Careers

careers@arlboston.org

We are seeking motivated and compassionate people with a passion for animal welfare. In addition to competitive pay and flexible scheduling, we offer comprehensive benefits including:

  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Eleven Paid Holidays
  • Tufts Health Plan (HMO and PPO options)
  • Met Life Dental with in-and out-of-Network coverage
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan- 403(b) plan and Defined Benefit Pension
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you are a veterinary medicine student seeking an internship, please contact Human Resources for more information.

How to apply

To apply for a position at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, please send resume, cover letter and application for employment to:

Human Resources
Animal Rescue League of Boston
10 Chandler Street, Boston MA 02116
Fax: (617) 423-6201
careers@arlboston.org

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • BOSTON BRANCH: Advancement Coordinator, Shelter Veterinarian
  • BREWSTER BRANCH: Behavior Counselor, Animal Care and Adoption Center Agent
  • DEDHAM BRANCH: Animal Care and Adoption Center Agent (part-time)
  • CENTER FOR SHELTER DOGS: MATCH-UP II Program Supervisor (part-time)

BOSTON BRANCH: 

Shelter Veterinarian

The Animal Rescue League of Boston is currently offering a full time position working with our Shelter and Community Veterinary Medicine Program. This position will spend time at our Brewster Animal Care and Adoption Center (Cape Cod) working as a Shelter Veterinarian with a rotation on our Spay Waggin’ mobile unit, traveling across Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod to provide low cost, HVHQ spay/neuter services.

This position will provide exceptional veterinary care for the animals at the League’s Animal Care and Adoption Center in Brewster, MA (Cape Cod) with shelter animals in preventive medical activities, dealing with a variety of animal species in a multitude of the circumstances including: early diagnosis and prompt treatment of conditions of animals in the animal shelter; prevention or protection from disease; the relief of animal suffering and the rehabilitation of animals with treatable conditions. In addition, the successful candidate will be an experienced, high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeon with excellent medical skills required. This role may be required to spend time on environmental health and zoonotic disease programs, teaching, public speaking, wildlife programs and law enforcement cases. Qualified candidates will have a valid and currentMassachusettslicense to practice veterinary medicine. A minimum of two years experience in the practice of Veterinary medicine required, experience with shelter medicine and Humane Alliance training preferred. This Veterinarian must be motivated and self directed with excellent interpersonal skills to promote animal health and awareness.

 The Animal Rescue League of Boston adheres to the principles of sheltering as outlined in the Association of Shelter Veterinarian’s Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters and Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs. 

 Monday- Friday schedule, no nights, no on-call.  Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including CE stipend, professional dues and association fees, and personal pet benefits!

Advancement Coordinator

The Animal Rescue League of Boston is seeking an exceptional Advancement Coordinator to join our team! This full time, 40 hours per week position will assist in a variety of fundraising functions, with primary responsibilities for receiving and processing incoming gifts, issuing acknowledgement letters, gathering data, reconciling income, and acting as the main customer service representative for the department. The Advancement Coordinator must be capable of balancing multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously and always be willing to take on new challenges and acquire new knowledge. 

This is a hands-on, proactive position, requiring excellent interpersonal communications, organizational skills, and a strong donor relations/customer service attitude. The successful candidate will possess a BA/BS and one to degree, one to three years of experience in a fundraising environment, and experience with BlackBaud Raiser’s Edge.  This position requires a motivated, self- starter with outstanding attention to detail and a genuine commitment to mission.

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BREWSTER BRANCH: Animal Behavior Counselor

Responsible to: Center for Shelter Dogs Research Director, Brewster Shelter Manager (on-site supervisor)

Summary:                                                                                                                                 Hourly position (up to 18 hours per week) with the Center for Shelter Dogs (CSD), based in the Brewster Animal Care & Adoption Center of the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Functions as a key contributor to the Animal Rescue League of Boston and the Center for Shelter Dogs in the area of canine behavior.  Works closely with the Research Director and Shelter Manager to advise and educate League staff members and the public on issues of canine behavior as they affect shelter dogs before and after adoption.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. *Must complete a six-month orientation and training period.  The regular workweek is up to eighteen (18) hours.  Utilizes time management effectively.
  2. * Must maintain a good attendance record.  Must present a neat, clean and professional appearance.
  3. * Must be able to handle a wide variety of animals in a multitude of environmental circumstances effectively and humanely.   Must be able to effectively communicate the policies and beliefs of the League and the Center for Shelter Dogs.
  4. Perform behavior evaluations of shelter dogs. Teach staff to assist in the evaluation process.   Work closely with the staff of the Centerof Shelter Dogsto ensure consistency and adherence to CSD research protocols.
  5. Attend weekly behavioral meetings with managers/supervisors to discuss behavioral rehabilitation and placement requirements.  Attend other shelter and CSD meetings as needed.
  6. Design and implement behavioral rehabilitation programs.  Teach staff and volunteers to aid in the implementation of programs.
  7. Conduct behavioral pre-adoption appointments with adopters for animals with special needs.  Follow-up with adopters to ensure success.
  8. Conduct private obedience training appointments with adopters as needed.
  9. Assist in answering telephone calls which come through the behavior helpline.
  10.  Help design and teach shelter dog obedience classes as needed.  Teach staff and volunteers to obedience train shelter dogs.
  11.  Assist in the teaching of volunteer orientations on dog walking and obedience training.
  12.  Assist in the implementation of research studies.
  13.  *Maintain awareness of new products related to dog training and behavioral therapy

