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Methuen Adoption Center - Animal Welfare Specialist

MSPCA-Angell

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Methuen, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The specialist provides hands-on care, feeding, and medical administration for various animal species. They also facilitate adoptions through matchmaking and handle animal surrenders with empathy.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience in a customer service or client care role, with previous work or volunteer experience with animals being a plus. You should demonstrate excellent judgment and interpersonal skills, with a strong desire to support the human-animal bond. Proficiency in Spanish is strongly encouraged.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Spanish

Job Description

This is a full time 40 hour a week position, with required weekend days.  Applicants proficient in Spanish are encouraged to apply!

    THE POSITION:

    We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for an Animal Welfare Specialist. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA' smission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Some job responsibilities include:

    • Working hands-on with several species of animals, including companion, equine and farm animals, feeding, cleaning and disinfecting animal living spaces, providing enrichment activities, exercising, medication administration, etc.
    • Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal.
    • Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment.

    ABOUT NEVINS FARM:

    The MSPCA at Nevins Farm, in Methuen, Massachusetts, is a unique 55-acre animal care complex that provides shelter and adoption services for both farm and companion animals as well as a low cost community clinic and community outreach. In 2024, the MSPCA at Nevins Farm took in a total of 3,035 animals and had a live release rate of 92%. Take a virtual tour!

        APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

        We are looking for applicants with at least one year of experience in a customer service/client care position. Previous work or volunteer experience with animals is a plus! Applicants should also demonstrate excellent judgment and interpersonal skills and be eager to work to support the human-animal bond.

        Applicants with a proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

        Please detail any animal care and customer service experience in your cover letter.

        WHO WE ARE:

        The MSPCA is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world. We work together as a community to deliver on our mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals. Sharing in this vision provides meaning to our employees and adds an important dimension to our work.

        The MSPCA-Angell believes that the lives of all creatures–human and non-human–are inextricably intertwined; that our actions impact all; and that our fate is linked to theirs as interdependent inhabitants of the same planet. We believe that our shared commitment to our organizational values of Compassion, Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Positivity, and Excellence contribute to a compassionate and just society in which all people and animals are treated with care and respect.

        OUR BENEFITS:

        Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.

        MSPCA-Angell

        Care and compassion are the cornerstones of our mission. Each year, more than 50,000 animals receive outstanding routine and specialty care at Angell Animal Medical Center. Appointment hours and specialty phone numbers for our Boston and Waltham locations are available at: www.angell.org/hours. Weekend & evening appointments are available, and there is free parking on-site. Angell has been providing world-class veterinary services since 1915. We have over 65 full time veterinarians and an experienced support staff who work as a team to ensure the best care for your pet’s general wellness, emergency, and specialty needs. With 33 board-certified specialists and advanced diagnostic equipment, Angell is committed to providing the highest standard of medical care for your dog, cat, bird or exotic pet. Whether in Boston or Waltham, our specialists regularly collaborate and plan treatments tailored to your pet. Our specialty care is competitively priced, and if needed, a shuttle can transport animals to Boston and back from Waltham for further specialized care. We offer a broad range of expertise, and deliver this care with the one-on-one compassion that our clients and patients deserve. State-of-the-Art Technology: * Cardiac Surgery * Critical Care Unit ( board-certified specialists in Waltham and Boston) * Laparoscopic gastropexy surgery * High-speed, multi-slice CT Scans (3-D imagery and 30-second scans) * I-131 Treatment * Linear Accelerator & board-certified radiation oncologist * MRI Unit (V-shaped trough to accommodate large-breed animals) * Neurosurgery * Outpatient Ultrasonography * Stem Cell Therapy * Tracheal/Urethral Stenting The mission of the MSPCA-Angell is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society.
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