On Call Certified Animal Safety Representative BC

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.

• Wilmington, NC
• Philadelphia, PA
• Pittsburgh, PA

Candidates with horse related experience with a willingness to travel and close proximity to a major airport.

• Vancouver, BC, Canada
• London, England
• Central Europe

Candidates with horse related experience with a willingness to travel and close proximity to a major airport.

American Humane Society’s renowned No Animals Were Harmed® program has multiple On‑Call opportunities available with training. The organization seeks individuals with a Doctor of 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.

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:
  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 to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of the animal action, how it was achieved, and all safety precautions that were set in place.
• Communication and Diplomacy:
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and 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 when an incident requires adjudication.
• Location of Work Assignments: CASRs must work locally and nationally, be available for travel to various locations throughout the country on an as‑needed basis, and may require international travel with a passport.
• Research:
  Research species to perform effectively on an assignment when necessary, and contact the scheduling department for species‑specific requirements and humane care guidelines.
• Dangerous Animal Action:
  Contact the Hollywood program office for instruction and/or experienced advice for any animal action that has the potential for serious injury.
• Pre‑Production Process:
  Read scripts to determine animal action, consult with trainers or production to learn how it will be achieved, log information in the program database, arrange housing and transportation, receive instructions, sign confidentiality, and ensure all reports are turned in on time per the Report Writing policy.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT), or B.S. in Animal Science or related field.
• Diversity of experience in animal health and behavior preferred.
• Commitment to animal welfare.
• Equine knowledge and experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of a 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.
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