Updated May 2008:

 Feline Associate (2 positions available):

Open position in Oakland: Part-time

Open position in Dublin: Full time

The East Bay SPCA is looking for one dedicated, customer service focused, cat-loving person to work with the cats and kittens at our beautiful Tri-Valley SPCA Adoption facility in Dublin. We are also looking for a part-time Feline Associate at our Oakland facility.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

- Helping clients adopt cats
- Talking to clients in person and on the phone
- Socialize and become fully knowledgeable about the cats in the shelter to ensure adoptability and to make good matches
- Work with and train volunteers
- Feeding, cleaning cages and habitats, and caring for the cats in our facility
- Restocking supplies, maintaining a clean work environment
- Medicating, vaccinating and drawing blood from cats for testing
- Cleaning floors, doing dishes and laundry
- Providing coverage at our adoption desk
- Ability to work with dogs too (cleaning, walking, etc)

Prior experience in an animal shelter or adoption center is not required, but a love of cats and people is a must!

The full time position is Wednesday-Sunday and includes evenings, mornings and holidays. The salary is $10 per hour with full benefits after an introductory period.

The part-time position is Saturday, Sunday and Monday 8-5pm. No benefits.

A pre-employment drug screen is required. Candidates bilingual in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter (in the body of the email and not as attachments) to career@eastbayspca.org attn: Feline Associate. Indicate which position you are interested in.
The East Bay SPCA is an equal opportunity employer.

Position: Animal Camp Counselor (Tri-Valley / VOLUNTEER)

Volunteer, Part time, temporary, non-exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8:30 am-12:30pm
July 7, 2008 – August 22, 2008
*Must be available for training the week of June 23
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Animal Camp Counselors in Training will report to the Humane Education Manager.

ROLE: Camp counselors in training will be individuals who are cooperative, friendly, and patient. They are students entering grades 6-8 in the fall who like to go above and beyond with any task they are given and who know how to have fun and get the job done. Counselors in training are expected to follow directions, follow through on tasks independently and take initiative on their own to get things done during program.

Job description/essential duties
Counselors will be required to:

• Respond to children with respect and consideration and treat all children equally regardless of gender, race, religion, culture, etc.
• Report and discuss all problems and concerns with the program manager.
• Follow all of East Bay SPCA rules and regulations when working with staff and shelter animals.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior.
• Be positive role models.
• Be Safe.

Counselor tasks include:

• Assist in teaching proper animal safety protocols
• Help with humane education activities
• Preparing crafts
• Classroom set up and clean up
• Monitoring campers
• Leading games
• Organizing materials
• Greeting campers and parents each day
• Assisting with guest speakers and animals
• Aid campers with daily lessons

Desired Qualifications:

• Genuine commitment to animal welfare: commitment to educating the children in the community.
• Ability to work independently and manage time well.
• Motivated & positive attitude
• Self starter
• Willingness to speak in front of a group

Prior experience as camp counselor is not needed, but a love of pets and people is required!
Applicants should be entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2008.
This position is unpaid, however students will receive community service hours for working at Animal Camp.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should pick up an employment application at the East Bay SPCA front desk, located at 4651 Gleason Drive Dublin, CA 98568.
Open Wednesday-Thursday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday-Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
The East Bay SPCA is an equal opportunity employer.

Medical Support Coordinator - Oakland Shelter

The East Bay SPCA is looking for one reliable, dedicated, passionate person to be our Medical Support Coordinator at the Oakland facility. This position is the main liaison between the veterinary staff and shelter animals. The ideal candidate must work well with veterinarians, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and outstanding time management skills. The ability to work with and around sick and injured cats and dogs is a must. A deep compassion for pets is required.

Job Description

• Clean Cat Cages, Dog Kennels and maintain a clean environment for the animals in our care
• Administer vaccinates to cats and dogs and run blood tests.
• Groom and bathe animals as needed or as assigned.
• Examine all incoming animals for potential health concerns. Refer to the Vet as necessary, medicate animals and monitor health
• Transport animals to and from the Spay/Neuter Surgery Center.
• Complete weekly inventory of needed supplies
• Communicate with clients in person and/or on the phone.
• Responsible for monitoring and medicating animals daily and completing summaries in the computer
• Create and maintain medical files on all animals w/medical conditions and/or on medications and complete appropriate sign-offs.
• Hold meetings with management and other staff as needed; meet with veterinarian daily to review medical cases
• Maintain accurate filing systems
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Shelter Manager