Adoption Offsite Transport Drivers

Job Description

Job Description

North Shore Animal League America is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. We are a non-profit organization and since 1944, the League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue and advocacy initiatives.

Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt over 20,000 pets into happy and loving homes.

Over the years, the League has placed over to 1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes.

We are currently seeking a full-time Adoption Offsite Transport Driver of the Mobile Units.

Ideal candidates must exhibit the ability to remain professional, courteous and objective in all situations, with a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of animals.

The driver will transport The Animal Leagues staff and animals in a safe and timely manner to off-site locations and transport trips.

Supervise staff and oversee entire adoption process and event at the location. Maintain mobile adoption units (i.e. clean, stock with supplies etc.

Select and load animals for the offsite event. Care for all animals while in their custody. Gather medical records and medications for selected offsite animals.

Screen potential adopters for adoption approval, fill out adoption paperwork, perform computer and reference checks and enter pet insurance.

Process approved applications and payments. Must be available, if selected, to go on cross country or interstate trips. Transport events include emergency rescue efforts, Tour for Life (which is a multi-week event) and transport initiatives.

Requirements :

• Must be at least 25 years of age with 5+ years driving experience
• Must have a clean driving record for the prior 3 years and must remain insurable.
• You will need to be drug tested. To drive the Mobil Units, you cannot test positive for marijuana or unprescribed medications.
• Position is Full-Time (Thursday-Sunday - 10 Hour Shifts)

Qualifications :

• Candidates must have proven customer service skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Candidates must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with the public, employees and various vendors
• Candidates must be able to travel with minimal notice
• Experience / knowledge of animal welfare : including care, handling, health, behavior, training and sheltering issues a plus

Company Description

North Shore Animal League America is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. We are a non-profit organization and since 1944, the League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue and advocacy initiatives.

Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 18,000 pets into happy and loving homes.

Over the years, the League has placed more than 1.1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes.

Company Description

North Shore Animal League America is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. We are a non-profit organization and since 1944, the League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue and advocacy initiatives.

Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 18,000 pets into happy and loving homes.

Over the years, the League has placed more than 1.1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes.