On-Call Certified Animal Safety Representative (London, England)

American Humane Society currently accepts applications for our Certified Animal Safety Representatives (CASR) on a rolling basis for all geographic locations; we will keep your application on file for a period of time, and will reach out should an opening become available in your area. We are currently hiring and recruiting on a rolling basis for our next training class with a preference for candidates that are located in/around the following areas:

• Domestic Locations: Candidates with horse related experience with a willingness to travel and close proximity to a major airport. Wilmington, NC, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA
• International Locations: Candidates with horse related experience with a willingness to travel and close proximity to a major airport. Vancouver, BC, Canada, London, England, Central Europe

American Humane Society’s renowned No Animals Were Harmed® program has multiple On-Call opportunities available with training. The organization is seeking individuals with a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) license, or B.S. in Animal Science or related field to represent the organization’s No Animals Were Harmed® program as a Certified Animal Safety Representative (CASR) on motion picture, television, commercial and new media locations.

Job Summary: Responsible for representing American Humane Hollywood’s “No Animals Were Harmed®” program on motion picture, television, commercial, and new media locations, to assure the humane treatment of animal performers, to document how the animals are housed and cared for, how various scenes and/or stunts using animal performers are accomplished. To advise regarding animal safety issues and uphold AH’s Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media. Work includes critical and sensitive contacts with animal trainers, production executives, crew members and occasionally the media.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitoring Animal Action in Filmed Media: Educate film personnel in humane matters, assist in any manner that pertains to the animals that are performing in the film, and ensure the safety and welfare of the animal(s) involved.
• Report Writing: Timely and accurate report writing is critical; the report must be detailed in a manner that gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of the animal action, how it was achieved, and all safety precautions that were set in place to achieve the safety and welfare of all animals involved.
• Communication and Diplomacy: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with diplomacy to work effectively with Hollywood program staff and production personnel, including: producers, directors, assistant directors, special effects personnel, pyrotechnics personnel, firefighters, wranglers, trainers, veterinarians, and local enforcement agencies, if an incident requires adjudication.

Location of Work Assignments: NAWH CASRs are needed to work in their local and larger geographic regions as noted above as well as be available for travel to various locations throughout the country on an as needed basis. Additionally, international travel requiring a passport may be requested at times and is optional. Work assignments are often given on short notice and are subject to change. Production assignments vary greatly in length, from one hour to several months at a time on location. Production days may be 10-12 hours. CASRs must be equipped with various types of gear to adapt to extreme and changeable weather conditions that may occur during the filming of a production.

Research: The Hollywood program will make every attempt to schedule a CASR that has experience and knowledge of the type of animal/animals that are scheduled to perform. At times the CASR may need to research a species to perform effectively on an assignment.

Essential experience, knowledge, skills and abilities: Must have one or more of the following qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT)
• B.S. in Animal Science or related field from an accredited school, or equivalent combination of experience and education

Diversity of experience in animal health and behaviour preferred. Commitment to animal welfare. Equine knowledge and experience preferred. Broad knowledge and familiarity with range of animals, from horses to snakes and spiders, fish, dogs, birds, goats and cats. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; active listening. Adept at building collaborative relationships and demonstrating diplomacy. Knowledge of special effects and stunts involving animals preferred. Work effectively without direct supervision in the field. Detail-oriented and organized. Excellent judgment. Must be able to analyse situations and make recommendations within a short period. Adept at using computer for email and writing reports. Successful completion of the American Humane Society Certified Animal Safety Representative Training Course is required.

Physical demands and work environment: To become a CASR, all selected applicants must complete and pass the CASR training during their probationary period of employment. This training lasts approximately 5 weeks and consists of approximately 1 week of classroom training and 4 weeks of on-set training. The work environment principally consists of motion picture production sound stages and off-lot motion picture production interior and exterior location sets in various types of buildings and/or outdoor locations. Requires the ability to work outdoors in rough terrain, and the ability to work in a variety of climatic conditions. The physical working environment is primarily outdoors and may require working in extreme cold, extreme heat, wet and/or humid weather conditions. Walking, climbing, balancing and standing while on location during the production of motion pictures, lifting on occasion 10 kg or more. Reaching, handling, stooping and bending when observing and recording related duties. Excellent vision from 6 meters or more. Valid driver’s license required and ability to provide own transportation to production location. Local, national and/or international travel will be required on-call, sometimes on short notice. Monitoring of production work can occur at any time of day or night and is subject to change; starting and ending times vary based on production schedule. A production day may be 10 to 12 hours.

American Humane Society’s core values define our workplace, and these values serve as the cornerstone for interactions in advancing our mission and institutional goals. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humane Society’s core values:

• Compassion – Being kind and caring in our interactions with others.
• Accountability - Holding ourselves to the highest standards. Following through on commitments and owning our actions, behaviour, and decisions.
• Respect for All – Being professional, listening to others and honouring diversity in all its forms.
• Loyalty to Mission – Staying focused on our purpose and our mission – our nation’s most vulnerable depend on us.
• Sustainability - Contributing to being a great place to work and achieving our shared mission and goals to make a difference, now and in the future.
• Honesty, Integrity, Trust – Demonstrating transparency, as trusted stewards of donor resources, supporting our leadership and one another.

American Humane Society (AHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering a welcoming, supportive workplace where our work makes a real difference in animals' lives.