Methuen Adoption Center - Animal Welfare Specialist
Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
$20/hrOnsiteFull Time
MSPCA-Angell: Provides veterinary medical care and animal welfare services.
1+ YOERequires at least one year of customer service or client care experience, excellent judgment and interpersonal skills, and willingness to work with animals; animal handling experience preferred.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Provides comprehensive cancer treatment and conducts oncological research.
1+ YOEProvide clinical care and treatment for research animals, perform handling/restraint and identification, monitor colonies, maintain health records and databases; 1 year lab animal facility experience and HS diploma required; AALAS LAT preferred.
PetcoNasdaq: WOOF: Pet specialty retailer of supplies, food, and veterinary services.
1+ YOEMinimum 1 year caring for companion animals, completion of Petco Animal Care Certification, strong animal husbandry and customer service skills, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School: Regional high school providing agricultural and technical career education.
Responsible for daily supervision and care of large animals (cattle and livestock). Requires Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer and Pesticides/Applicator licenses within probation, OSHA 30, CORI/SAFIS/SORI checks, HS diploma/equivalent, and practical animal-care experience.
Boston University: Private research university providing higher education degree programs.
High school diploma or GED required; previous experience preferred but not required. Requires animal care, record keeping, communication, and computer skills.
Charles River LaboratoriesNYSE: CRL: Provides research models and services for pharmaceutical drug development.
High school diploma or GED required; laboratory animal husbandry, cage sanitation, animal handling, health monitoring, and QA documentation experience preferred; ALAT certification preferred.
Community Animal Hospital: Veterinary hospital and pet boarding facility in Shrewsbury.
1+ YOE1+ year hands-on animal care experience, must be 18+, basic computer skills, customer-service experience preferred, available nights/weekends/holidays.
UMass Chan Medical School: Public medical school providing education and biomedical research.
High school diploma required; ability to travel to off-site locations; basic computer skills; able to work around allergens, hazards, and animals; PPE required.
Alliance Animal Health: Owns and operates a national network of veterinary hospitals.
0.5+ YOE6+ months animal care experience, able to handle and restrain dogs and cats, recognize illness signs, follow cleaning protocols, lift heavy items, and communicate clearly.
Beth Israel Lahey Health: Integrated regional healthcare provider operating hospitals and clinical centers.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 1–3 years related experience including 2 years with laboratory animals, basic animal procedures, computer familiarity, English proficiency, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Tufts University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
1+ YOEOne year related experience; HS diploma or equivalent; ability to work in a team; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; basic computer skills; animal care and handling knowledge preferred.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Private research university focused on science, engineering, and technology.
2+ YOEAssociate's degree and 2+ years as an animal care attendant in a vivarium required; bachelor's preferred. Must obtain ALAT certification within two years and work flexible weekends and holidays.
Harvard University: Provides higher education and conducts advanced academic research.
High school diploma or GED, ability to lift 25 lb, basic digital proficiency, English fluency, willingness to obtain AALAS ALAT certification within 18 months and complete occupational health screening.
Museum of Science: A science museum providing interactive exhibits and educational programs.
Animal care knowledge; public engagement; computer record keeping; ability to lift 50 pounds, use PPE and tools safely, work weekends and holidays, and obtain annual negative TB testing.
ShotVet: Mobile clinics providing low-cost pet vaccinations and preventative care.
No experience required; paid training provided. Requires a valid driver's license, high school diploma or GED, animal handling ability, reliability, teamwork, and ability to lift 40 pounds.
UMass Chan Medical School: A public medical school providing health education and research.
High school diploma or equivalent, basic Microsoft Office skills, ability to travel to off-site locations, ability to work with allergens/biological hazards and wear PPE, able to perform heavy lifting and sustained standing.
NovartisNew York Stock Exchange: NVS: Develops and manufactures innovative prescription medicines for patients.
Veterinary degree required with deep expertise in laboratory animal medicine and welfare. Requires governance, enterprise risk, external partner oversight, audits, due diligence, and senior stakeholder leadership experience.
Student - NH Audubon Animal Care Specialist (Work-Study Only)
Manchester or New Hampshire
$13-$15/hrOnsitePart Time, Work-Study Only
Southern New Hampshire University: Provides accredited online and on-campus undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Current SNHU enrollment and work-study financial aid required. Reliable transportation, public communication skills, and ability to bend, stoop, and lift 25 lbs. Animal care experience preferred; training provided.