As Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter, we are committed to protecting animals and addressing the growing demand for animal control facility space. Our mission has taken a giant leap forward with the opening of our cutting-edge New Animal Services location, scheduled for December 2023. This 21,850-sf facility represents a significant upgrade, designed to meet Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) guidelines and regulations, and it boasts sustainability features aligned with the city’s electrification goals, including a pursuit of LEED Gold certification.

　　Now, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team at both our Main campus and the groundbreaking New Animal Services facility. We are currently seeking a Full -Time Certified Surgical Technician.

　　Here’s what we ask of you to take our Surgical Team to the next level.

　　Veterinary Technician Certification - required

　　Animal care and customer service experience - preferred

　　Benefits Full Time:

　　Paid time off

　　7 paid holidays

　　Health, Dental, & Vision

　　Disability Insurance - Short and long-term disability

　　Life & AD&D Insurance

　　Accident & Critical Illness

　　HSA/FSA

　　Retirement: 401(k) & ROTH plan

　　Along with traditional benefits, the ARL employees also receive a variety of other benefits within our organization and outside our organization; these benefits include:

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　Discounted Pet Food

　　Discounted Pet Insurance

　　20% off Animal House purchases (retail shop)

　　25% off 4-week training classes for your pets

　　Employee Veterinary Assistance Program

　　Free yearly vaccinations

　　Microchips at cost

　　Heartworm screening -$5 per pet

　　Annual Heartworm preventative at cost

　　Other services upon request