Long Beach’s city budget passed September 5, and there were a few biscuits added to it for shelter animals. The City of Long Beach Animal Care Services received funding for a full-time registered veterinary technician to help with the admissions procedures and shelter population health, and converting the existing part-time outreach position to full time. Duties include marketing and advertising of all ACS programs, highlighting them through traditional and social media outlets, and keeping accurate records; scheduling and attending special events in the community and the shelter; updating the photos on the shelter’s Facebook page and other social media; respond to public inquiries; and most importantly, building relationships with rescue groups and partners to increase live outcomes for the shelter’s pets. The position also includes working closely with the behavior and rehoming team to secure positive outcomes for the shelter’s residents.
