We love our APL family--caring for the homeless cats and dogs of Ashtabula County is a dedicated passion for our staff. Current opportunities are posted below, should you be interested in applying please fill our job application or send your resume and cover letter to our Executive Director at mglauser@acapl.org.
Full job descriptions are available by clicking on the active link with each job title.
Full job descriptions are available by clicking on the active link with each job title.
Full-time Animal Care Specialists
34-38 hours weekly
Love animals? So do we! We are currently seeking candidates for both a behavioral animal care position and a vet tech animal care specialist. We would love to welcome passionate, reliable and collaborative individuals to our growing animal care team!
34-38 hours weekly
Love animals? So do we! We are currently seeking candidates for both a behavioral animal care position and a vet tech animal care specialist. We would love to welcome passionate, reliable and collaborative individuals to our growing animal care team!
Part-time Adoption Counselor
20-24 hours weekly
Are you a born problem solver and people-person who loves animals and a fast-paced environment? Join our front of house team as a part-time adoption counselor where every day is different and you have the opportunity to learn all aspects of shelter administration, from marketing to events, design to data entry, customer relations to animal behavior!
20-24 hours weekly
Are you a born problem solver and people-person who loves animals and a fast-paced environment? Join our front of house team as a part-time adoption counselor where every day is different and you have the opportunity to learn all aspects of shelter administration, from marketing to events, design to data entry, customer relations to animal behavior!
Staff Veterinarian
Required Qualifications: DVM 1+ years of experience
Hours/status: Full-time; flexible hours; competitive salary/hourly compensation negotiable
Full Job Description
Ashtabula County APL is a non-profit, open admission, animal shelter and adoption center located in Ashtabula, OH. We are currently seeking a confident spay/neuter surgeon and shelter veterinarian to join our fun, fast-paced, but laid-back team for flexible, part-time hours. Our shelter structure is very flexible and we will entertain a schedule of your choosing. We are supportive of integrated, holistic care and staff are Fear Free certified.
Scheduling
We can schedule our operations around our DVM availability, so you have the freedom and flexibility to work when it is convenient for you, within shelter. We believe in a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications: DVM 1+ years of experience
Hours/status: Full-time; flexible hours; competitive salary/hourly compensation negotiable
Full Job Description
Ashtabula County APL is a non-profit, open admission, animal shelter and adoption center located in Ashtabula, OH. We are currently seeking a confident spay/neuter surgeon and shelter veterinarian to join our fun, fast-paced, but laid-back team for flexible, part-time hours. Our shelter structure is very flexible and we will entertain a schedule of your choosing. We are supportive of integrated, holistic care and staff are Fear Free certified.
Scheduling
We can schedule our operations around our DVM availability, so you have the freedom and flexibility to work when it is convenient for you, within shelter. We believe in a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Examine animals and check status
- Review medical charts
- High volume spay and neuter cats and dogs
- Surgical intervention for minor injuries and ailments
- Referral to veterinary specialists in the area and relationship building with veterinary network and local shelters
- Prescribe medication
- Advise staff and potential pet owners on nutrition, preventive healthcare and general care
- Update animal records
- Help grow community outreach, education and potential vaccine/prevention programs
- Help support and develop our burgeoning Humane Investigation program
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language
- Patience and a love for animals
- Valid DVM license
- Flexible hours
- DVM: 1 year (Preferred)