Vantaggi
Working with the animals is the only good part of the job.
Svantaggi
This organization values two things: profit and public opinion. AC/ACTs are treated terribly and paid next to nothing, live outcomes and quality animal care are not top priorities for management, and there is no room for growth. They have an 'open door policy' so you're allowed to voice your concerns, however those concerns are never dealt with or improved. We are asked to do the impossible almost every day (for example, be in two places at once or take in more animals than we have space for) and it is exhausting. Since COVID, management has been able to work from home so there is often no supervisor on site which is unacceptable. Subpar employees are tolerated and even rewarded, while exceptional employees are ignored. Management is lazy and does not actually understand the demands of the job.