Love Animals?

You don’t have to be a veterinarian to help us improve the lives of animals. But you do need to be high-energy and customer service-oriented! If you are, the Arizona Humane Society may be a great place for you to work. Here’s what we offer:

• A friendly, professional work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Holiday pay, paid time off, 401k plan
• Education assistance
• Opportunities for advancement

Join Us!

Want to work for the Arizona Humane Society? You must complete an application or submit a resume expressing your area of interest. Applications can be picked up and submitted at either our Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041 or at our Sunnyslope Facility, 9226 N. 13th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021.

 

You may also download an application form (PDF) by clicking here. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you may download it here. Keep in mind, you’ll still need to submit your application to the Campus for Compassion or the Sunnyslope Facility. 

 

Resumes may be submitted to the attention of Human Resources at either facility. You may also email resumes to hr@azhumane.org. This e-mail address is for job applications and resumes ONLY. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to other e-mails. Please call 602-395-3872 for our job hotline.

Current Job Openings 

Client Service Specialist, Sunnyslope, $9.00 per hour

Summary: Assist the public in a courteous and professional manner. Receive and kennel animals, collect monies and balance cash drawer.

Requirements: A high school diploma plus one year experience in a customer service or receptionist position is required. Must be able to handle animals safely and humanely in any situation. Requires above average clerical skills, including legible handwriting, spelling and grammar as well as strong interpersonal and customer service skills.  Must be able to file alphabetically, handle money and balance a cash register. Must be able to work in stressful conditions.

Clinic Tech I, Sunnyslope with travel between there and South Mountain, $11.50 per hour

Summary: To assist the veterinarians in the treatment of animals and to independently evaluate animals to determine adoptability.  To assist the veterinarians in all aspects of The Arizona Humane Society clinics including surgery, radiology, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics, client education, clinic asepsis, fluid therapy and the administration of prescribed medications. 

Requirements: High school diploma and preferably the completion of a Veterinary Technician program with a minimum of one year of experience at a veterinary hospital. Must have specialized training under the direct supervision of a veterinarian or from a veterinary technician school.  Must know how to vaccinate animals, detect symptoms of basic disease, basic pharmacology, and basic immunology and perform safe and humane animal handling.

Clinic Tech II, Sunnyslope, $13.50 per hour

Summary: Assist the veterinarians in the treatment of animals and to independently evaluate animals to determine adoptability.  To assist the veterinarians in all aspects of The Arizona Humane Society clinics including surgery, radiology, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics, client education, clinic asepsis, fluid therapy and the administration of prescribed medications.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED and preferably the completion of a Veterinary Technician program or minimum of two years of experience at a veterinary hospital. (Education may substitute for experience.) Must have specialized training under the direct supervision of a veterinarian or from a veterinary technician school. Must know phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, pharmacology, radiology, and perform safe and humane animal handling.  Must be proficient in anesthesiology, anatomy, physiology.

Adoptions Coordinator, South Mountain, $10.00 per hour

Summary: Coordinates and oversees the activities of adoptions counselors.  Ensures all on-site adoptions run smoothly. Perpetuates positive public and employee relations.  Settles employee disputes and resolves customer complaints and problems.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to handle animals in all conditions and be able to train co-workers in job duties and safe animal handling procedures; must be able to read and write English and complete paperwork accurately and legibly.  Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and be able to resolve conflict.  Should have experience in an animal welfare environment.  Understanding of retail and cash handling operations is required.  Must be able to function in an extremely stressful environment, be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with no moving violations.

Animal Care Attendant, Sunnyslope and South Mountain, $8.75 per hour

Summary: Clean facility and animal habitats; feed, water and exercise animals brought into the Arizona Humane Society.

Requirements: A basic knowledge of animals and animal handling is preferred. Must be able to speak, read and write English legibly.  Must be able to work flexible work schedule which may include nights and weekends.