Adoption Center Part-Time Animal Care Giver
PAWS Chicago is looking for a motivated, self-starter with a passion for animals to serve as a part-time animal caregiver at our Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center. Animal Care Givers play a crucial role in the physical, emotional and medical needs of PAWS Chicago animals. Responsibilities would include: cleaning of all animal rooms/common areas, walking and socializing animals, showing animals to potential adopters, interacting with volunteers, dispensing medication as needed and other tasks as assigned. Ideal candidates would be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable handling both dogs and cats, able to multi-task, perform physical tasks, and be able to be a positive addition to our team. Previous animal experience is preferred. Hours would include nights, weekend and holidays. Please forward resume/qualifications to krobson@pawschicago.org.
Animal Care Coordinator – Kitty City
This important position is responsible for overseeing the cat and kitten population at the PAWS Chicago Adoption Center. The position ensures that they are managed and cared for in an appropriate manner, ensuring their overall good health while at the Adoption Center with all organizational protocols being followed by all staff and volunteers. Is responsible for ensuring that all required vaccinations–frontline, heartworm and dewormer medications are completed in a timely manner and keeping the animals files up to date.
Oversees that food boards are being updated by the Kitty City lead as well as completing Kitty City inventory and sending the inventory information to Intake and Recovery. Works closely with the lead volunteer of the “Cat Holiday” program to ensure that the appropriate cats are being placed in foster homes in a timely manner in order to improve their opportunities of being adopted. Responsible for day to day management of all the caregivers and volunteers assigned to KC ensuring all required tasks are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with all established protocols. Manage ongoing system for ordering all food and cleaning supplies ensuring we have all appropriate items at adequate levels at all times and within budget requirements.
This position requires one weekend day per week with (4) weekday hours of 10:30am to 7:00pm. This person must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, a strong passion for animals, proven organizational skills, flexibility and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Previous animal care experience is required with Vet Tech/Assistant experience is a plus. Please email your resumes to Mr. Fran Barker, Adoption Center Director at fbarker@pawschicago.org. No telephone calls please.
Part time Intake Coordinator
Part time position Friday, Sunday and Monday (with occasional Saturdays) from 9am to 3pm working on team admitting cats & dogs to adoption program. Will conduct behavior assessments, photograph animals, and complete data entry into computer systems. Previous animal handling experience required. Ability to focus on job without emotional decisions and able to work independently also required. Position is at the PAWS Chicago Rescue & Recovery Center, 3516 W. 26th St. Email resume to KJahnke@pawschicago.orgor fax 773-521-1142
Experienced Relief SX Veterinarian
Flexible schedule, no minimum number of days, usually 7 hr day commence 8:30a on Tues, Wed, Thur or Sun. Spay and neuter cats and dogs, all sizes. Will need to perform 35 sx/day. Please fax or email resume to LHinze@pawschicago.org or 773 521-1082. Location: 3516 W. 26th St. Chicago, IL, Lurie Family Spay Neuter Clinic
Part-time Recovery Technician
The Part-time Recovery Technician helps recover animals exiting the surgical suite. You will clean ears, clip nails and extubate dogs and cats. You will prepare supplies for surgery, be responsible for laundry and cleaning of work area and equipment, as well as assist with customer check-ins and releases. Previous work with animals helpful, and you must be able to sit on the ground while working and be able to lift 40lbs. This is a rewarding position that is vital to the team at the clinic. Weekday and Weekend shifts.
Please email your resume to sgillen@pawschicago.org or fax to 773-521-1082.
Location: 3516 W. 26th St. Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic
Full Time Vet Technician
Must have experience in surgical pre & post-op. Prepare dogs/cats for spay/neuter surgery. Draw & administer meds, intubate, vaccinate for PAWS Chicago Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic in Little Village area of Chicago. We are a non-profit offering the largest capacity low-cost/free spay, neuter and vaccine in Chicago area. Come help us grow and make a difference. Generous medical/dental/vision/life benefits, paid Holiday, Vac, Sick/PTO, 401k, 4 day work week! Please email resume to sgillen@pawschicago.org or fax to 773 521-1082.
Part-time/Fill-in Animal Care Giver
Caring for our adoptable animals is one of the most important roles at PAWS Chicago. Animal Care Givers play a crucial role in the physical, emotional and medical needs of PAWS Chicago animals. We are looking for hard-working, reliable and animal-loving individuals to serve in a part time/fill-in role caring for the adoptable animals at our 3516 West 26th Street location. This position is on an as-needed basis and will likely include weekends and/or holidays. Any candidate must be willing to clean all animal rooms/common areas, walk and socialize animals, dispense medication as needed and other tasks as assigned. This is a rewarding experience for any energetic animal lover who wants to be a part of Chicago’s most progressive no-kill organization. Please forward resume/qualifications for 26th St. facility to hnewcomb@pawschicago.org
or fax to 773 521-1142
Relief Vet Tech
Part-time and as-needed basis Vet tech for high volume Spay Neuter Clinic. Experience with preparing animals for surgical suite – Monitor animal, draw meds, administer meds/vax/chip, shave, and generally prepare animal for surgery. Intubation experience required. Opportunity for flex hours and making a contribution that makes a difference in animal’s lives. Send resume to sgillen@pawschicago.org or fax 773 521-1082. Competitive pay, weekday and weekend hours available. Location: 3516 W. 26th St., Lurie Family Spay Neuter Clinic
