Careers
Bilingual Pet Placement Specialist
Under the direction of the Pet Placement Manager, the Pet Placement Specialist provides a high standard of excellent client service in both English and Spanish. The Pet Placement Specialist is trained to counsel potential adopters through the entire adoption process including matching adopters to animals and processing adoptions, work with clients reclaiming their lost pets, assisting with the foster department and general client needs. S/he creates a healthy environment for animals by monitoring their behavior, maintaining the cleanliness of kennels and surrounding areas, and providing exercise and socialization.
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All final-round candidates will need to complete a background check and drug test.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Tatiana Foronda, Pet Placement Manager, at tforonda@berksarl.org.
Bilingual Pet Help Center Specialist
The Bilingual Pet Help Center Specialist provides help to families having emotional, social, environmental, and financial problems and need assistance with the pet(s) in their care and helps our community with lost and found animals. By providing a safe, supportive environment free of judgement, the Pet Help Specialist allows owners and finders of animals to seek assistance without fear or embarrassment. The Pet Help Specialist spends time with each client, in a case management style, working to understand the true nature of the situation and provides appropriate resources ranging from surrender prevention options, alternatives to shelter relinquishment, and acceptance of the animal(s) into our programs. The ARL seeks to work collaboratively with each client to ensure their animal(s) has the best opportunities provided to them.
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All final-round candidates will need to complete a background check and drug test. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Alexandra Pelkowski, Pet Help Manager, at apelkowski@berksarl.org.
Veterinary Technician
Under the direction of the Deputy Director and the Shelter Veterinarian, assists in the provision of medical care of the animals in the shelter and in foster. Administers medications, triage incoming animals, performs basic laboratory tests, and performs euthanasia. Works well independently and under pressure but as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all animals in the shelter.
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All final-round candidates will need to complete a background check and drug test.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Elisabeth Manwiller, Deputy Director, at emanwiller@berksarl.org.
Animal Shelter Veterinary Assistant
Under the direction of the Lead Shelter Veterinarian, the Animal Shelter Veterinary Assistant will assist in the provision of basic care for animals in the shelter through direct assistance with intake protocol, examinations, and animal husbandry. It is important for this person to facilitate accurate and timely data entry, including photographic documentation as needed. Bathing and providing basic husbandry and direct assistance with the animals. Ensures basic maintenance tasks are performed in a timely fashion to ensure the smooth functioning of the department.
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All final-round candidates will need to complete a background check and drug test.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Elisabeth Manwiller, Deputy Director, at emanwiller@berksarl.org.