Position Announcements

Join our team and help the animals of the Washington, DC area! The following are our current openings. If you are interested in working with us, please see "To Apply" at bottom of page. Thank you for considering employment with WHS.

Executive Assistant (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
The successful candidate would support the day-to-day activities of the Chief Executive Officer. This candidate would have the following:

•A passion for, and proven experience in animal welfare
• Positive energy, and a“can-do” attitude
• Professional mindset, proven desire to take initiative, and be a team player.
• Ability to multi-task and handle fast-paced, demanding initiatives.
• Ability to independently drive and manage a task, but ask appropriate questions where needed
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new ideas.
• Knowledge of what it means to account for Customer, Animal and People needs in the execution of a project.
• Customer Service experience with ability to effectively manage expectations is a plus.
• Desire to seek creative solutions.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills with a strong eye for details.
• Ability to develop and recommend project management procedures, systems or resources that will ensure smooth project implementation.
• Professional, clear, confident communication abilities (verbal, written) to all levels of customers, as well as internal and external organizations.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred; 1 to 3 years’ related experience and/or training, preferably in a non-profit, public relations and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Competency in business administration, planning, development, public relations and training.

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of constituencies including the (volunteer) Board of Directors, the staff, a volunteer workforce, current and potential donors, representatives of other animal protection organizations, private and public agencies, public officials, the press and private citizens.

Specific duties:
• Assist with duties required for surgery preparation
• Assist with intake and discharge of public and shelter animals into the Clinic
• Assist in maintaining all equipment in surgery to insure function and safety
• Assist with animal anesthetic recovery and follow-up care
• Assist with cleaning and packing surgical instruments
• Verify animal identification information prior to surgery
• Assist in screening animals for other medical conditions prior to surgery
• Perform surgery prep, clipping, tattooing and scrubbing as needed
• Run autoclave as needed
• Assist in administering appropriate tests, medical care and medication
• Assist with vaccinations and other appropriate injections as needed
• Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory of medical supplies
• All other duties as necessary

Contacts: Reports to Spay Neuter Program Manager. Works directly with Veterinary Technician, veterinarian, clinic staff, shelter staff, volunteers and general public.

Job conditions: Professional exposure risks include, but are not limited to: consistent handling of animals during the shift that may be fractious or incoherent from anesthesia. Environment is conducive to injury from needles, scalpels and bites. Moderate noise environment, lots of lifting (over 50 lbs) and bending. Use and possible exposure to irritating and/or toxic chemicals.

Minimum qualifications: One (1) year medical, veterinary or animal care experience. High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent oral communication skills (English). Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with positive attitude and in agreement with WHS mission to end overpopulation of animals in the DC Metro area. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted regularly; lift 50+ lbs on occasion. Reliable transportation. Shelter experience a plus.

Veterinary Technician (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
Work in a collegial environment of support to the Medical Director and veterinarians in the performance of surgical preparation, anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, examination and medication of shelter and public animals. Direct clinic staff and volunteers in the duties associated with surgical preparation, clean up, recovery and medication.
Specific Duties:
• Provide daily supervision, guidance and training to clinic assistance and recovery volunteers.
• Assist and supervise with the duties for surgery preparation
• Assist with intake and discharge of public and shelter animals into the Clinic
• Maintain all equipment in surgery to insure function and safety
• Oversee animal anesthetic recovery and follow-up care
• Clean and pack surgical instruments
• Verify animal identification prior to surgery
• Assist in screening animals for other medical conditions prior to surgery
• Perform surgery prep- clipping, tattooing, and scrubbing as needed
• Run autoclave as needed
• Examine animals brought in for health care issues pre and post- adoption. Work with veterinarians in administering appropriate tests, medical care and medication.
• Assist with vaccinations and other appropriate injections as needed
• Maintain surgery and controlled substances log books
• Perform or assign ordering and maintaining inventory of medical supplies
• All other duties as may be assigned  

To apply for any position listed above, please send resume, letter of interest (including salary expectations) and , for non-exempt positions, a completed printout of the online job application.

Via e-mail:
humanresources@washhumane.org
(Please include position title in subject line)

Via fax:
202-723-5409
Attention: Human Resources

Via mail:
Washington Humane Society
Human Resources Department
7319 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20012

You may apply in person by completing an application at our shelter during the hours of
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday or 11:00 AM to 3:00 Saturday and Sunday.

Please stop by:
7319 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20012

No phone calls please.