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Full time and part time positions available
This position qualifies for a sign on bonus of $800 for full time and $500 for part time
The Animal Care Technician plays an essential role within the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and
works one-on-one with animals. The Animal Care Technician performs routine animal care, facility
cleaning, customer service, updating and maintaining animal records, administering
injections/medications, sterilizing equipment and performing euthanasia when necessary. This position
is based in Arlington, Virginia.

Who we are
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) provides animal adoption and community programs to
Northern Virginia and D.C. Metropolitan areas, as well as animal rescue, control, and wildlife services
within Arlington County. For more than 75 years, AWLA has remained committed to its mission to
improve the lives of animals and the people who love them by providing resources, care, and protection.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is dedicated to creating a humane community in which animals
and people live together harmoniously. For more information, please visit www.awla.org

Reporting relationship
This position reports to the Manager of Animal Care and works directly within the Animal Care Team,
which consists of 8-11 additional Animal Care Technicians. The Animal Care Technician will also work
closely with all AWLA staff members, volunteers and the general public on a regular basis.

Schedule
Typical hours vary: a weekly rotating shift (including weekends) will fluctuate between 7am – 3:30pm
and 2pm – 10:30pm. Employees must be available for all shift schedules. Part time positions typically
require evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities for this dynamic position:
ANIMAL CARE

• Provide appropriate quantity and quality of food and water to shelter animals daily; provide

overall animal care including bathing and basic grooming

• Monitor animals and immediately report eating habits, health, behavior, or temperament issues

to behavior staff and/or manager and director as appropriate

• Participate in stress and disease reduction efforts through purposeful and compassionate

handling and placement of animals in shelter environment

• Give physical exams to incoming animals: check ears, check for fleas and ticks, and administer

medications as necessary and according to intake procedures

• Medicate and feed animals in accordance with veterinary instructions
• Administer first aid to any injured animal as appropriate

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• Update and maintain accurate animal records in the shelter computer database
• Perform euthanasia as necessary and dispose of remains

FACILITY CARE

• Follow established disease control protocols to extensively clean, disinfect, and maintain shelter

kennels, cages, and all animal and general areas daily as assigned and instructed

• Operate laundry machine and dishwasher and other equipment
• Restock cleaning, feeding and other supply areas as needed
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report need for repair or replacement
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of the entire facility and grounds, including but not limited to

picking up and removing trash, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, pulling weeds, mopping
floors, cleaning kitchens and other common areas

PEOPLE CARE

• Cultivate positive customer relations through professional, courteous, and educational

interactions while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events

• Provide prompt, courteous and excellent customer service to all internal and external customers

at all times, including but not limited to adopters, staff, volunteers, board members, city and
county officials, animal control officers, veterinarians, representatives of rescue organizations,
people looking for lost pets or relinquishing owned pets, and the general public

• Assist customers with the pet adoption process by facilitating customer/animal interactions to

ensure a safe and pleasant experience, accurately answering questions, and providing guidance

• Practice and encourage the humane treatment of animals
• Work cooperatively with all volunteers, recognizing the talent and commitment they bring to

the organization

• Work collaboratively and cooperatively within the Animal Care Team, with shelter staff and

volunteers

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to AWLA policies, procedures and code of conduct
• Ensure a safe work environment, follow safety guidelines, and model safe work practices
• Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer,

customer, shelter animal or the organization at risk

• Practice and encourage the humane treatment of animals
• Follow direction of managers, directors, veterinary staff and CEO
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary for the organization and assigned

Your qualifications:
× High school diploma or equivalent
× General knowledge of animal behavior and care
× Ability to become certified in humane euthanasia
× Ability and skill to successfully work with various types of animals and reptiles in a safe,
responsible manner
× Ability to set priorities, develop routines and manage large workloads
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× Ability to maintain calm and composed in stressful, sensitive or emergency situations
× Ability to remain flexible in an ever-changing environment and follow protocols as instructed
× Commitment to positive reinforcement handling and training methods
× Readiness to assume multiple duties and tasks
× Ability to work independently as well as with others in a wide variety of circumstances and with
a diverse group of individuals
× Ability to work comfortably with and around animals following established procedures and
protocols
× Excellent customer service, listening, and decision-making skills
× Strong communications skills and an ability to communicate in a polite and professional manner
× Capacity to work well under pressure and in a very fast paced environment
× Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings, weekends, non-standard hours and
overtime, as needed
× Computer literacy and ability to use software applications such as G-Suite, Microsoft Excel, etc.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with “hands on” nonprofits
• Experience working with PetPoint or other shelter database
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
• Experience in the field of animal welfare or animal shelter
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

You are:
· Passionate about the mission of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (read it again just to
make sure)

• Committed deeply to the goals of the organization
• Calm under pressure
• Energetic, hard-working, and just want to bring your talents to AWLA
• Organized and a detail-orientated self-starter
• Able to maintain composed in stressful, sensitive or emergency situations
• Positive, enthusiastic, and professional
• Able to be discreet with confidential information

Typical physical & mental demands (this can vary day to day)
Requires frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, walking/standing, eye-hand coordination and
manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other
equipment or machinery. Will have exposure to injured and deceased animals, disinfectant solutions,
and variable indoor and outdoor temperatures. May assist in animal restraint and deal with distressed
or dangerous animals, and could be subject to bites and scratches. Requires manual dexterity to keep a
strong animal on leash or operating a door while holding a strong animal on leash simultaneously. May
be required to lift heavy items or animals (upwards of 50 lbs) and be otherwise physically active.
Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with the public, volunteers, staff, and
animals. Also requires flexibility and adaptability to work with frequent interruptions.
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Must be comfortable around dogs, cats, small companion animals, reptiles, amphibians and wildlife.
Will be required to receive rabies prophylaxis and tetanus vaccinations.

Generous compensation
This is a full time, or part time non-exempt position. Amazing benefits include: medical, dental, and
vision coverage, annual paid holidays, floating holidays (for part time employees these benefits are
available for purchase at a 50% discount rate), 7% employer retirement contribution after 2 years of
employment and much more. This position qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The compensation for this position begins at $17.26 - $22.59 per hour and the League pays a salary
bonus for language ability in: Arabic, Mandarin, Sign Language, Spanish or Vietnamese. This position
also qualifies for a sign on bonus: eligible hires can earn half of the bonus after 90 days of employment
and the final half after 6 months of employment.

Apply today: Submit your application materials to Claudia West and apply directly through our website:
https://www.awla.org/about/careers/

If you are not able to access our website, please submit application materials to Claudia West at
jobs@awla.org with Animal Care Technician in the subject line. Be sure to also indicate if you are
interested in part-time or full-time employment.

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position
• Current up to date resume

AWLA welcomes applications from people of color, indigenous people, LGBTQ individuals, and other
communities that have been marginalized and disproportionately impacted by violence and abuse.
AWLA maintains a diverse and dynamic workforce and is committed to providing equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and promotions without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age,
national origin, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Applications will be
considered on a rolling basis. Position will remain posted until filled. No phone inquiries, please.
Animal Care Technician (Full time & Part time)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.26 - $22.59 per hour

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