Right of way agent Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

This is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Animal Care and Way Station Support (70%)

Provide attentive care for all cats and kittens at the Way Station including daily feeding, cleaning, litter box maintenance and laundry

Provide behavior enrichment and daily health and behavior monitoring following ASPCA protocols

Receive and send out felines from rideshare and ASPCA drivers

Set up felines in Way Station kennels and disinfect supplies from foster caregivers

Deep clean animal kennels, equipment / supplies, exam areas and shared spaces while utilizing appropriate PPE

Animal Handling and Administrative Support (30%)

Handle and restrain animals for medical procedures utilizing the least-restraint and lowest-stress techniques possible

Accurately and promptly enter and maintain animals' medical records during examinations

Maintain and update foster program databases with exam details, medications and animal status changes, including transferring information from internal software systems and external veterinary partner records

Review and interpret electronic or written medical records and invoices to articulate animals' medical needs or concerns clearly and accurately

Assist with the preparation of health certificates, copying of medical records, and creation of adoption and foster medical discharge documents under the direction of veterinarians or veterinary technicians

Communicate veterinarians' findings about animals' conditions compassionately and in clear, simple language to staff, foster caregivers, and adopters

Administer medications (topical, oral, ophthalmic) following veterinarian or registered veterinary technician instructions and standard operating procedures

Represent the ASPCA in a professional and courteous manner at all times

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Able to understand and communicate using appropriate veterinary medical terminology

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate courteously and professionally in person, via phone, and through email

Familiarity with basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office); experience with Digitail or other veterinary and shelter software systems is a plus

Ability to remain calm, efficient, and professional under challenging or time-sensitive conditions

Able to quickly adjust focus and shift priorities based on program and patient needs; demonstrate flexibility with work assignments and unique tasks

Able to maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols

Able to lift up to 30 pounds and perform tasks requiring walking, bending, kneeling, standing, and reaching throughout a 9-hour workday

Ability to vigorously, quickly and thoroughly clean animal spaces, including pushing, pulling and using cleaning tools such as a broom and mop

Knowledge of basic animal care, low-stress handling, and disease recognition, including familiarity with veterinary hospital protocols and procedures is a plus

Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core Values :

Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals

Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes

Believes in Team - that we are stronger together

Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible

Focuses on Impact , specifically making change for animals

Compensation

The target hiring range for this temporary role is $21.25 per hour and may be modified in the future.

About Us :

The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay / neuter clinic, mobile spay / neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado : Per CO Senate Bill 23-058, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries in the initial interview. We are permitted to require / request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant may redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.