Compassionate Staff
The staff at The Maryland SPCA strives to reflect our mission of helping pets and people. We do this through a work environment that is professional, knowledgeable, supportive, meaningful, compassionate and positive. We treat animals kindly and compassionately at all times. We serve the public in a prompt and friendly manner, and we treat every co-worker with respect and value working as a team. Most importantly, we enjoy the fact that we are doing something important that makes a difference.
Open Positions
Animal Care Technician
The main purpose of this position is to provide quality care for the animals, maintain the cleanliness of the shelter facility, and to serve the public in a professional, expedient, and courteous manner. Part-time position at 20 - 24 hours per week. MUST be able to work both Saturday AND Sunday.
Responsibilities:
•Do thorough daily cleaning, as assigned, each morning before kennel opens to the public
•Mix and use cleaning chemicals as directed to reduce disease transmission
•Complete all daily assignments
•Maintain food and water supply for animals
•Scoop and mop dog runs throughout the day, scoop cat litter boxes, maintain clean food/water bowls, clean up spilled food on floors, etc.
•Provide customer assistance and be available to answer questions from the public concerning animals in the facility
•Introduce animals to visitors if requested in get-acquainted room or outside if appropriate
•Respond to calls for animal pick-up after an animal has been surrendered
•Process surrendered animals and complete needed paperwork
•Maintain daily feeding/observation charts
•Assist other staff with their assignments
•Help train new staff
•Replenish supplies
•Provide animals with enrichment
•Observe animals and document and route health concerns to the Exam Room Technicians
•Be kind to the animals and show consideration in order to reduce stress
•Know animal behavior and be able to deal with aggressive animals
•Perform other duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to: vaccinate/medicate animals as needed, if trained and approved or perform euthanasia, if trained and certified
Minimum Qualifications:
•Ability to lift 50 pounds
•Interest in animal welfare
•Reliable and detailed oriented
•Demonstrated initiative and good judgment
Expectations:
•Regular attendance
•Being at work on time
•Following instructions
•Learning/paying attention to correct/safe animal handling
•Compassion in all areas
•Excellent customer service
•Respect for customers, volunteers, other staff
Compensation: $8.50+ to start, DOE
To apply for the above position(s):
Download an application, fill it out and drop it off. Then you can see our operation! Alternatively, mail your application to The Maryland SPCA, Human Resources Manager, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21211 or email your application to the Human Resources Manager. No phone calls please.
