is a full-time position at our Atascadero location Monday – Thursday from 8-5 with flexible scheduling on Friday and Saturday.
The salary range for this position is $18.00 to $21.00 per hour with the starting range expected to be $18.00 - $19.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Veterinary Surgery Assistant is responsible for the daily wellbeing of the animals in our care and assisting doctors and veterinary technicians with pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients coming through the spay and neuter clinic.
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Woods Humane Society is a nonprofit organization supported by donations, grants, bequests, fundraising events and fees for services. Our mission is to serve, protect and shelter homeless companion animals; to place animals into humane environments; to promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education, and reduce animal overpopulation; and to celebrate the human-animal bond.
Adoption Program Specialist – Full-time
The Adoption Specialist is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the shelter and a safe and disease-free environment for all animals, providing exceptional customer service to all potential adopters. Adoption Specialists assess and communicate animal behavior as well as provide basic medical care when needed.
Depending on staffing needs, may work 30-40 hours per week. Schedules vary depending on the availability of hours and organizational needs - weekend and holiday availability is required.
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Background checks required for all positions.
Woods Humane Society does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (over 40), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, religion, (including, but not limited to, religious dress and grooming practices), family status, ancestry, citizenship, military and veteran status, filing of a workers’ compensation claim, or any other legally protected status. It is our intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious accommodation within 90 days of hire.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position approximately 25 hours per week including Saturdays.
The salary range is $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.
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Working within the guidelines set forth by the California Veterinary Medical Board, the Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is responsible for providing daily care to the shelter population and assisting veterinarians in the spay/neuter clinic.
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This is a Non-exempt position with a salary range of $65 to $75 per hour.
The primary responsibility of the DVM holding this position is to provide surgical services for the patrons of our high-quality high-volume (HQHV) spay and neuter clinic. The DVM is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and appropriate medical and surgical treatment of patients in our clinic. Some support for the health management of our shelter population may also be required.
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Ability to lift and carry fifty pounds for 100 feet; withstand long periods on your feet; bend, reach, stoop, lift and other moderately strenuous activities; control dogs on a leash; appropriately and humanely restrain cats and dogs; work with a variety of animals and cleaning agents
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Humane Education Coordinator
This is a part-time, non-exempt position approximately 25-29 hours per week, including weekend availability.
The salary range is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.
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Under the supervision of the Community Engagement Manager, the Humane Education Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing WHS Humane Education programs, which encompass youth programs as well as community outreach and engagement efforts, both on and off-site. This position involves travel throughout the SLO County area.
Woods’ Humane Education programs aim to: build public awareness of the organization’s mission, brand, and services by increasing visibility and engaging with the community; provide educational resources and pet care support to help pets remain in safe, loving homes; foster empathy for animals and celebrate the human-animal bond; and encourage community support, adoptions, and participation in Woods services and programs.
The Humane Education Coordinator plans and executes on-site programs in SLO and North County (such as youth camps, youth and adult volunteer programs, youth birthday parties, public seminars and workshops, and public tours), as well as off-site programs throughout the county (such as presentations to schools and other community organizations, and participation in key community events). Additionally, the Humane Education Coordinator assists the Community Engagement Manager with third-party fundraising programs and events, community partnerships, in-kind donations, and volunteer groups and events.
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