Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Animal Investigations Officer

$17.97 Hourly, $37,377.60 Annually

Closing Date: 02/15/19

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of experience as an animal services officer. Must provide means of being contacted by phone.   A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

As a condition of employment, incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/prerequisites to handle controlled substances and be a certified Animal Control Officer through the Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) at time of employment.  In addition they must pass the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course through FACA and become a Florida Notary Public within six (6) months of date of hire. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background investigation are required prior to employment.

Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Animal Services Supervisor

$43,659.20 Annually

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in a field of study related to animal welfare, business administration, criminal justice and two years' experience in animal welfare, or a closely   related field.  A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  As a condition of employment, incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/prerequisites to handle controlled substances.

 Incumbents applying for the Field Ops Supervisor must be certified as an Animal Control Officer through the Florida Animal Control Association (FACA), or their state's equivalent, at the time of employment.  Those  with out-of-state equivalency must  successfully pass the forty  hour minimum standards  training course (Animal Control Officer Certification)through  FACA  within six  (6)  months of  date  of hire.

 All  incumbents (both Shelter & Field Ops Supervisors) must successfully pass the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course through FACA within six (6) months of date of hire. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background investigation are also required prior to employment.

Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

SPCA Tampa Bay has cared for Pinellas County’s homeless pets for more than 75 years.  It is theonly non-profit, animal welfare agency that runs an open-admission animal shelter, pet training facility and public veterinary center in Pinellas County. The shelter in Largo cares for more than 8,000 animals annually that have been surrendered by their owners, along with injured wildlife.  The 10-acre main campus in Largo houses adoptable pets, owner surrender animals and wildlife, the clinic for shelter animals, and all administrative services.  SPCA Tampa Bay expanded its focus on pet training in 2017 by acquiring New Dawn Animal Behavior Center (“ABC”), a successful training school located in Clearwater.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for the direction and supervision of all animal-related facility programs, procedures and resources including: animal housing, adoptions, shelter veterinarians, transfers and any other innovative programs related to the overall humane care and well-being of animals. S/he manages and develops a staff of 50, with five direct reports including Intake & Investigations, Animal Welfare, Veterinary Services, Behavior and the New Dawn ABC. The role is responsible for a budget of approximately $2.2 million.

We are seeking a dynamic, energetic and experienced leader and manager with a track record of innovative and inclusive leadership. Demonstrated accomplishments in shelter operations, personnel management, and financial oversight are needed.  An unwavering commitment to, and understanding of, open admission is required.  The ideal candidate will bring strong and successful leadership as a Director or Senior Manager of a humane society/animal control agency. Personnel management skills that include an ability to work collaboratively, listen, have a positive attitude, provide feedback, build morale, delegate and make decisions are essential. Qualified individuals will have excellent communication skills including exemplary writing skills and can articulate the benefits and challenges of animal welfare to both the internal organization as well as to the public.

A B.A. degree from a four-year college or university is strongly preferred. Evidence of a passionate commitment to the proper care of all animals is strongly needed. CAWA designation is helpful.

Please click here to send a current resume and letter of introduction to Noetic Search. For more information, please see our website at www.noeticexsearch.com or SPCA Tampa Bay’s website www.spactampabay.org.

Job Purpose: Provide leadership and direction for all animal care, adoption services, intake, investigations and pet training activities.

To apply, please visit www.spcatampabay.org/careers 

Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Functions:

• Plan, budget, implement, direct, evaluate and ensure accountability for all animal welfare programs and services including: animal care, adoptions, intake, and investigations.
• Plan, budget, implement, direct, evaluate and ensure accountability for community outreach programs and services including: children’s camp programs, community and adoption events and operations volunteers.
• Plan, budget, implement, direct, evaluate and ensure accountability for pet training school programs including: group classes, private consultations, seminars and internships.
• Develop productive and collaborative interdepartmental relationships and partnerships with medical team.
• Provide strategic and operational support of open admissions operating model internally and externally.
• Consult as needed on strategic facility planning and analyze operational impact of facility improvements.
• Foster environment of exceptional customer service, including to on-site visitors and via telephone to the public; including routine review of phone script.
• Establish, monitor and update, as necessary, operational protocols of animal care, adoptions, intake and investigations.
• Recruit, select, supervise, evaluate and train or ensure training of direct reports.
• Provide direction and assist in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of other department staff.
• Oversee processes and documentation of all animals involved in cruelty and neglect investigations.
• Create, provide, evaluate and maintain monthly/annual animal matrix report for SPCA Tampa Bay and Pinellas County Partners, dashboard data and trend reports.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team.
• Provide friendly, responsive and personalized customer service.
• Keep, and ensure department staff, keep accurate and updated records in Pet Point shelter software.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Participate in required meetings and trainings, special events and fund raising functions.
• Professionally represent SPCA Tampa Bay at all times.

