Veterinarian
Rutherford County, Tennessee

Position Available: Veterinarian
Department: PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Starting Salary: $ 52,000
Application Deadline: Until Filled

Job Summary: The purpose of this classification is to perform under general direction professional, managerial, and administrative duties involved in prevention and control of communicable diseases among animals. Performs other related duties as required. Responsible for directing care for nearly 10,000 animals a year, must train and educate other staff members in disease control measures and protocols. Must be able to perform 10-15 surgeries including spays and neuters each day, provide examinations for sick and injured stray animals, and also healthy adoptable animals. Must be willing/able to perform pediatric spay and neuters. Works closely with the PAWS Director to develop policies and procedures relative to the organization's purpose, providing care for stray and homeless animals of Rutherford County. Reports to PAWS Director.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college, supplemented by two (2) years of prior experience and/or training involving provision of veterinary services; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid license to practice Veterinary Medicine in Tennessee. Must possess and maintain a valid class "D" Tennessee driver's license.

To download an employment application or view a full job description log on to: http://www.rutherfordcountytn.gov/hr/jobs.htm.

To apply, please send a resume and completed application to:

Human Resources
303 North Church Street
Suite 200
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

NACA Website Posting End Date: 04/03/10

Administrative Assistant
Owensboro, Kentucky

Daviess County Animal Control

Daviess County Fiscal Court is seeking applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant in the Department of Animal Control.

Position requires excellent communication, computer and organizational skills. Responsibilities include serving citizens with adoption and redemption of animals; assisting with foster home placement and rescues; responsible for all monies and receipts collected; general clerical/administrative duties.

High school diploma or GED and one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination; valid Kentucky driver's license required. Starting salary $13.54, excellent benefits.

Applications will be accepted through March 12, 2010, and may be picked up and returned to the Human Resource Manager, Room 202, Courthouse, KY 42303, or may be accessed at www.daviessky.org. EOE

NACA Website Posting End Date: 04/03/10

Animal Control Officer, Senior
Newport News, VA

The City of Newport News is recruiting for an Animal Control Officer, Senior. This position performs a wide variety of complex work or assignments requiring significant expertise in animal control and enforcement. The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 5 -7 years of experience in animal control and at least two (2) years as an Animal Control Officer II with the City of Newport News or equivalent experience with another animal control or similar agency.

Anticipated hiring range is $33,345 - $38,347. For more detailed information and to apply, logon to www.jobs-nngov.com. Position closes March 12, 2010.

EOE

NACA Website Posting End Date: 03/30/10

Dog Care Manager
Reno, Nevada

Nevada Humane Society

The Dog Care Manager will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of up to 200 dogs in the shelter, for ensuring that dogs are made ready for adoption in a timely manner, for the cleanliness of the shelter, and for the management of the animal care staff, to actively support adoption efforts and to function as a member of the management team for the organization. Requires enthusiastic support of the no-kill philosophy, 4+ previous management experience. College education preferred, three years of public contact work, preferable working with animals. Nevada Humane Society is an 80-employee, 501c3 organization that found homes for some 9,500 companion animals in 2009. We are located in Reno, NV. More info on our website: http://www.nevadahumanesociety.org.

Send resume in confidence to: dkelly@nevadahumanesociety.org

NACA Website Posting End Date: 03/25/10

Experienced Animal Services Officer
Federal Way, WA

$3,756-$4,753/month Opens 02/18/10. Closes 3/12/10

One position open, concerned w/prevention & elimination of conflicts between animals & community. On routine basis enforce state/local laws & ordinances to protect the safety & rights of the public & welfare of animals; Perform tasks/responsibilities to include responding to reports of vicious animals, animal cruelty, animal pick-up and confinement, responding to property damage complaints, inspection of containment facilities, preparing reports, representing the City at public hearings, testifying in court, and performing some vaccines and sanitizing activities. The bulk of the work is performed in the field driving a department vehicle and responding to reported violations or area of need.

Education/Experience: 1 yr. exp. as animal control/service officer for a Municipal or County agency; High school diploma or GED, AA degree preferred. Experience involving intensive public contact is desirable. Possession of, or ability to obtain a Washington drivers license and evidence of prior safe driving record required. Successful completion of police department background investigation; Ability to pass psychological interview, medical and polygraph examinations. Attendance at the Animal Control Officer Academy sponsored by the Washington Animal Control Association is preferred and will be required within one year of hire date.

Bonus of $1,000; to be paid in two $500 installments with the first being upon employment and the second upon completion of probationary period.

To apply, submit REQUIRED City Of Federal Way application form, prescreening questionnaire, personal history statement, resume and cover letter to Civil Service Commission Secretary/Chief Examiner. Application materials available at City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. So./P.O. Box 9718, Federal Way, WA 98063 or by calling 253-835-2531. Written test will be on April 7, 2010 at 10:00am at Federal Way City Hall.

For more information, log onto

http://www.cityoffederalway.com/Page.aspx?page=126

NACA Website Posting End Date: 03/21/10

Animal Control Officer II
Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

2 positions open
Regular Full Time
Salary $22.73/hr

Closes 2/25/10 5:00 PM

For further information about this or other open positions, please contact Human Resources (907) 459-1202

To view the position recruitment go to http://co.fairbanks.ak.us/JobVacancies/

NACA Website Posting End Date: 03/14/10