Qualifications:

  1. Must be at least a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT).  A Licensed Animal Behavior Veterinary Technician or an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist is highly favorable.  Must adhere to the AHA/Delta Humane Dog Training Guidelines.
  2. Must have minimum education of an associate degree, preferably in ethology, biology, zoology, psychology or veterinary technology. 
  3. Must have at least two years dog training experience and one-year shelter experience.
  4. Must be of good moral character and display an even disposition and emotional control.  Must be able to deal effectively and politely with a variety of people in all types of situations. 
  5. Must possess a high level of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills.
  6. Must be motivated and self-directed with strong organizational skills.
  7. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

*Essential job functions in compliance with ADA.

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BREWSTER BRANCH: Animal Care and Adoption Center Agent (Shelter Agent)

Responsible to: Animal Care and Adoption Center Manager and Animal Care and Adoption Center Assistant Manager

Summary:
This position is vital to the Animal Care and Adoption Center operations because it involves every aspect of the site. A high level of professionalism and strong customer service skills are mandatory. Working in a small busy environment make strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to be a team player absolute requirements. This position has to be flexible in the duties and responsibilities to best fit the changing needs of the Animal Care and Adoption Center and the mission of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Must be able to handle a wide variety of animals effectively and in a humane manner.
  • Must complete a ninety (90) day orientation and training period.
  • Must maintain a good attendance record.
  • The regular work week is 40 hours, but, must be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime or when other duties require it at night, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing and able to work a weekend or a rotating or flexible schedule.
  • Must present a neat, clean and professional appearance and must wear a uniform while on duty.
  • Clean, disinfect, and wash cages, kennel areas, exercise runs, and other Animal Care and Adoption Center related areas.
  • Provide food and water for all animals in the Animal Care and Adoption Center and related areas.
  • Inoculate, medicate, bath, groom, and exercise animals as needed or as directed by the Animal Care and Adoption Center manager or consulting veterinarian.
  • Evaluate and monitor on an ongoing basis, the health and behavior of all animals in the Animal Care and Adoption Center.
  • Must know or be able to learn and perform the League approved techniques for the euthanasia of animals and other duties associated with it.
  • Drive an animal ambulance collecting unwanted and stray animals, rescue animals in distress, responding to animal control complaints, and do emergency calls whenever needed. Keep the vehicle clean, well stocked and ready for use at all times. Report any accidents, vehicle damage or need for repairs to the Animal Care and Adoption Center manager immediately.
  • Pick-up supplies and deliver mail and other items to the Boston Headquarters and other Animal Care and Adoption Centers.
  • Must be able to complete all computerized Animal Care and Adoption Center data entry and paper work in a neat and accurate manner. This includes but is not limited to log book entries, agent orders, trip sheets, cage cards, controlled substance log sheets, adoption agreements and periodic reports.
  • Must be able to work efficiently in a busy office performing multiple tasks including answering telephones, computer data entry, accessing the computer system for information, completing paper work and assisting the public.
  • Must also perform other duties associated with the operations of the Animal Care and Adoption Center office.
  • Must be able to complete all Animal Care and Adoption Center paper work in a neat and accurate manner. This includes but is not limited to log book entries, agent orders, trip sheets, cage cards, animal control records, controlled substance log sheets, adoption agreements and periodic reports.
  • Must be able to work efficiently in a busy office performing multiple tasks including answering telephones, completing paper work and assisting the public.
  • Interview and assist clients surrendering and adopting pets. Provide training tips and pet care information.
  • Since most of the Animal Care and Adoption Center areas are either open to or visible by the public, a strong emphasis must be placed on site appearance. Maintain all areas in a neat, clean and organized fashion.
  • Must do general grounds keeping work including lawn care, snow and ice removal and trash pick-up.
  • Perform custodial and limited maintenance duties at the site as required.
  • Must assume responsibility for opening and closing the Animal Care and Adoption Center. This includes making sure the animals have been properly taken care of and securing the premises.
  • Maintain positive community relations, perform education programs, pet therapy programs, pet shows, Animal Care and Adoption Center tours and pet information booths if required.
  • May be assigned duties at the Headquarters office, or to another branch Animal Care and Adoption Center’s operations if personnel requirements dictate this need.

