Be a part of a dynamic, caring team! If you have a passion for working with animals and enjoy helping people too – consider joining us at Faithful Friends Animal Society. Below are our current job and career opportunities.
Full-Time Delaware Licensed Veterinary Technician
We are currently seeking an experienced, Delaware licensed veterinary technician to join our dedicated team in our non-profit no kill animal shelter.
This is a high volume, fast paced environment where our mission is to provide superior medical treatment for the shelter pets and high volume spay/neuter and related surgeries.
A veterinary technician experience is required in:
- Restraining pets for exams and minor procedures.
- Administering oral and injectable medications.
- Educating staff and fosters about pet care and treatment plans.
- Preparing pets for and assisting with surgical procedures.
- Maintaining patient records.
- Independently follow treatment plans set by veterinarians.
- Intake, vaccinate and evaluate new dogs and cats being brought into shelter.
- Follow laws and procedures for shelter practice.
Competitive compensation package offered. Please send resumes with professional references for consideration to HR Director, jeannie@faithfulfriends.us
Cat Caretakers
Part-time / Staff Position
The Cat Caretaker position is a part-time minimum wage position. It’s a physical job that requires someone who is reliable and can work in a fast-paced, caring environment. The Cat Caretakers ensure that the cats receive the excellent standards of care that Faithful Friends Animal Society expects and provides. Interested candidates meeting the below requirements should email their resume and two references to jeannie@faithfulfriends.us.
- 15-30 hours/week (4 to 6-hour shifts)
- Morning, evening and weekend shifts
- Must be flexible with availability
- Cattery experience a plus
- Mature, reliable
- Detail-oriented
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work with minimal supervision and as a team
- Able to follow instructions and cleaning protocol
- Respectful of all dog and cat breeds
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be 18 years or older to apply
- Pet benefits for candidates who have pet(s)
- Background check and drug screening required
Cattery Supervisor
Full-time / Staff Position
The Cattery Supervisor position is a salaried position. The Cattery Supervisor oversees all duties of the cat caretaking staff, and performs hands-on cleaning, ensuring that all policies and protocol are followed, staff stay on task, and cats receive the excellent standards of care that Faithful Friends Animal Society expects and provides. This is a physical job that requires someone who is reliable and can work in a fast-paced, caring environment. Excellent communication, recordkeeping and computer skills required. Seeking someone who is mature, organized and able to work independently, as well as a team, with the Cat Department Manager and Team, and Clinic Staff. Ideal candidate would have some experience working with cats, and must be a fast learner. Interested candidates meeting the below requirements should email their resume and two references to jeannie@faithfulfriends.us.
- 40 hours/week
- Morning, evening, weekend and some holiday shifts
- Must be flexible with availability
- Supervisory experience preferred/cattery experience a plus
- Able to work with minimal supervision and as a team
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required
- Administrative and computer skills required
- Mature, reliable
- Detail-oriented
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Able to follow instructions and cleaning protocol, and train staff to do the same
- Respectful of all dog and cat breeds
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have a high school education and be 21 years or older to apply
- Pet benefits for candidates who have pet(s)
- Background check and drug screening required
Cat Medication Technician
Part-time / Staff Position
The Cat Medication Technician is a part-time, hourly position. The Cat Medication Technician administers medications and treatments ordered by Faithful Friends Animal Society’s shelter Veterinarian for our cat residents. Seeking someone who is mature, organized, and able to pay very close attention to details. Must be passionate about cats. Training will be provided and the candidate must be a fast learner. An ideal candidate would have some experience working with and/or medicating cats in a veterinary office, boarding, or related animal care business. Prior training in restraining cats and administering medications and fluids is a plus. Interested candidates meeting the below requirements should email their resume and two references to catie@faithfulfriends.us.
- 12-25 hours/week (4 to 6-hour shifts)
- Morning, evening, weekend and some holiday shifts
- Must be flexible with availability
- Experience with caring for and/or medicating cats a plus
- Able to work independently, as well as a team, with the Clinic Staff, and Cat Department Manager and Team
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required
- Mature, reliable
- Detail-oriented
- Fast learner
- Able to follow instructions and protocol
- Respectful of all dog and cat breeds
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have a high school education to apply
- Pet benefits for candidates who have pet(s)
- Background check and drug screening required
Customer Care Representative
Faithful Friends seeks a mature front desk staff member who is able to provide professional customer service in a hectic, fast-paced environment. Experience dealing with emotionally charged or urgent situations related to animal welfare or human services, and ability to remain calm under pressure is required. Must be knowledgeable about dogs and cats and general pet care, and demonstrate a passion for helping people and animals. Bi-lingual a plus.
Interested candidates meeting the requirements should email their resume and two references to phyllis@faithfulfriends.us. Please no Facebook messages.
