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Job Opportunities at A.D.O.P.T.
Want to be part of a dedicated team making the world (or at least the Western Suburbs) a better place? We are hiring like-minded, driven and caring individuals seeking a rewarding career in a nonprofit enterprise where the community comes together to find homes for shelter animals.
Open Positions
Looking to help out? Apply today!
Veterinarian: Full time (30+ hours)
• Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients including performing presurgical examinations and high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals, partner shelters and the general public qualifying for low-cost services
• Promote health and wellness of animals by performing physical examinations, administering vaccinations and performing appropriate testing for clients visiting our wellness clinic
• Record actions by documenting and updating forms, reports, animal records and reporting diseases to public health officials. Ensure compliance with veterinary procedures, ethics, policies, and relevant statutes
• Operate diagnostic equipment like ultrasound and radiography machines and interpret the resulting images
• Be familiar with current quarantine and testing procedures that combat the spread of diseases to humans and to other animals according to established government regulations
• Perform euthanasia services for terminally ill, behaviorally unwell and sick and/or suffering animals
Certified Veterinary Technician:
Part time/Full Time(25-30+ hours) / depending upon scheduling needs
• Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients
• Practice and perform reduced stress restraint for clinic patients
• Efficiently pre-medicate, induce and intubate any and all patients as necessary
• Ability to monitor anesthesia with a clear understanding of abnormal conditions
• Ability to respond appropriately in the event of an emergency
• Administer first aid for emergencies
• Draw blood samples and process samples using in house analyzer
• Effectively team lead displaying a positive attitude to all staff and volunteers
• Create and maintain a clean and organized environment
• Keep organized record of treatments and procedures for all clinic patients
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with clients
• Maintain a high level of customer service
• Ability to perform all job functions of a veterinary assistant and any other duties assigned by supervisor
Animal Caretaker:
• Work as a team member to care for the animals
• Walk dogs
• Handle cats
• Demonstrate fear-free care to the animals
• Clean kennels and cages
• Administer medications to the animals of the shelter
• Provide food and water to the animals
• Keep a clean, sanitary space for animals
• Be able to be on your feet for multiple hours
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Effectively lead a team of volunteers
• Create and maintain a clean and organized environment
• Record daily observations of the animals
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with clients (as needed)
• Maintain a high level of customer service
Submit Application
Please forward your current resume with a cover letter detailing your work experience, career aspirations and motivations to us.
A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter
420 Industrial Drive, Naperville IL 60563
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Adoption Hours: Mon-Tues-Fri: 12pm - 7pm / Sat: 11am - 4pm
Phone: 630-355-2299
Fax: 630-800-2194
Email: info@adoptpetshelter.org
A.D.O.P.T. Clinic
425 Industrial Drive, Naperville IL 60563
Community Clinic Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm
Phone: 630-355-2299 ext. 201