Nonessential Functions:

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 7+ years of shelter management experience. Associate’s degree required.

Experience:

• Five to seven years’ work experience in increasingly responsible shelter management roles, or in relevant management roles.

Licensure or Certification:

• Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Ability to provide excellent service and care for customers and animals.
• Ability to create an environment that promotes excellent customer service at all levels and by all positions.
• Knowledge and skill with regard to humane methods of care, restraint and handling of animals.
• Ability to function in a highly emotional environment.
• Ability to be flexible and work within a rapidly changing environment.
• Possess a genuine concern for animals and their welfare.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other employees, board members, community members and volunteers.
• Strong analytical, writing, and financial skills, including problem solving and critical thinking.
• Integrity and ability to build trust relationships and to communicate in an open and transparent manner.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated oral, written and spokesperson presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills including ability to achieve results through others.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Pet Point and Raiser’s Edge.
• Ability to operate computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine and smartphone.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical effort – regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Walking and prolonged standing.
• Stooping, kneeling, bending and crouching.
• Carrying, pushing and/or pulling.
• Facility operations include areas of high noise levels.
• Exposure to animal feces and potential for scratches and bites.
• Activities require the handling and transporting of SPCA pets of all sizes.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Other:

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass required background checks.

Job Purpose: Provide medical care to client pets under the direction of the St Pete Veterinary Center Veterinarians’ instructions and standard business and medical operating procedures.  Serve in one or more assigned nurse roles on designated shift as personal certifications allow.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Functions:

Treatment Nurse

• Assist Veterinarians with treatment procedures and exams.
  
• Complete initial exam work-up, and start the exam process for the veterinarian, including the gathering of pertinent medical and environmental information, based on Veterinary SOP.
  
• Perform routine procedures including, micro chipping, vaccinations, wound cleaning, injections and blood sampling.
  
• Perform and interpret routine laboratory procedures including skin scrapes, DTMs, ear cytology and microfilaria exams.
  
• Complete daily, or as otherwise scheduled:
  
• • Perform treatments of hospitalized patients, including post-operative medications, and other necessary medical tasks.
  • CVT Treatment Nurses Only – Under direct supervision and with approval of supervising veterinarian
  • • Perform cystocentesis. 

Surgery Nurse

• Coordinate daily surgical cases.
  
• Perform routine dental cleanings.
  
• Administer sedation and anesthesia medications.
  
• Intubate and maintain pets on oxygen and/or gas anesthesia.
  
• Monitor pets under anesthesia and adjust levels based on evaluation of pet.
  
• Log Controlled Drugs per DEA guidelines.
  
• Monitor recovery of anesthetized pets.
  
• Place animals in the appropriate recovery areas after surgery is completed.
  
• Ensure records are updated thoroughly and accurately, with surgery notes, treatments, and data prior to moving to next stage.
  
• CVT Treatment Nurses Only – Under direct supervision and with approval of supervising veterinarian
  
• • Induce anesthesia and intubate pets.
  • Perform simple extractions.

 

All Nurses

• Provide friendly, responsive and personalized customer service.
  
• Keep accurate and updated records and enter data as required into AVIMark software.
  
• Assist other medical team employees as needed.
  
• Be able to interact with the public and discuss medical issues with clients.
  
• Understand and communicate effectively Clinic policy and practice on service provision, medical standards and routine care.
  
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  
• Participate in required meetings and trainings.
  
• Ensure DEA compliance with Controlled Substances (i.e. buprenorphine)
  
• Professionally represent SPCA Tampa Bay and the St Pete Veterinary Center at all times.

Nonessential Functions:

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• CVT Level:  Associate’s degree.

Licensure or Certification:

• Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
  
• Euthansia Technician Certification preferred, not required.
  

Experience:

• Experience in a shelter preferred.
  
• 5 or more years experience in a veterinary hospital.
  

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Ability to provide excellent service and care for customers and animals.
  
• Ability to objectively observe animal behavior.
  
• Knowledge of animal communications.
  
• Knowledge of safe and humane animal handling techniques.
  
• Genuine concern for all animals and their welfare.
  
• Ability to show compassion for animals and their owners.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of humane methods of care, handling, and restraint of animals.
  
• Ability to recognize changes in condition or behavior as indicators of possible problems.
  
• Manual dexterity for handling animals, medical instruments and equipment and for completing intricate tasks.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively and serve as an effective liaison with other departments
  
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
  
• Working knowledge of standards and practices applicable to animal medical records.
  
• Working knowledge of AVIMark practice management software and Pet Point shelter software.
  
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and DEA standards and requirements.
  
• Ability to operate dental, anesthesia and x-ray equipment.
  
• Ability to operate computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine and smartphone.
  

