The Specialist of Lifesaving Programs supports operations for the Adoption and Foster teams, ensuring consistent service delivery, animal care continuity, and a seamless experience for adopters and fosters.
Responsibilities
Greet visitors and assist prospective adopters in matching with adoptable pets
Counsel prospective adopters on adoption, including the behavioral and medical needs of their intended pet and the post adoption support they receive by adoption from the SPCA of Texas
Confirm animals are up to date on vaccines, preventatives, and medications before adoption
Assist with retail purchases, post-adoption follow-up, and customer inquiries via phone and email
Maintain accurate records in the shelter database, track visitor data via Trello, and support end-of-day reconciliation tasks
Animal Care staff provide routine and specialized animal husbandry and facility maintenance for the Mouse Breeding Core in Biomedical Research Model Services (BRMS).
Compensation
The starting hourly wage for the position is $19.00 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
Perform breeding and colony management
Maintain organization of and update records related to research procedures
Inventories, clean, and maintain organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
Inspect and report equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
Observe animal behavior, perform basic animal care and report concerns to the appropriate entities
Requirements
H.S. Diploma Preferred
Nice to have: at least 6 months of animal care experience
Nice to have: knowledge of acceptable animal husbandry procedures
Nice to have: familiarity with University requirements concerning Responsible Use and Care of Animals in Research and Training and the Guide to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Nice to have: knowledge of animal health records maintenance
Support hands‑on in vivo research activities, animal care and welfare, and laboratory data generation as part of a 12‑month placement at Pfizer’s Internal Medicine Innovation Centre.
Responsibilities
Support hands‑on in vivo research activities with animal care and welfare central to work
Maintain high standards of husbandry for rodent models
Work in accordance with UK animal welfare legislation and scientific procedures
Follow approved protocols and SOPs with animal welfare as a central consideration
Conduct non‑surgical procedures safely and support welfare protocols
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacology, Physiology, Animal Science, or related life science
Provide daily care, feeding, and cleaning for hospitalized and boarding pets; walk, exercise, and monitor patients; assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments and procedures; prepare exam rooms and medical supplies; help with patient treatments, medication administration, and diagnostic procedures; support client service and patient care throughout the hospital.
Compensation
Compensation: $13-$16 per hour, for each hour worked
Responsibilities
Provide daily care, feeding, and cleaning for hospitalized and boarding pets
Walk, exercise, and monitor patients for comfort and well-being
Restrain patients safely for examinations and treatments
Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments and procedures
Prepare exam rooms and medical supplies
Requirements
Nice to have: 1+ year experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician
Nice to have: related experience within animal care such as boarding / doggy daycare attendant
Part-Time Specialist, Lifesaving ProgramsNewSPCA of Texas · Lone Star, US
Veterinary Assistant / Kennel TechnicianWestern Veterinary Partners · New Braunfels, US