Our People Make a Difference
If you’re interested in working here, we totally get it. We love this place ourselves. Please take a look at our open positions and let us know how you might be able to add to our team. We are currently providing sign-on and retention bonuses for all positions.
Animal Caregiver
Join our team and help bring people and pets together! This position performs high quality animal care, daily cleaning, feeding, walking, assisting with medical care, and other related shelter duties. Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent. Previous animal handling experience preferred. This position includes weekend hours and starts at $15/hour. The APA also offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees to support the health and wellbeing of our team and their families.
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Registered Veterinary Technician
Join a caring team and make a difference for animals and the people who love them! This position provides medical care and assists veterinarians with procedures and surgery. Monitor the health and well-being of animals at the adoption center and assist with shelter medicine. Requirements include current Missouri Vet Tech license, or ability to obtain MO license. This position starts at $19/hour commensurate with experience. The APA also offers a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees to support the health and wellbeing of our team and their families.
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Vet Assistant
The Vet Assistant will help implement and maintain superior animal health standards in accordance with Animal Protective Association of Missouri policies and procedures. The Vet Assistant is responsible for administering medical treatments and vaccinations, assisting a veterinarian in the clinic and surgery, and providing care to animals at the Adoption Center.
Read MoreOrganizational Culture
The APA is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization where all employees, volunteers, and customers feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunities for employment, growth, and advancement in all areas of the organization.
The culture of the APA is built on trust, compassion, accountability, joy, support, and respect. We continually invest in the personal and professional growth of our team members and value innovation and new ideas that make it possible for us to meet the needs of the community we serve.
Benefits Overview
Benefits are an important part of your overall compensation. The APA offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families.
Here are some of the core benefits offered to APA employees:
- Sign-on and retention bonuses
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Discounted Adoption Fees
- Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, and holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness Stipend
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible and Accomodating Schedules
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Pet Bereavement Time Off
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