To support the emergency response and veterinary teams in handling emergencies (including night and weekend emergencies), animal rescue, and PETA India’s sterilisation and rehabilitation operations and to support cruelty case work through inspections and assisting law enforcement

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports To:

Director of Veterinary Services

Location:

Mumbai

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Handle emergencies by providing guidance to veterinary assistants and delivering effective veterinary treatment and care to animals in distress
• Maintain PETA India’s standard operating procedures (SOP) and ensure veterinary assistants adhere to them
• Work closely with PETA India’s Emergency Response Team and others involved with emergency response and ensure adherence to PETA India’s SOPs on emergency response, animal rescue, and sterilisation and rehabilitation work
• Maintain stocks of veterinary medicines and equipment and ensure proper storage and maintenance of supplies, including treatment kits for veterinary assistants
• Conduct timely quality and quantity checks of stock
• Ensure that veterinary records kept by the ambulance team and veterinary assistants are maintained regularly and that veterinary reports are submitted weekly
• Manage and help maintain a database of contacts and service providers
• Inspect animals, document their condition for cruelty-to-animals cases, and participate in law-enforcement activities, including raids and rescues, travelling for them when necessary
• Coordinate professional development training on animal handling, restraint, first aid, and other skill sets required by veterinary assistants for providing emergency response, rescue, and rehabilitation services
• Be available for a rota that will involve night and weekend work
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Veterinary graduate degree approved by the Veterinary Council of India
• Prior experience in a similar role, including working with stray animals, preferred
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and a high-pressure environment.
• General knowledge of handling veterinary emergency, rescue, and rehabilitation work
• Compassion, responsibility, and self-motivation
• Fluency in written and verbal Hindi and English
• Knowledge of other local Indian languages a plus
• Computer proficiency
• Passion for working to end cruelty to animals and helping animals in need
• Outgoing and personable manner with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, including multi-tasking
• Ability to deal professionally with animal-protection organisations, volunteers, other contacts, and the general public
• Ability and willingness to travel independently, as needed, to handle cruelty, emergency, rescue, and rehabilitation work
• Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA India’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for the group’s positions on issues professionally
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply:

To apply for a position with PETA India, complete this form.

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To manage incoming calls and the front desk of PETA India, handle the general e-mail account, provide basic guidance on certain animal emergencies, coordinate general responses to non-member hard copy letters – ensuring quality, helpful, and accurate responses to PETA India members and the general public – and handle other administrative work, all in a professional manner

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Location:

Mumbai

Reports To:

Manager of Administration and Systems

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage the PETA India reception in a professional manner, including the following duties:
  • Maintain a neat, clean, and approachable office front desk
  • Be the friendly first point of contact for external vendors or other guests visiting the office premises
  • Offer guests staying for longer than a few minutes a drink of water, tea, or coffee or other vegan refreshments
  • Maintain a register of guests visiting the office and ensure adherence to security procedures
  • Answer incoming calls on the office landline, forward calls to other staff where necessary, and maintain a call record of the same
  • Ensure phone calls and queries are answered professionally and efficiently and as per the standard operating procedure (SOP)
  • Update the SOP as required and run changes by your supervisor for approval
  • Check the office voicemail every hour in case of animal emergencies and pass on calls to the concerned staff member or reply to them yourself where appropriate
  • Receive couriers on behalf of staffers and ensure their internal delivery
  • Maintain a diary for incoming and outgoing couriers and ensure the registers are updated
  • Maintain an understanding and helpful attitude
• Handle administrative work in a professional manner, including the following duties:
  • Ensure staffers sign the attendance register for their in and out time
  • Update the Mumbai office attendance sheet on a daily basis
  • Ensure Mumbai staff attendance and whereabouts are accurately reflected on the shared calendar on a daily basis
  • Support your supervisor in checking and maintaining a database of staff equipment on a monthly basis and any other IT-related support
  • Coordinate and negotiate with vendors as needed
  • Maintain a neat database of contacts pertinent to the Administration department of PETA India
  • Help other departments keep databases updated as needed
  • Assist with other staff projects or provide cover in times of absence, as needed
• Manage the PETA India information account in a professional manner, including the following duties:
  • Forward or respond to all e-mails on the general PETA India information account in a timely manner using form responses and as per the SOP
  • Pass on to the relevant staff member or respond to all hard copy letters from non-members in a timely manner using form responses and as per the SOP
  • Ensure form responses are kept up to date by proactively keeping updated on campaign topics via the blog and news release sections of the PETA India website and routing any changes by the concerned staff members
  • Guide callers on basic animal emergency and cruelty case queries per the SOP, passing cases on to the relevant teams as needed
  • Perform administrative tasks as required in order to support various departments
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Graduate in any discipline
• Prior related experience preferred
• Proven exceptional verbal communication skills in English and Hindi
• Proven exceptional written skills in English and preferably also in Hindi
• Professional and neat attire and appearance
• Helpful, friendly, and approachable attitude
• Knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA India campaigns
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organisational skills
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply

