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About the Role
Getting animals to and from various locations, whether between ACC sites, hospitals, spay/neuter clinics, and even homes, is an important part of ACC’s functions. Animals need to receive their services expediently and with careful handling and consideration. The Animal Transporter is responsible for driving those animals to where they need to be, ensuring their safety and comfort along the way. The Animal Transporter must use great critical thinking skills to ensure their trips are on time and be expert communicators to keep various point people updated on their status. Above all, the Animal Transporter must be gentle and patient, understanding that transport can be a stressful situation for any animal, and doing whatever necessary to keep the animals in their care as comfortable as possible.
Responsibilities
- Work cooperatively with various ACC departments, programs, volunteers and external partners including ASPCA, spay/neuter facilities, and ACC’s hospital partners.
- Using excellent time-management, prioritize and respond to assignments for animal transports within the 5 boroughs of New York City.
- Review all animal documentation prior to transport and upon arrival, liaising with point people on either end; addressing any issues that may arise.
- Oversee routine maintenance of the transport van which may include bringing the van to and from scheduled appointments while ensuring that animals are provided with a comfortable, safe transport between locations, in a clean, secure vehicle and always adhering to best practices for companion animal transports.
- Handle various species of animals using low stress handling techniques, including companion animals, native wildlife, exotic pets, and occasional farm animals.
- Ensure that animals are provided with a comfortable, safe transport between locations.
- Maintain a clean driving record and practice safe driving habits.
- Be a proactive resource to the community, promoting ACC services and information aimed at adoption, surrender prevention, free vaccine clinics, food bank, low cost and free spay/neuter, and TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return).
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- 6 months animal handling experience required.
- Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record required.
- Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs daily.
- Availability to modify schedule as needed to meet the needs of the organization including on-call responsibilities.
- Must be comfortable handling a variety of species and animal temperaments.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Fear Free certification within 30 days of hire.
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Gentle and patient handling
- Time-management
- Low stress handling techniques
- Safe driving habits
- Customer service
- Expert communicator
- Team player
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Composure in emotional situations
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
- Union position
Experience Level
- 6 months animal handling experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Benefits
- Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package including vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay.
- Open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium.
- 401K and Pension
- Life Insurance
- On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks.
- Periodic all staff trainings (safety, DEI, cross training, growth opportunities).
- Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
About the Company
- ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC.
- ACC touches the lives of nearly 30,000 animals each year.
- ACC is more than an animal shelter; it is a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact.
- With a 90% placement rate, ACC’s progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of animals.
- ACC strives to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (New Hope partners).
- ACC also helps keep NYC communities safe and rescues animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping its doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.
- ACC offers many low-cost services to pets and people in need.
- ACC provides compassionate end-of-life services for people who cannot afford to go to a private veterinary office but still want to provide a professional and peaceful transition for their beloved pet.