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.
We are always accepting applications for Adoption Counselors and Animal Care Technicians for both full- and part-time positions. The starting wage for Adoption Counselors and Animal Care Technicians is $8.50 per hour. Even if there is no position available, we hold applications open for up to six months. Administrative positions are also occasionally available and listed below when open.
- Exam Room Veterinary Technician
- Adoption Counselor
- Animal Care Technician
- How to Apply for the Above Positions
Exam Room Veterinary Technician
Position Summary: Exam Room Technicians are primarily responsible for deciding on animal disposition and processing surrendered animals into the adoption program, as well as overseeing the animals’ health while in they reside at the shelter. This is a full time position requiring one weekend shift. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year Veterinary Technician experience. Hourly rate is $11.00 per hour +, DOE. Includes excellent benefits.
Responsibilities
• Make animal disposition decisions depending on health, space, etc., alone or in consultation with Medical Supervisor or other Exam Room Technicians
• Perform owner-requested euthanasia and provide needed customer service
• Knowledgeable in handling aggressive and feral animals (squeeze cage and catch pole)
• Assist and perform initial physicals and follow-up physicals on animals
• Properly dose and administer medications and vaccinations
• Weight checks
• Review feeding charts and disease symptom logs
• Perform Euthanasia. Must become trained as a CET
• Run tests to check for parasites, do skin scrapings, fecal floats, pH urine, FeLV tests, parvo tests, UV checks for ringworm, etc.
• Flea checks and tick removal
• Suture removal
• Nail clippings and ear cleanings and shaving and mat removal
• Administering subcutaneous fluids
• Blood sampling
• May perform Temperament Testing on dogs
• May assist in surgery when needed if trained
• Assist with Foster Family processing by monitoring animals coming and going from the Exam Room
• Assist in medical supply inventory
• Accurately account for controlled substances
• Input data (shots, disposition, licensing, medical, etc.) in computer system and update animal records as necessary
• Assist veterinarian as needed (e.g., restraining animals)
• Check medical alert forms, board, and illness log daily
• Report concerns to Medical Supervisor or the Veterinarian on duty
• Perform Kennel Technician duties when needed
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
• Previous experience working with animals in a comparable setting
• Knowledgeable in animal health, veterinary science, and records
• Basic computer knowledge
• Able to work independently
• Able to prioritize and work well under pressure
• Thorough and detail oriented
• Sustained good performance
Adoption Counselor
This position is the first exposure most customers have of The Maryland SPCA. Adoption Counselors accept surrendered animals; answer questions by phone, e-mail, and in person; and provide counseling, advice, and assistance to adopters and prospective adopters among many other possible duties and responsibilities. Proven customer service skills, a high attention to detail, some computer experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are all necessary to succeed in this position. Starting wage: $8.50/hour.
Animal Care Technician
This position involves the most animal exposure in the organization, and the basis of it is cleaning. Kennel Technicians ensure clean, disinfected housing for the animals; provide enrichment, socialization, and basic training; and administer excellent customer service to prospective adopters, among many other possible duties and responsibilities. The ability to perform grungy, dirty, and sometimes routine work; excellent observation and follow-through capacities; and customer service skills are all necessary to succeed in this position. Kennel Technicians start out part-time, and move to full-time depending on position availability, performance, and individual desire. Starting wage: $8.50/hour.
To apply for the above positions:
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.