 

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical effort – regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
  
• Walking and prolonged standing.
  
• Stooping, kneeling, bending and crouching.
  
• Carrying, pushing and/or pulling.
  
• Facility operations include areas of high noise levels.
  
• Exposure to animal feces and potential for scratches and bites.
  
• Activities require the handling and transporting of pets of all sizes.
  
• Ability to work flexible hours.
  

Other:

• Reliable transportation. 
  
• Ability to pass required background checks.
  

To apply, visit https://spcatampabay.org/careers/

From our start in 1982 the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter Co., Inc. has been a force for good in our county. Since we transitioned from a foster-based organization to sheltering our animals on site as of September of 2012, the volume of our work has increased significantly with rescuing animals, providing aid to qualifying Sumter County pet owners through free programs such as our Kibbles Pet Food Pantry and our Big Fix Spay/Neuter voucher program and matching our rescued animals with good “forever homes.” In the calendar year 2017 we were able to save over 1800 animals, mostly dogs and cats but also domestic rabbits, pigs, and various birds through direct adoptions and transfers to other no-kill organizations. Our non-profit organization has always consisted of the most dedicated people, both staff and volunteers.  Our Society’s mission:

• ·      Provide care for adoptable animals that are injured, abused, unwanted or abandoned.
• ·      Secure permanent homes for as many adoptable animals as possible.
• ·      Provide spay and neuter services for animals to be adopted, as appropriate, to reduce unwanted animal populations.
• ·      Encourage responsible animal ownership practices through education.
• ·      Report incidents of animal cruelty and/or neglect to government agencies chartered to take appropriate action.

With the explosive growth Sumter County is experiencing, pressing daily activities must, naturally, come first.   However, in the coming months, important projects like major fundraising, planning our future and developing a capital campaign to build a new shelter on the five acres we own must be undertaken in order for us to continue to meet the growth in Sumter County and to best serve its animals and residents. In order to do this we will be adding more qualified team members. 

The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the animal shelter in accordance with all Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County, Inc. policies and any applicable State and Federal requirements.  The Executive Director also works closely with the Board of Directors developing a business plan designed to support the HS/SPCA Mission and programs.  The Executive Director will report monthly at the Board of Directors meeting on all animal shelter operations including community outreach and educational activities.  The Executive Director will also advise the Board of staff issues related to shelter personnel.  The Executive Director will be responsible for the hiring, training, supervision and scheduling of all staff and volunteers of the animal shelter.  The Executive Director should also be familiar with grant writing procedures for Non-Profit organizations.

Preferred Position Requirements:

• 1.     Four-year college degree (B.S. /B.A.) in Business Administration, Animal Science or health-related field preferred.
• 2.     Minimum of five years’ experience in either an Animal Shelter or a non-profit environment, preferably in animal welfare.
• 3.     Thorough knowledge of a typical Animal Shelter’s operating policies and procedures and the ability to learn and adapt to the specific policies of the HS/SPCA.
• 4.     Strong organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• 5.     Experience developing and implementing programs.
• 6.     Supervisory experience (preferably five years.)
• 7.     Experience performing administrative and accounting duties.
• 8.     Familiarity with applying for funding through grants.
• 9.     Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc.
• 10.  Considerable knowledge of common illnesses associated with animals including symptoms and transmission to other animals.
• 11.  Considerable knowledge of the nutritional, enrichment and behavioral needs of animals.
• 12.  Valid Florida driver’s license (or license from another state that can be converted to a Florida license) with a satisfactory driving history.

Job Type:  Full time.

Salary:  $42,000 - $46,000 per year.

To apply for this job, go to our website hsspca.org/employment and email a resume to chairman@hsspca.org

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is seeking a Shelter Manager to join its team in West Palm Beach, Florida.  The Shelter Manager is responsible for the oversight of daily operations of the shelter including all activities associated with animal care, transport and emergency operations. This position manages a dedicated team of 22 staff and a corps of volunteers. Incorporated in 1925, Peggy Adams is a managed intake, private humane society providing programs and services to more than 45,000 animals each year. Learn more at www.peggyadams.org/about/mission-and-vision.

To apply, submit your resume, a cover letter and complete the online application at PeggyAdams.org/Career-Opportunities.

Cat Depot, the resource for rescue, adoption and education is looking for an experienced Executive Director to lead the area’s premier cat animal welfare organization. It has one of the largest feline-only rescue and adoption centers in the nation. Working with an engaged Board of Directors and staff, the Executive Director will have a minimum of (10) years of business management, senior level fundraising experience (CFRE Preferred), demonstrated leadership, and financial acumen. Having a demonstrated passion for animal welfare is needed.  

Go to www.MBJGroup.com for a full job description. Submit a cover letter and resume to Karen@MBJGroup.com by June 25, 2018