IHS
Employment
Do you love animals? Help us help them! The Idaho Humane Society, an equal opportunity employer, is looking for dedicated professionals who have a desire to make our community a better place for the animals.
The Idaho Humane Society is a community-supported open-door facility that provides shelter, medical care, adoption services and much more to nearly 11,000 animals annually. Since its inception in 1945, the Idaho Humane Society has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in the community and boasts some of the best adoption rates nationally.
The mission of the Idaho Humane Society is to advocate for the welfare and responsible care of animals, protect them from neglect and cruelty, and promote humane awareness of, and compassion for, all living creatures. Become a member of the team providing love, care, and protection for the animals of our community.
Unless specified otherwise, please complete our employment application form if you are interested in any of the jobs listed below. Email the application and a resume to [email protected] or mail or hand-deliver it to:
Jobs
c/o Idaho Humane Society
1300 S Bird Street
Boise, ID 83709
job openings as of May 8, 2024
Medical Center Front Desk Customer Service Associate
Part-Time
The Veterinary Clinic Front Desk Customer Service Associate is responsible for assisting the public in our Medical Center located at 1300 S. Bird Street. This includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, and answering customer questions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet customers upon arrival with a friendly and welcoming attitude
- Answer customer questions
- Process Medical Center appointments
Read the full job description here.
Adoption Center Front Desk Customer Service Associate
Full-Time
The Adoption Center Front Desk Customer Service Associate is responsible for assisting the public in our adoption center located at 1300 S. Bird Street. This includes answering phones, answering customer
questions, and processing adoptions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet customers upon arrival with a friendly and welcoming attitude
- Answer customer questions
- Process adoptions, both on and offsite
Read the full job description here.
Animal Care Attendant
Part Time or Full Time
The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for the overall daily care of animals within the shelter. This includes maintaining clean and orderly animal housing and work areas, daily feeding and well-being of animals, and assisting the public.
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of the shelter, following a daily schedule and on an as-needed basis throughout the day.
- Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent. Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to supervisor and veterinarians.
- Provide proper feeding and care to animals, including administering medications, if required, and animal enrichment, including walks, play time, etc.
Animal Care & Control Clerk
Part Time
The Animal Care & Control Clerk (customer service) is responsible for assisting the public at our Dorman Street facility. This includes answering phones, processing animal intake and redemptions, and assisting in lost animal searches.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet customers upon arrival with a friendly and welcoming attitude
- Process animal intakes, which includes: strays, owner surrenders, transfers, seized/protective custody, return adopts, and wildlife
- Process redemptions and serve citations, if applicable
Animal Care & Control Officer
Full-Time
Dispatch/Client Service
- Has a general knowledge, or is able to quickly learn, all City, County and State animal control related ordinances and laws
- Answer public queries regarding animal control related matters both over the phone and in person
- Represents the Society in a professional and courteous manner at all times
- General knowledge of breeds of species found in the Treasure Valley
- General animal handling knowledge
- Ability to relate well with the public under adverse conditions and stressful situations
Shelter Veterinarian
FULL TIME
$10,000 sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance available
The Shelter Veterinarian is responsible for the daily care and treatment of all shelter animals. This includes, but is not limited to, diagnosing and developing treatment plans for unowned shelter patients, completing surgeries for shelter animals, working with animal control regarding suspected animal
cruelty/neglect, caring for foster animals, participating in TNR for feral/community cats, managing and minimizing outbreaks of infectious disease, and treating ill shelter patients in an inpatient setting without
overnight care.
What Makes the Idaho Humane Society Unique?
- Our leadership team is constantly seeking to improve protocols and procedures based on new research, guidelines on best practices, and consultations with university shelter medicine faculty/residents.
- With multiple experienced veterinarians in the organization, we can share cases, solicit second (and third) opinions, and collaborate without judgment.
Shelter Vet Tech
FULL TIME
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
Up to $4,000 for CVT
Up to $3,000 for non-certified, depending on experience
The Shelter Technician is responsible for the daily care of all hospitalized shelter animals and injury/ isolation animals. This includes medical treatment and maintaining a clean, healthy environment for the animals. The Shelter Technician will work closely with the Shelter Veterinarian.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for complete care of any and all shelter animals hospitalized in treatment area.
- Perform medical care as requested by Shelter Veterinarian in a timely manner.
- Administer anesthesia and monitor animals undergoing surgery
Community Medicine and Surgery Veterinarian
FULL TIME
Up to $60,000 sign on bonus and/or relocation assistance available
What makes us different
- Excellent work life balance – no night call or overnight shifts!
- Less stress – our veterinary wages are not commission based!
- We say yes when others say no! We primarily serve people and their pets that would otherwise be unable to receive care elsewhere through various programs like low cost spay and neuter, household income based sliding scale fees, payment plans, and financial assistance grants.
Requirements
- Must possess a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
- Currently licensed in Idaho to practice veterinary medicine or ability to obtain license upon hire; must be qualified and eligible to obtain Idaho state pharmacy license and DEA license
- Able to work four 10 hour shifts (for full-time); Per Diem work available
What’s in it for you
- Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 commensurate with experience, plus additional pay available if you pick up a shift that needs coverage
- Up to $60,000 sign on bonus and/or relocation assistance available.
- Comprehensive medical benefits – IHS pays the majority of employee medical insurance. Your cost is just $10 per pay period.
- 401k with employer match – we match 100% of the first 5% you contribute.
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If you ready to make a difference and join our IHS family, please visit our website at idahohumanesociety.org and send your resume to [email protected].
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