Employment

Web and Media Specialist (Full-Time)

The Humane Society of Indianapolis is seeking a skilled and energetic web and media specialist. Qualifications include: proven experience with HTML, CSS; SEO experience helpful; proven experience in managing all social media outlets; ability to monitor and update web site; coordination of monthly e-newsletter and semi-annual print newsletter; experience with Adobe Photo Shop for internal signage; proven writing skills for press releases, promotions, special events, and donor relations; ability to coordinate media and outside vendors for print, radio, and TV ads. Must be flexible, able to manage multiple tasks on deadline and often on short notice, and have a passion for the mission of IndyHumane.

Send letter and resume to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).   No phone calls please.

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Veterinary Technician Assistant

IndyHumane has a position open for a Veterinary Technician Assistant. This position will work primarily with incoming animals. Positions interacts with adoption counselors, animal care techs/kennel cleaners, behavior staff and the public surrendering animals. It is fast-paced and can be chaotic when multiple urgent things occur simultaneously. We are seeking a candidate that can go with the flow and be flexible.

IndyHumane does not put animals down for space of time. We have a full surgical suite, an x-ray room, isolation rooms, free-roaming cat adoptions and destress rooms (one with an outdoor patio). We have wooded dog walking trails, yards for volunteers, a grooming room, a canine enrichment suite, a public dog park and a public vaccine clinic.

Major Responsibilities of the position would include:

• Ensuring that animals arriving at the shelter receive a thorough initial exam and that vaccination protocols are followed consistently.
• Daily, thorough cleaning of screening/intake room and occasional assistance with cleaning of cages in other areas.
• Monitoring the health of the animals upon arrival and alerting the veterinarian of any urgent care needs.
• Assisting with medicating animals in the shelter as directed.
• Assisting with euthanasia as needed.
• Creating and maintaining detailed computer records for each animal that is handled.
• Prepping animals for surgery days.
• Reviewing charts to see what animals need daily related to their care and movement through the adoption system.
• Treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance.
• Stocking supplies and sorting donations.
• Performing fecals, doing UAs, drawing blood, restraining animals.

Specific Job Skills:

• Must have 2+ years of prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter.
• Experience in caring for and handling animals in a safe, effective and humane manner, cats as well as large and possibly untrained dogs.
• Knowledge of contemporary clinic or shelter maintenance techniques and accepted sanitary practices.
• Familiarity with symptoms of diseases common to dogs and cats.
• Comfortable with web-based programs, knowledge of Petpoint a plus.
• Knowledge of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic veterinary treatment of domestic animals.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behavior.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and time management skills essential.
• Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the work place.
• Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.
• Maturity, good judgment and a professional personal appearance.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work in the busy, demanding environment of a shelter.
• Ability to read, write and understand English required.
• Ability to identify problems or patient conditions (medical and behavioral) that need to be brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor or the veterinary technician.
• Treat people and animals with respect; contribute to effective teamwork; and, foster public relations beneficial to the shelter and its programs.
• Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior or experience volunteering or working with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement or other animal welfare agency are a plus.
• Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.

Position is full-time and includes benefits. A background check and drug test will be required of selected candidate. If interested, apply in person at HSI, 7929 Michigan Rd., Indy 46268. Use front adoption lobby door. Or email resume to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Please include salary history and requirements. Details on our shelter available at http://www.indyhumane.org.

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IndyHumane has no other employment opportunities at this time. Please check out the many volunteer opportunities with IndyHumane.