On-Call Certified Animal Safety Representative (Pennsylvania)

American Humane•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

American Humane Society 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. The role involves ensuring the humane treatment of animal performers, documenting their housing and care, and advising on animal safety issues. This position requires strong communication and diplomacy skills to work effectively with various production personnel and potentially local agencies. Assignments can be on short notice, vary in length, and may require travel, including international travel. The CASR will be responsible for researching species, understanding animal action in scripts, and reporting on all aspects of animal safety and welfare during filming. The goal is to educate film personnel and ensure the safety and welfare of animals involved, ultimately determining if a production receives the 'No Animals Were Harmed®' certification.

Requirements

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
Commitment to animal welfare
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
Work effectively without direct supervision in the field
Detail-oriented and organized
Excellent judgment
Must be able to analyze 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
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to provide own transportation to production location
Must be equipped with various types of gear to adapt to extreme and changeable weather conditions
Must complete and pass the CASR training during their probationary period of employment.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with horse related experience with a willingness to travel and close proximity to a major airport.
Diversity of experience in animal health and behavior preferred
Equine knowledge and experience preferred
Knowledge of special effects and stunts involving animals preferred

Responsibilities

Represent American Humane Hollywood’s “No Animals Were Harmed®” program on motion picture, television, commercial, and new media locations.
Assure the humane treatment of animal performers.
Document how the animals are housed and cared for.
Document how various scenes and/or stunts using animal performers are accomplished.
Advise regarding animal safety issues and uphold AH’s Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media.
Monitor 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.
Ensure the safety and welfare of the animal(s) involved.
Write timely and accurate detailed reports that give a comprehensive understanding of the animal action, how it was achieved, and all safety precautions.
Communicate and use diplomacy to work effectively with Hollywood program staff and production personnel.
Act as liaison to local agencies that have jurisdiction over animal welfare issues, if an incident requires adjudication.
Work in their local and larger geographic regions as well as be available for travel to various locations throughout the country on an as needed basis.
Research a species to perform effectively on an assignment if necessary.
Contact the Hollywood program office for instruction and/or experienced advice for dangerous animal action.
Read scripts to determine the animal action that is being filmed.
Contact the trainer and/or production to determine how the scripted animal action will be achieved.
Log pre-production information in the Hollywood program database.
Turn in all reports on time and complete per the Report Writing policy.