ACS Is Currently Looking To Fill The Following Position(s)

Veterinary Technician

Come further your career while enjoying a scenic commute in the rural hillsides of the Endless Mountains and assisting one of the oldest and largest no-kill animal shelters in the nation!

Animal Care Sanctuary is currently seeking a licensed veterinary technician to work full-time in East Smithfield or part-time in Wellsboro. This position includes working in our Community Clinic that provides public spay/neuter/wellness services, as well as providing medical and surgical care to our shelter animals. Applicant must possess good communication skills and be a team player.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians during spay/neuter surgeries including surgery prep, anesthesia and
  post-op monitoring
• Collect samples and perform laboratory tests including 4DX, FeLV/FIV, cytology
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and treatments as directed by veterinarians
• Keep medical record documentation using HippoManager and Shelterluv software
• Communicate with clients, shelter staff, and adopters regarding routine health care information
• Perform typical cleaning duties including cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing surgical instruments

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in the State of Pennsylvania
• Experience working in a vet clinic or shelter environment preferred but not necessary

Inquiries can be directed to Chief Executive Operator Joan Smith-Reese at jsmithreese@animalcaresanctuary.org
Founded in 1967, Animal Care Sanctuary is one of the oldest and largest no-kill sanctuaries for companion animals in the nation.

Our lifesaving mission envisions a community that promotes turning compassion into action for dogs and cats by adopting healthy animals into loving homes, promoting the human-animal bond through outreach, education and advocacy, spaying and neutering to end the suffering of over-population and to improve public health, and the humane and compassionate treatment of all animals. The three main pillars that guide our work are Rescue/Adoption, Community Collaboration and Education.

Located in East Smithfield and Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, we have over 200 acres and, on any given day, some 200+ dogs and cats are in residence. In 2019 alone we adopted 980 animals and our vet team performed 2,889 spay/neuter surgeries and conducted 2,671 wellness visits for our community pets.

Associate Veterinarian

Come advance career while enjoying a scenic commute in the rural hillsides of the Endless Mountains and assisting one of the oldest and largest no-kill animal shelters in the nation! Animal Care Sanctuary is currently seeking a director of veterinary services to work full-time in East Smithfield. This position includes working in our Community Clinic that provides public spay/neuter/wellness services, as well as providing medical and surgical care to our shelter animals.

Job Description:

Animal Care Sanctuary is seeking a full-time veterinarian that is responsible for providing medical and surgical care of our shelter and community pet companions. This position involves duties at both our East Smithfield and Wellsboro locations. Applicant must possess good communication skills and
be a team player.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform spays, neuters, and wellness exams of public and shelter pets
• Perform intake exams and prescribe treatments on shelter animals
• Communicate with clients, adopters, and staff regarding health concerns
• Medical record documentation using HippoManager and Shelterluv software

Education and Experience Requirements:

• PA veterinary license in good standing
• Experience with shelter medicine preferred, but not required
• Excellent salary and benefits, cost of living costs low. Temporary housing available.

Applications, resumes and inquiries can be sent to CEO Joan Smith-Reese at jsmithreese@animalcaresanctuary.org.

Founded in 1967, Animal Care Sanctuary is one of the oldest and largest no-kill sanctuaries for companion animals in the nation.

Our lifesaving mission envisions a community that promotes turning compassion into action for dogs and cats by adopting healthy animals into loving homes, promoting the human-animal bond through outreach, education and advocacy, spaying and neutering to end the suffering of over-population and to improve public health, and the humane and compassionate treatment of all animals. The three main pillars that guide our work are Rescue/Adoption, Community Collaboration and Education.

Located in East Smithfield and Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, we have over 200 acres and, on any given day, some 200+ dogs and cats are in residence. In 2019 alone we adopted 980 animals and our vet team performed 2,889 spay/neuter surgeries and conducted 2,671 wellness visits for our community pets.