Qualifications:

  • Must have a current and valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and be insurable with the ARL of Boston’s insurance policy for driving a League vehicle.
  • Must have and maintain a good driving record. Should be familiar with the local community streets and areas and must be capable of reading a map.
  • Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Must be of good moral character and must have an even disposition and be able to deal effectively and politely with people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of difficult situations. This person must have definite abilities to evaluate problems accurately and display good, sound judgment when working without supervision and under emotional stress. These are extremely important and critical qualifications
  • Must be physically capable of performing all the duties of Animal Care and Adoption Center agent including moderately heavy work. Required to lift at least 50 pounds
  • Prior experience with animals, preferably working in a humane organization or Veterinary Clinic.
  • A high level of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Essential functions of the job in compliance with the ADA.

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DEDHAM BRANCH: Animal Care and Adoption Center Agent (part-time)

Responsible to: Animal Care and Adoption Center Manager and Animal Care and Adoption Center Assistant Manager

Summary:
This position is vital to the Animal Care and Adoption Center operations because it involves every aspect of the site. A high level of professionalism and strong customer service skills are mandatory. Working in a small busy environment make strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to be a team player absolute requirements. This position has to be flexible in the duties and responsibilities to best fit the changing needs of the Animal Care and Adoption Center and the mission of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Must be able to handle a wide variety of animals effectively and in a humane manner.
  • Must complete a ninety (90) day orientation and training period.
  • Must maintain a good attendance record.
  • The regular work week is 40 hours, but, must be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime or when other duties require it at night, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing and able to work a weekend or a rotating or flexible schedule.
  • Must present a neat, clean and professional appearance and must wear a uniform while on duty.
  • Clean, disinfect, and wash cages, kennel areas, exercise runs, and other Animal Care and Adoption Center related areas.
  • Provide food and water for all animals in the Animal Care and Adoption Center and related areas.
  • Inoculate, medicate, bath, groom, and exercise animals as needed or as directed by the Animal Care and Adoption Center manager or consulting veterinarian.
  • Evaluate and monitor on an ongoing basis, the health and behavior of all animals in the Animal Care and Adoption Center.
  • Must know or be able to learn and perform League approved techniques for the euthanasia of animals and other duties associated with it.
  • Drive an animal ambulance collecting unwanted and stray animals, rescue animals in distress, responding to animal control complaints, and do emergency calls whenever needed. Keep the vehicle clean, well stocked and ready for use at all times. Report any accidents, vehicle damage or need for repairs to the Animal Care and Adoption Center manager immediately.
  • Pick-up supplies and deliver mail and other items to the Boston Headquarters and other Animal Care and Adoption Centers.
  • Must be able to complete all computerized Animal Care and Adoption Center data entry and paper work in a neat and accurate manner. This includes but is not limited to log book entries, agent orders, trip sheets, cage cards, controlled substance log sheets, adoption agreements and periodic reports.
  • Must be able to work efficiently in a busy office performing multiple tasks including answering telephones, computer data entry, accessing the computer system for information, completing paper work and assisting the public.
  • Must also perform other duties associated with the operations of the Animal Care and Adoption Center office.
  • Must be able to complete all Animal Care and Adoption Center paper work in a neat and accurate manner. This includes but is not limited to log book entries, agent orders, trip sheets, cage cards, animal control records, controlled substance log sheets, adoption agreements and periodic reports.
  • Must be able to work efficiently in a busy office performing multiple tasks including answering telephones, completing paper work and assisting the public.
  • Interview and assist clients surrendering and adopting pets. Provide training tips and pet care information.
  • Since most of the Animal Care and Adoption Center areas are either open to or visible by the public, a strong emphasis must be placed on site appearance. Maintain all areas in a neat, clean and organized fashion.
  • Must do general grounds keeping work including lawn care, snow and ice removal and trash pick-up.
  • Perform custodial and limited maintenance duties at the site as required.
  • Must assume responsibility for opening and closing the Animal Care and Adoption Center. This includes making sure the animals have been properly taken care of and securing the premises.
  • Maintain positive community relations, perform education programs, pet therapy programs, pet shows, Animal Care and Adoption Center tours and pet information booths if required.
  • May be assigned duties at the Headquarters office, or to another branch Animal Care and Adoption Center’s operations if personnel requirements dictate this need.

