On-Call Certified Animal Safety Representative

On-Call Certified Animal Safety Representative (Vancouver)

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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:
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Austin, TX
• International Locations:
  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Calgary, AB, Canada
  • Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • London, England
  • Prague, CZ

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.

American Humane Society is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace. As we seek to fill this position, we encourage high-performing applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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.

• 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. Reports 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.
  
  Reports also serve as an accountability record regarding the treatment of the animal(s).

• 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. May need to act as liaison to local agencies that have jurisdiction over animal welfare issues.

• Location of Work Assignments

  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…