Careers

We are currently hiring for a number of positions at ACCT Philly! 

ACCT Philly is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider, serving the City of Philadelphia by contract. ACCT Philly manages the city’s animal shelter facility in North Philadelphia handling nearly 20,000 animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually. ACCT Philly is open each and every day of the year for pet adoptions.

ACCT Philly’s mission is to provide shelter, care and life saving efforts for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals and protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Philadelphia, providing a benefit to all of the citizens of the City regardless of race or economic status.

Benefits

ACCT Philly offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being of our team:

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including in-person options and services accessible to family members
  • Paid time off, including up to 6 sick days, 10 vacation days, and 3 personal days annually
  • Bereavement leave for both family members and pets

In addition, ACCT Philly is committed to recognizing and supporting staff:

  • Annual salary increases
  • Retention bonuses at all staff levels, provided as resources allow, in recognition of the dedication and hard work of our team
  • Annual Compassion Fatigue training

We also offer a number of unique benefits to support staff and their pets:

  • Free core vaccines for personal pets; free spay/neuter services as resources allow
  • One free adoption annually and one free private cremation annually
  • Free initial pet exam and 20% off veterinary services at VCA hospitals (including preventative care, dental consultations, vaccines, and diagnostics)
  • Access to 50% discount on Hills regular and prescription diet food

AVAILABLE POSITIONS: 

To inquire about available positions, please email jobs@acctphilly.org.

The Animal Care Attendant provides compassionate, attentive care to the animals at ACCT Philly at all times. They have primary responsibility for ensuring the well-being of animals at ACCT by providing a clean, healthy environment, nutritious food, and enrichment and activity. The ACA uses a low stress approach to help animals have as good experience in ACCT’s care as possible.

Full job description here.

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@acctphilly.org

The Animal Protection Officer (APO), will drive a vehicle to patrol streets, respond to requests for service concerning animals and perform routine and complex public safety work in the enforcement of animal control and licensing ordinances.  The APO will provide compassionate and attentive care for animals at all times; follow policy and procedure relating to vehicle and equipment inspection and maintenance; provide daily, monthly and annual reports to document activities and other animal care and control duties as necessary.

Full job description here.

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@acctphilly.org

As the region’s largest open admission shelter, ACCT Philly’s medical program depends on skilled, caring, communicative individuals in order to provide the highest level of care for its animals. The Veterinary Nurse Assistant is one of the primary positions responsible for monitoring, examining, and administering medical treatments to the shelter’s many animals. This position works alongside a team of other Medical Nurses, managers and veterinarians to ensure timely and humane care for thousands of animals every year of various species, stages of health, and dispositions in both the clinic and the shelter setting.

Full job description here.

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@acctphilly.org

ACCT Philly recognizes that even the best shelter experience is not preferred for any animal. We also recognize that our infrastructure is ill-suited to meet the needs of the 18,000 animals we care for each year. Through the recruitment, support, and coordination of a team of volunteer foster parents, the Foster Coordinator helps mitigate these challenges, improve the experience of animals in our care, and enhance opportunities for lifesaving. ACCT Philly’s foster parents enable thousands of animals each year to be cared for offsite, whether for a day or for much longer, while recovering from medical conditions, resolving shelter-induced behavior concerns, or simply waiting for a home. The Foster Coordinator oversees this cohort of individuals,
ensuring a clear, coordinated effort that maximizes the impact of our foster homes as a resource.

Full job description here.

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@acctphilly.org

Part of creating a community that is safe and humane for animals is working to connect people with support and resources to help them keep their pets as an alternative to shelter surrender. With an inclusive and equitable approach rooted in non-judgement, the Help Desk Coordinator is the first point of contact for surrender inquiries and requests for support made to ACCT Philly and Citizens for a No Kill Philadelphia. The Coordinator interfaces with the public in person, phone, and email, as well as support service partners such as veterinary clinics and boarding facilities. As a part of CNKP and ACCT Philly, the Coordinator is a bridge who is critical in targeting owner issues and providing resources and solutions, all with the aim of keeping pets and their families together.

Full job description here.

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@acctphilly.org

With an average of 6,000 ACCT Philly animals going to rescue partners each year, the role of the Lifesaving Counselor is a crucial one in ensuring as many animals as possible have appropriate, positive outcomes. As the point of contact for our wide network of rescue partners, our Lifesaving Counselor leverages their knowledge of our animals and the needs of our partners to maximize the
benefits of these relationships. They are equal parts animal expert and logistics whiz. Relying heavily on interpersonal interactions, the Lifesaving Counselor is highly organized and a great communicator.

Full job description here.

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@acctphilly.org