Dog Caretakers Morning and Night Shift
Hiring Manager: Melissa Smith
Job Description:
The Dog Caretaker position is a minimum wage, labor-intensive, physical job that requires someone who is reliable and can handle dogs of all sizes up to 100lbs. in a fast-paced, caring environment. Interested candidates meeting the below requirements should email their resume and two references to melissa@faithfulfriends.us
Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:
Available 15-30 hours/week (5-1/2 hour shifts)
Some day and evening shifts
Must be flexible with availability
Mature, reliable
Detail-oriented
Ability to handle larger breed dogs (up to 100 lbs.)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy, and stressful environment
Kennel experience a plus
Respectful of all dog and cat breeds
Must have reliable transportation
Pet benefits for candidates who have pet(s)
Background check and drug screening required
Must be 18 years or older to apply
Ability to work in an indoor – outdoor environment
Shelter Veterinary Technician
We are currently seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our team in our non-profit animal shelter.
This is a high volume, fast paced environment where our mission is to provide superior medical treatment for the pets currently in the shelter’s care.
Friendly and warm personality with veterinary technician experience is required, licensed preferred.
- Restraining pets for exams and minor procedures.
- Administering oral and injectable medications.
- Educating staff and fosters about pet care and treatment plans.
- Preparing pets for surgical procedures and assist in surgery.
- Maintaining patient records.
- Independently follow treatment plans set by veterinarians.
- Intake, vaccinate and evaluate new dogs and cats being brought into shelter.
- Follow laws and procedures for shelter practice.
Please send resumes with professional references for consideration to ClinicResumes@faithfulfriends.us
Community Veterinary Technician
We are currently seeking to hire an experienced vet tech (3 or more years) to join our team. As a technician you will assist the veterinarian during appointments and surgeries in our low cost veterinary care program. Strong listening and communication skills coupled with a passion for education and learning are what our ideal candidate will possess. This is a high volume, fast paced environment where our mission is to provide excellent service at a reasonable rate to keep pets happy, healthy and with their families. Veterinary technician experience is required, licensed preferred, as well as a friendly and warm personality.
Skills:
- Restraining pets for exams and minor procedures.
- Administering oral and injectable medications.
- Educating clients about pet care and services.
- Preparing pets for surgical procedures.
- Maintaining clients’ files.
- Excellent customer/client service skills.
Please send resumes with professional references for consideration to ClinicResumes@faithfulfriends.us.
Veterinary Assistant
Full-time / Staff Position
We are currently seeking to hire an experienced vet tech to join our team. As a veterinary assistant, you will assist the veterinarian during appointments and surgeries in our community Veterinary Clinic. Strong listening and communication skills coupled with a passion for education and learning are what our ideal candidate will possess. This is a high volume, fast-paced environment where our mission is to provide excellent service at a reasonable rate to keep pets happy, healthy and with their families. Veterinary assistant experience is required, as well as a friendly and warm personality. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and be able to learn new software. Interested candidates meeting the below requirements, should email their resume with references to jeannie@faithfulfriends.us
Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:
- Restraining pets for exams and minor procedures
- Administering oral and injectable medications
- Educating clients about pet care and services
- Preparing pets for surgical procedures
- Maintaining clients’ files
- Excellent customer/client service skills
Facility Maintenance, Janitor, and Groundskeeper
Full-time or Part-time/Staff Position
The Facility Maintenance, Janitor and Groundskeeper position is a physical job that requires someone who is reliable and can work in a fast-paced, caring environment. Interested candidates meeting the below requirements should email their resume and two references to jeannie@faithfulfriends.us.
Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:
- 20 hours/week (4-hour shifts)
- Some day and evening shifts – must be flexible with availability
- Mature, professional, reliable, detail-oriented – serious inquiries only
- Team player who takes initiative and uses good judgment
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Respectful of all dog and cat breeds
- Facility cleaning (bathrooms, floors, walls, doors/knobs, all surfaces, windows)
- Trash removal
- Replace bulbs and clean light fixtures
- Keep outside of buildings clean and neat
- Basic repairs and maintenance – training provided if needed
- Ground maintenance including snow removal, lawn and landscaping
- Unload deliveries – must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Background check and drug screening required
- Pet benefits for candidates who have pet(s)
Cat Caretakers
Part-time/Staff Position
The Cat Caretaker position is a minimum wage, physical job that requires someone who is reliable and can work in a fast-paced, caring environment. Interested candidates meeting the below requirements should email their resume and two references to lynne
Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:
- 15-30 hours/week (4- to 6-hour shifts)
- Some day and evening shifts
- Must be flexible with availability
- Mature, reliable
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Cattery experience a plus
- Respectful of all dog and cat breeds
- Must have reliable transportation
- Pet benefits for candidates who have pet(s)
- Background check and drug screening required
Dog Caretakers – Evening Shift
Part-time/Staff Position
The Dog Caretaker position is a minimum wage, labor-intensive, physical job that requires someone who is reliable and can handle dogs of all sizes up to 100lbs. in a fast-paced, caring environment. Interested candidates meeting the below requirements should email their resume and two references to info@faithfulfriends.us.
Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:
- Available 15-30 hours/week (5-1/2 hour shifts)
- Some day and evening shifts
- Must be flexible with availability
- Mature, reliable
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to handle larger breed dogs (up to 100 lbs.)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
- Kennel experience a plus
- Respectful of all dog and cat breeds
- Kennel experience a plus
- Must have reliable transportation
- Pet benefits for candidates who have pet(s)
- Background check and drug screening required
- Must be 18 years or older to apply