On-Call Certified Animal Safety Representative (Domestic, USA)

American Humane•Los Angeles, CA

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 organization is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace and encourages high-performing applicants from all backgrounds to apply. For nearly 150 years, American Humane Society has led the way in protecting animals and strengthening the bonds between animals and people. We respond first when animals need rescue, shelter, or protection. Through our groundbreaking programs – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” certification in Hollywood to our farm and conservation welfare standards – we set the highest level of care and compassion in animal protection. Working at American Humane Society means being part of something bigger. With offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, we provide a supportive, professional environment where your work makes a real difference in animals’ lives.

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
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 able to work outdoors in rough terrain, and the ability to work in a variety of climatic conditions.
Requires the ability to work 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.

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
Broad knowledge and familiarity with range of animals, from horses to snakes and spiders, fish, dogs, birds, goats and cats
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.
Work effectively with animal trainers, production executives, crew members and occasionally the 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 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.
Use reports to enable post production staff to determine whether a production will receive the AH end credit certification, “No Animals Were Harmed®”, provide information for the written review and determine a rating.
Use reports as an accountability record regarding the treatment of the animal(s).
Communicate and use 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.
Act as liaison to local agencies that have jurisdiction over animal welfare issues.
Research a species to perform effectively on an assignment if needed.
Contact the Hollywood program office for instruction and/or experienced advice when dealing with dangerous animal action, i.e. explosives, stunts, pyrotechnics or any type of animal action that has the potential for serious injury.
Read the script 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.
Receive available information from the scheduling department/production regarding production contacts, geographical locations, potentially dangerous animal action, wrangler / trainer information, prior problems (good or bad) with the company/trainer/animal species/etc. as the information applies to their work with American Humane.
Receive all necessary paperwork.
Sign confidentiality papers regarding the production.
Turn in all reports on time and complete per the Report Writing policy.