Patient Care Specialist
Schedule
The working schedule for this position is four ten-hour shifts on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday off.
Who We Are
ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.
Summary
Under the direction of a Veterinarian or Licensed Veterinary Technician, the Patient Care Specialist will assist in the provision of compassionate care for convalescing animals who are injured, ill or recovering from surgery by tending to the animal’s basic needs including feeding, walking, cleaning and socializing. It is important to notice little changes in the animal’s behavior, appetite and comfort level and alert the Veterinary Team to the observed concerns. They provide direct assistance with physical examinations from retrieval of the animal to basic restraint.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Six months of previous animal handling experience required– i.e. dog walking, animal husbandry, grooming, measuring vital signs, restraining aggressive animals.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, often high stress environment, treats animals and people with respect, has attention to detail and a strong work ethic to complete tasks correctly.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work standing for 8 hours or more.