Would you like to be considered to join the Humane Society of Lebanon County’s team? Fill out an employment application or email a detailed resume to the Board of Directors at hslcboard@gmail.com or send to HSLC Board of Directors, 150 N. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067. We are accepting resumes for the positions listed below. The shelter is always looking for people who love animals just as much as we do to join us in our mission to help the homeless and neglected animals of Lebanon County. If a position becomes available that we feel will be a good fit, we’ll be in touch!
Shelter Veterinarian
Date posted: November 13, 2025
Job Summary
being will make a meaningful difference. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive medical care to a diverse range of cats and dogs, ensuring they receive the highest standards of treatment and compassion. Your expertise in veterinary medicine will help diagnose, treat, and prevent health issues while fostering a caring environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding setting dedicated to animal welfare.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough examinations of animals to assess their health status, utilizing veterinary terminology and knowledge of animal physiology and anatomy.
- Diagnose medical conditions accurately through clinical assessments, laboratory tests, and imaging techniques.
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each animal’s needs, including medication administration, surgical procedures, and supportive care.
- Perform spay and neuter surgeries on all shelter animals. And other surgeries as needed.
- Perform animal restraint and handling with confidence to ensure safety during examinations and treatments.
- Administer veterinary critical care when necessary, including emergency interventions such as animal catheterization and aseptic techniques.
- Maintain detailed medical records and documentation adhering to veterinary standards and protocols.
- Support laboratory procedures by collecting samples and understanding laboratory experience relevant to diagnostics.
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards related to animal care, including aseptic techniques and infection control procedures.
- Participate in the shelter TNR efforts by spay/neutering community cats.
- Participate in community outreach efforts, vaccine clinics and low-cost public spay and neuter surgeries.
Qualifications
- Proven veterinary experience with a strong foundation in veterinary terminology, animal physiology, and anatomy knowledge.
- Demonstrated expertise in veterinary critical care, emergency procedures, and laboratory diagnostics.
- Skilled in animal restraint, handling diverse species including dogs and cats, with a focus on safety for both animals and staff.
- Experience in pet grooming, animal husbandry practices, and pet care routines is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in performing animal catheterization and applying aseptic techniques during procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with shelter staff and/or adopters regarding treatment plans and preventive care strategies.
- Strong understanding of laboratory procedures related to diagnostic testing.
- Excellent animal handling skills combined with compassion for animals of all sizes and temperaments. Join us in delivering exceptional veterinary services that improve lives—both furry friends’ lives and their human families’ happiness! This role is ideal for passionate veterinarians eager to apply their expertise in a lively environment committed to excellence in animal welfare health care.
Physical Requirements
- Physical ability to walk and or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required. Ability to bend and squat.
- Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands and to hear and see clearly.
Educational Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited veterinary medical school.
- License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Pennsylvania, including DEA license.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
Animal Care Technician Full/Part Time
Our Animal Care Technicians are the backbone of our animal welfare organization. They are responsible for providing fresh food and water, exercising and socializing and keeping the facility and animal housing areas clean. Starting pay rate is $14-$16 an hour, based on previous experience.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work outside in temperatures from below freezing to over 90 degrees.
- Must be able to work on your feet without a break for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Be able to handle all animals (large and small) with different dispositions without fear.
- Should understand and be able to show basic procedures on how to restrain an animal.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Daily feeding and cleaning of all animal care areas in the shelter.
- Observe each animal in your assigned area to determine if there are any signs of stress, illness, injury, aggression, abnormal behavior etc. and report all concerns to the Shelter Manager or Staff Veterinarian in a timely manner.
- Maintain shelter and animal areas by sweeping, mopping, washing laundry, washing dishes and litter pans, stocking all areas with supplies and any other duties as assigned needed to maintain and keep shelter organized and clean.
Vet Tech (full time)
The HSLC is searching for a full time veterinary technician to assist with surgery and animal care related tasks. Duties will include assisting in surgery and recovery, completing needed paperwork, surgery prep and clean up, administering needed meds and other specified tasks. Salary is negotiable based on experience. If interested, have any questions or would like a more detailed job description, please send resume or questions to hslcboard@gmail.com.
