Seasonal Animal Care Coordinator (part time), Kitten Nursery

Summary:

Overview

Are you a friendly, detailed-oriented people person who thrives on creating efficiency? Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to cats and kittens in need? If so, you should consider the role of Animal Care Coordinator to join a committed Kitten Nursery team working to support kittens and nursing queens in New York City.

Who We Are

The Kitten Nursery cares for hundreds of underage kittens and their mothers each year, in a dedicated nursery environment and in foster. Once these kittens are healthy and happy 8-week-olds, the Kitten Nursery helps them get ready for adoption through the ASPCA Adoption Center. 

What You’ll Do

• Animal Care Coordinator reports directly to the Manager, Medical Operations and has no direct reports.

• The Animal Care Coordinator supports the care and movement of kittens through the Nursery on their way to and from foster homes through both direct care and administrative work. Their work includes handling kittens for medical appointments, updating and maintaining medical records, and preparing discharges and medications for kittens going to foster. Along with other direct care roles, they work under the guidance of veterinarians and licensed veterinarian technicians to assist in the delivery of individual animal and population level medical care following low-stress handling principles and shelter medicine practices.

Where and When You’ll Work

• This position is an on-site role and reports to the 92nd street ASPCA location.
• This is a seasonal part time role (32 hours, late March-late November)

What You’ll Get

Compensation

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future. 

The target hiring range for this role is $24.45-$25.90 hourly.

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year (for employees who complete at least 1,000 hours of service in first year or any calendar year).
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing, including online programs, 6 free counseling sessions and discounted legal/financial consulting.
• Health Care Navigation and Caregiver Support Benefits : Free, confidential and personalized concierge-style support to help you care for anyone you consider family. Confidential, expert help is also available for you and your family in navigating the healthcare system from claims resolution to finding doctors.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Support 50%

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry to animals’ medical records, including transfer of information from Animal Care Centers of NY and from other ASPCA departments, and diagnostic test results from outside laboratories

• Prepare animal records in anticipation of services for Community Medicine and AAH appointments, to coincide with foster returns and timely, efficient movement throughout an animal’s stay

• Create Foster Medical Discharges and medical disclosures under the direction of veterinarians or licensed veterinary technicians

• Collect histories from good Samaritans relinquishing kittens to the Nursery

• Review health monitoring data submitted by foster volunteers to ensure records are complete

• Competently and compassionately explain information veterinarians have documented about an animal’s condition to other Kitten Nursery staff members, volunteers, and foster caregivers with easily understood language

• Cultivate positive and productive relationships with staff, foster families and members of the public to support positive animal outcomes

• Participate in daily Nursery Rounds to support the efficient movement of animals into and through foster homes.

• Be an active learner - attend staff meetings and training sessions, seek-out opportunities to develop as a professional

• Represent the ASPCA in a professional, and courteous manner at all times

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Veterinary Support 30%

• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our volunteers by using low-stress handling techniques.

• Handle and restrain animals for medical procedures utilizing the least-restraint and lowest-stress techniques possible

• Administer oral and topical medications as directed by veterinary staff during examinations

• Prepare medications for foster volunteers to administer to kittens in foster care

• Transport animals (using low-stress techniques) and their medical records within ASPCA departments for necessary care, including but not limited to transfers to the ASPCA Animal Hospital and/or Community Medicine

Animal Care and Welfare 20%

• Provide attentive care for all kittens, as well as nursing mother cats with kittens, including routine bottle feeding, assisted feeding, and stimulating elimination

• Clean and sanitize cages, enclosures, and all equipment in accordance with Nursery Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure the comfort and cleanliness of shelter animals; always provide appropriate bedding, and appropriate daily enrichment

• Continually monitor the nursery population for general well-being, signs of illness, and behavior concerns; communicate findings to appropriate team members as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures

• Work in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and requirements

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic animal care and low stress handling

• Able to understand and communicate using appropriate veterinary medical terminology

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Able to quickly adjust focus and shift priorities based on Kitten Nursery and patient needs

• Able to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions; demonstrate flexibility with work assignments and tasks

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Able to maintain an open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with PetPoint and Impromed or other shelter and veterinary software systems a plus

• Must be able to bend, stand, lift 30 pounds frequently and engage in repetitive motions throughout a shift

• Must be comfortable working in close proximity to cats and cat litter

• Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies

Language

• English

• Spanish (preferred)

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma required

• 1-2 years’ experience in an animal shelter or veterinary practice setting

• Fear Free certified or within 60 days of employment

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Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

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