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!
Front Office (Receptionist) (part-time)
9 am to 5 pm every Saturday and Sunday, plus possible other days if available and/or needed. Or every other Saturday and Sunday, if 2 applicants hired.
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Position requires public contact; therefore, customer service skills are essential to the position.
Must be able to multitask throughout the day.
Duties include:
- answering phones
- greeting and directing visitors
- scheduling surrenders/adoptions
- responding to animal related emergencies
- contacting authorities when needed
- ability to operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging and the use of word processing, Microsoft, e-mail and fax.
- preparing paperwork for intake animals, adoptions, reclaims, rescue groups, vet visits
- performing various record keeping duties as assigned
- issuing of dog licenses
- ability to assist other employees when needed
- keeping office area sanitary, organized and accessible
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Some experience in the clerical and computer field is a plus. Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, deal with animals and the public in a neutral and compassionate manner.
For consideration for Front Desk (Receptionist) (part time), please send a detailed resume and cover letter to our Board of Directors at hslcboard@gmail.com, fax 717-866-2782 or HSLC Board of Directors, 150 N. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067… Apply in person as well.
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.
