Employment
Animal Care Associate
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has periodic openings for part-time Animal Care Associates, and we accept applications for future openings on our Animal Care & Adoptions team. Applicants must work well under pressure, be self-motivated, compassionate and organized. Various hours; weekend days and holidays required. Starting hourly rate: $12.50. Click here to apply via Indeed.
Animal Care Supervisor
The Animal Care Supervisor provides all animals at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with professional, conscientious, compassionate care, and ensures that their physical and behavioral needs are met. This position is responsible for the coordination, training and direct supervision of animal care and adoptions staff. This position ensures the safe and humane treatment of all shelter animals utilizing Fear-Free principles while exemplifying the GAHS’s core values. As part of the shelter management team, this position participates in a wide variety of shelter functions and is a key voice in determining shelter strategy and future programming. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Click here to apply via Indeed.
Behavior Services Coordinator
The behavior services coordinator develops and leads the implementation of innovative services and high quality behavioral care for animals sheltered at GAHS and living in our community. The coordinator leads efforts to enrich the emotional and behavioral well-being of our shelter animal population. Strong candidates will possess training and behavior certifications and be well versed on canine training and behavior modification. See the full job listing and apply via Indeed. Pay range: DOE | Benefits
Shelter Veterinarian- Full-Time, Part-Time or Relief
Come work for a dynamic and fast-paced shelter in beautiful central Maine. Serving over 4,000 animals a year, the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is seeking a full-time Shelter Veterinarian to take our medical capacity and capabilities to the next level for both the shelter and community populations. Join our shelter family and enjoy access to fantastic outdoor recreational activities in a small but thriving Maine city.
The Full and Part-Time Shelter Veterinarian position is responsible for performing the traditional duties of a veterinarian in a shelter setting which may include health assessments, testing, diagnosis, sterilization, and treatment (either medical or surgical intervention). This position provides medical and surgical care to shelter animals and owned pets through the organization’s outreach programs, including, but not limited to, community cat management, pet wellness services, vaccination clinics and spay/neuter surgery and assistance to animal rescue groups. The Shelter Veterinarian is responsible for the development, recommendation and implementation of medical and surgical protocols, as well as policies and procedures for effective disease control, pain management, and treatment. This position also oversees the medical work of the veterinary technician(s) and assistant(s).
Relief Veterinarians focus predominately on surgery and medical exams/treatment plans for animals in need. Daily surgical expectations are typically 20-25 animals per day. Shifts are flexible and scheduled in advance.
Email questions or resume, cover letter and references to Katie@gahumane.org Salary range: DOE | Benefits