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FOAS is hiring!
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) works in partnership with Oakland Animal Services (OAS) and is hiring for several positions, including:
Please click the corresponding link for more information on the specific position and how to apply.
OAS seeks Registered Veterinary Technician
Oakland Animal Services is the open admission shelter for the City of Oakland. In the last two years, OAS has grown the veterinary team to two full-time veterinarians and three registered veterinary technicians. The needs of the veterinary team are also supported by contracts with 24-hour emergency veterinary services and external support for some spay/neuter and general medicine. The person hired for this position will be joining a compassionate and dedicated team that is helping to increase lifesaving for shelter animals and providing services to low-income pet guardians when possible, to help keep animals with their families.
As a pilot shelter in the Human Animal Social Services (HASS) program, OAS has introduced equity focused shelter-intake and community-serving programs, such as providing access to veterinary care. Through a recent grant, OAS is creating a voucher program to partner with local vet clinics to assist owned animals with urgent needs. Through support from Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS), OAS has created an Outcome Team, made up of the Foster, Adoption, Transfer and Behavior Coordinators, to focus on hard-to-place animals and reduce length of stay, resulting in a greater than 90% live release rate for shelter animals.
- A skilled clinical technician. You will be expected to support veterinarians in various medical and surgical procedures, and perform other technical veterinary services independently with minimal or no direct supervision
- A team player! You will be part of a great, collaborative team that promotes teamwork, communication, and cooperation with all other departments
- Aware of critical care and shelter operations.? You will be expected to work alongside animal health care experts and have knowledge of general veterinary medical practices and procedures to treat injured or sick animals
- Skilled at leading volunteers and other employees. You may need to provide direction to others on the team.
- Well-organized, with the ability to do accurate work with great attention to detail. Your work requires precision and accuracy, particularly with basic drug and fluid calculations
OAS seeks Veterinarian
Oakland Animal Services (OAS) is the open admission shelter for the City of Oakland. In the last two years, OAS has grown the veterinary team to two full-time veterinarians and three registered veterinary technicians. The needs of the veterinary team are also supported by contracts with 24-hour emergency veterinary services and external support for some spay/neuter and general medicine. The person hired for this will be joining a compassionate and dedicated team that is helping increase lifesaving for shelter animals and providing services to low-income pet guardians when possible, to help keep animals with their families.
As a pilot shelter in the Human Animal Social Services (HASS) program, OAS has introduced equity focused shelter-intake and community-serving programs, such as providing access to veterinary care. Through a recent grant, OAS is creating a voucher program to partner with local vet clinics to assist owned animals with urgent needs. Through support from Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS), OAS has created an Outcome Team, made up of the Foster, Adoption, Transfer and Behavior Coordinators, to focus on hard-to-place animals and reduce length of stay, resulting in a greater than 90% live release rate for shelter animals.
The OAS Animal Control Officers (ACOs) significantly increased their capacity to investigate and prosecute animal cruelty cases. The veterinary team plays an integral role in supporting these investigations, as well as being supported by a contract vet who specializes in forensic medicine. At the same time, the ACOs focus much of their time connecting with pet guardians who need support. It’s an exciting time for OAS as we shift from a reactionary model to one that is community serving. The person hired for this position will play a key role in shaping OAS’s approach to access to care for low-income pet guardians, while helping build a sustainable veterinary program to support lifesaving for shelter animals.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Pragmatic and able to make the most of limited resources. You will need to evaluate treatment options and make effective diagnostic decisions in an environment with limited funding.
- A skilled communicator that understands how to reach a variety of audiences. Oakland is a diverse community with many different stakeholder groups, you will interact with members of the public, volunteers, and other city employees in the course of work.
- Caring and compassionate with a positive attitude. You will handle and treat sick or injured animals, and support pet owners during both exciting and difficult times.
- A strong problem solver. You will encounter unexpected or challenging situations that require you to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
FOAS seeks Dog Foster Coordinator
Under general supervision, the Foster Coordinator is responsible, as part of the foster team, for developing and administering the foster program primarily for large dogs from Oakland Animal Services (OAS). With approximately 40% of OAS dogs in foster care, the Foster Coordinator will also be tasked with improving the adoption program for foster dogs to better engage foster volunteers in the marketing and adoption process. Since OAS launched the foster program in 2020, it has helped OAS increase the live release rate for dogs from 84% in 2020 to over 90% today.
Through support from Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS), OAS has created an Outcome Team, made up of the Foster, Adoption, Transfer and Behavior Coordinators, to focus on placing animals and reducing length of stay. The Dog Foster Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the Outcome Team, OAS leadership and it’s veterinary team.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, flexible and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
More information, including salary, benefits, and how to apply
Show your love for Oakland’s animals + the town!
For one week only, our new limited-release Friends of Oakland Animal Services Oakland-grown design is now available! “Pawsitively Oakland” shirts are available in a variety of styles and colors with $8 from each sale supporting FOAS and OAS. Purchase your shirts now at www.float.org/foas.
FOAS seeks Adoption Coordinator
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services seeks a full-time Adoption Coordinator to facilitate on-site and off-site adoptions for animals from Oakland Animal Services. Since 2020, OAS has made great strides in improving the experience of potential adopters and increasing lifesaving. The adoption rate for dogs and cats has tripled since that time.
Work with a great team! For more information including details on how to apply click here.
OAS provides veterinary care for 132 pets at June community outreach clinic
At our community outreach clinic this month held at Arroyo Viejo Park, 100 dogs and 32 cats in Oakland received free medical care from our veterinary team, including vaccinations, microchips, and veterinary exams. Pet food and supplies such as collars, leashes, harnesses, and tags were also provided to pet guardians at no cost.
We are so grateful to Councilmembers Loren Taylor and Treva Reid for supporting this effort. We also certainly could not have done this without all the help from our amazing volunteers and staff. Thank you all so very much. Stay tuned for our next community outreach clinic date!
Free veterinary outreach clinic on Sunday June 12, 2022
Oakland Animal Services is holding a free community outreach clinic for Oakland residents at Arroyo Viejo Park (7701 Krause Ave, Oakland) on Sunday June 12, 2022 from 10am to 2pm.
Pet guardians will receive veterinary exams for their pets, as well as vaccinations, microchips, pet tags, and pet food and supplies, at no cost.
We are so grateful to Councilmembers Loren Taylor and Treva Reid, for supporting this effort.
Please feel free to come by and/or share this information with pet guardians who may need support for veterinary care and supplies for their pets!
OAS kennels are full! Come on by to adopt a large dog
We need your help! All of our dog kennels are completely full and we have new animals entering the shelter every day. We have an unprecedented number of large dogs (almost 100!) currently available for adoption, and we urgently need homes for these dogs.
Please come by to adopt a large dog! We have wonderful dogs to fit your household and lifestyle, and our matchmakers will help you find the perfect match.
We are extending our adoption hours this week, May 5-8, and will be open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 12 to 7pm, and Sunday from 12 to 3pm. Additionally, thanks to Bissell Empty the Shelters, adoption fees will be just $20 for all animals.
Check out the Adoptable Pets and How to Adopt links in our bio to learn more about our adoptable animals and adoption process. Please help spread the word!