Qualifications:

  • Must have a current and valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and be insurable with the ARL of Boston’s insurance policy for driving a League vehicle.
  • Must have and maintain a good driving record. Should be familiar with the local community streets and areas and must be capable of reading a map.
  • Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Must be of good moral character and must have an even disposition and be able to deal effectively and politely with people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of difficult situations. This person must have definite abilities to evaluate problems accurately and display good, sound judgment when working without supervision and under emotional stress. These are extremely important and critical qualifications.
  • Must be physically capable of performing all the duties of Animal Care and Adoption Center agent including moderately heavy work. Required to lift at least 50 pounds
  • Prior experience with animals, preferably working in a humane organization or Veterinary Clinic.
  • A high level of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Essential functions of the job in compliance with the ADA.

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CENTER FOR SHELTER DOGS: Match-Up II Program Supervisor (part-time)

 Responsible to:  Research Director of theCenter for Shelter Dogs

Summary:                                                                                                                                      This is a part-time 20 hours per week position in the Center for Shelter Dogs (CSD), which addresses a wide variety of issues related to improving the placement and welfare of un-owned dogs in animal shelters, animal control facilities, and other rescue situations. The person in this position will play a key role in the development, training, and management of CSD’s behavior evaluation program for shelter dogs, the Match-Up II Shelter Dog Rehoming Program (MUII).  This person will regularly conduct shelter dog evaluations using the Match-Up II program, teach others how to conduct evaluations through webinars, lectures, and hands-on training, and provide support to users of the program.  The person in this position will also learn and support CSD’s programs for behavior modification and enrichment.  In addition, this person will also provide assistance with research projects and generating web site and marketing content related to CSD’s programs for shelter dogs.  Proficient knowledge of and practical skills with animal shelters, canine behavior, and canine behavior problems are essential. Superior organization skills are required.  There will be significant interaction with League and external shelter staff and volunteers.  Some travel required.

Duties and responsibilities: 

  1. Must complete a ninety day orientation and training period. The regular work week is twenty (20) hours. Must manage time effectively.
  2. Become a certified MUII evaluator and maintain proficiency by regularly conducting shelter dog behavioral evaluations at the League and elsewhere as needed. 
  3. Working closely with Center Director and CSD’s Education & Events Manager, assist with and independently conduct MUII training events, including webinars, lectures and hands-on training.  As an expert on the entire MUII program, train groups or individuals on how to conduct the behavior evaluation, demonstrating a high degree of proficiency and standardization, how to complete other parts of the MUII program, both on paper and on MUII Online, the accompanying portal web site.  Expert at the portal web site, teaching users how to use and complete the program on the portal, helping them find resources, and answering questions about the portal. 
  4. Manage and respond to inquiries to help desk email inboxes for MUII Online; manage and respond to telephone help requests related to MUII.
  5. Manage the day to day operations of the MUII Online portal, including tracking portal usage, administering portal accounts and users, and answering portal inquiries.
  6. Assist Center Director to support MUII users as well as to expand the awareness and use of MUII.
  7. Assist Center Director to manage, develop, and refine the MUII program including collecting feedback from users and prospects, determining necessary revisions to add new features and/or changes to improve program performance and usability, conducting training about revisions, and monitoring impact of any revisions.
  8. Assist Center Program Director and Asst Dir Marketing/Communications to determine portal revisions and enhancements, testing and roll-out of those revisions, training and support of users during roll-out, and monitoring impact of any revisions.
  9. Videotape, photograph, and manage library of behavior evaluations.

10. Be familiar and able to teach about CSD’s other programs for shelter dogs, especially CSD behavior programs (behavior modification training, enrichment).  Work closely with behavior programs Behaviorist and Behavioral Programs Supervisor to support their work developing, testing, and implementing CSD’s behavior programs and help shelters and rescues see the connection between the needs identified by MUII and the behavior programs available to address those needs.

  1. Write content about MUII and shelter dogs for CSD’s marketing activities including blogs and social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter.
  2. The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the position.  It does not, however, exclude other occasional duties, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the level of the position.

Qualifications: 

  1. BA/BS and CPDT or equivalent required.
  2. Must have at least 2 years dog training experience, more than 4 preferred.  Prefer at least 2 years shelter experience. 
  3. Must possess proficient knowledge of canine behavior, learning theory and welfare.
  4. Must possess a high level of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills as will work with diverse group of people, from CSD staff to League shelter staff and volunteers to staff and volunteers at other sheltering organizations.
  5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong interest in teaching and helping people learn, able to create a stimulating and energizing learning environment.
  6. Must be proficient with computers, MS Office, and web sites, with an interest in teaching on the computer.
  7. Must have a high level of organization and attention to detail.  Especially important when conducting and training on the MUII Behavior Evaluation as a high degree of standardization and consistency is required every time.
  8. Must be willing to travel to partner sites, training events, conferences, and meetings as necessary.
  9. Must have an open, positive attitude and enjoy working in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment where a diversity of opinion is valued and encouraged.

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