Arizona Humane Society Looking for Animal Transport Driver at Phoenix AZ USA Full Time

Every pet deserves a good life We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees

Named “Best Nonprofit” and “Best Place to Volunteer” by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence ( Video )

Animal Transport Driver – Days off Weekly

COMBINE YOUR PASSION WITH A PURPOSE in our Transport Department

Our Transport Department is committed to providing our animals with an Excellent Experience Every Time As a member of this team, you will transport animals to and from off-site adoption locations, shelter facilities and media / adoption events by driving AHS vehicles

Our Animal Transport Drivers also assist other departments in transportation needs as directed and assist the Adoption’s Team with dog walking, creating adoption profiles, and other duties as assigned

AHS has become a safety net for the Valley’s most vulnerable pets Our comprehensive medical, behavioral rehabilitation, surrender intervention, and spay / neuter initiatives saved an additional , lives over the last six years

Each pet’s story is unique, but they all deserve a safe and comfortable ride after the journey they have been taken Remember your goal is to ensure that animals are kept in safe and humane conditions while being transported

As the Southwest’s largest shelter-based trauma hospital, your work will give second chances to pets who are routinely euthanized at other shelters across the country

You will be able to save pets like Little Foot ( click here to watch his story)

Your work will help find our adoptable animals their new forever homes

COLLABORATIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT

Our department is small, but mighty! We offer an opportunity to work alongside others with a passion for improvements to the animal welfare world and the innovative ideas to make it happen

WORK LIFE BALANCE (THREE DAYS OFF!)

Your schedule will be four – hour work days with three days off every week; giving you extra time to enjoy life outside of work! Overtime available!

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH

Investing in our staff is important to us! We want you to learn new skills and grow into the role We are a large, non-profit organization with growth opportunities across many departments

PAWS UP FOR GREAT BENEFITS!

• Competitive salary
• Medical & dental
• (k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Generous continued education allowance, including paid Fear Free certification
• Discount on veterinary services
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

A DAY IN THE LIFE AT AHS’ Transport Departments may include :

• Determines the movement of adoptable animals while ensuring the behavioral and medical criteria of each location and kennel is met
• Safely and thoughtfully handle, load, and transport dogs, cats, and critters between AHS locations, to Media / Adoption Events, or to other rescue partners

This includes adoptable animals, strays, behavioral project, and / or animals in need of medical attention

• Monitor and notate changes of the medical or behavioral conditions of each animal in the shelter database
• Provide and maintain a sanitary environment throughout interactions with each animal, ensuring that personal protective equipment is utilized and proper sanitation protocols are followed
• Provide additional assistance to shelter personnel as needed, including but not limited to transportation of animals to non-AHS facilities, delivery of mail, and delivery of supplies
• Drive safely and ensure that animals are kept in safe and humane conditions while being transported
• Review vehicle and equipment and report any issues to the Transport Supervisor
• Operate and maintain the Community Cats Program This includes ensuring eligibility for program, coordinating a safe release, and documenting all steps of the process through various software applications
• Ensure an excellent experience every time for the animals and people of our community by responding to inquiries from the general public related to Community Cats, shelter donations, as well as internal communications regarding animal and supply transfers

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must love working with pets and people
• Valid Arizona driver’s license
• Must be years of age
• One year of prior work experience
• Experience with animal handling is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Safe and humane animal handling skills are required
• Work well both independently and cooperatively as part of team

Language Skills : Able to speak, read and write English

Mathematical Skills : Ability to perform basic mathematical skills

Computer Skills : Data entry and Outlook

Other Skills, Abilities and Qualifications : Regular attendance, punctuality and access to reliable transportation required

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive vehicles, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to pounds to a height of feet There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes;

occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program Pre-employment background check and drug screening required

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