To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please complete this form.

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To use a variety of research and investigative methods to conduct field investigations in PETA India’s focus areas, including the use of animals for experimentation, food, clothing, entertainment, and labour and the “pet” trade, as well as investigations into the environmental and human health hazards related to these issues

Reports To:

Manager of Investigations

Location:

Delhi or Mumbai

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct assigned short- and long-term investigations – including covert investigations – from beginning to end, including the following duties:
• Conduct desk research on animal protection laws and issues including by analysing technical papers, watching videos, and employing any number of means in order to prepare thoroughly for investigations and create a comprehensive checklist
• Travel to and stay on location for various assignments for as long as necessary (including for several weeks or months at a time, if required)
• Use various methods to visit industries that use animals
• Obtain, inspect, and keep copies of relevant documents and paperwork from government offices, businesses, and industries during investigations, as required
• Develop and work with trusted contacts during investigations and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Submit detailed daily log notes in an orderly fashion
• Use photography and videography to document the conditions and use of animals as well as illegal, cruel, and improper conduct
• Strictly adhere to department standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure legal compliance and that materials can be submitted to the police and courts where required
• Log photos, videos, and other documentation carefully and meticulously on a daily basis per SOP
• View and transcribe videos and select scenes for use in video edits
• Work with in-house counsels to assess evidence for violations of laws
• Work with experts, as required, to assess investigation findings
• Prepare detailed reports of findings, with a clear narrative
• Perform a variety of tasks to prepare for the public release of investigation findings
• Cooperate fully in police and court proceedings that result from investigations, as needed
• Behave legally and professionally and bring issues of concern immediately to the supervisor’s attention
• Where it may be necessary to have a trusted volunteer or contractor do the investigation for PETA India because of their credentials, language skills, or other reason, recruit and work closely with that person(s), ensuring professionalism and thoroughness in their work and that confidentiality is maintained
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Investigative journalism or other appropriate experience in a related field or relevant experience preferred
• Basic veterinary knowledge or experience a plus
• Experience as an Honorary Animal Welfare Representative, as recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India, a plus
• Experience and confidence with audio-visual equipment
• Thorough knowledge of animal protection laws
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA India campaigns
• Fluency in English and Hindi
• Fluency in other Indian languages a plus
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth research using a variety of means
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Diligent attention to detail and the ability to handle the stress and trauma of witnessing animal abuse
• Willingness and ability to follow instructions carefully
• Proven excellent organisational skills
• Ability to make sound judgements and to work independently in stressful environments
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion at all times
• Willingness and ability to travel and be away from home, including for months at a time, if required
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply

To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please complete this form.

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To coordinate and assist in handling People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India’s human resources (HR) operations and implement HR programmes and practices effectively.

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports to:

Senior Manager – Human Resources

Position Location:

Delhi or Mumbai

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage aspects of the recruitment process which may include preliminary review of applications, asking interview questions, completing reference checks and so on
• Manage and maintain HR files and records in HR software ensuring confidentiality, data accuracy and adequate record-keeping
• Track and ensure timely reminders for appraisals, probations, work anniversaries and so on.
• Help Oversee and ensure smooth induction and orientation of new joiners by executing pre and post joining steps
• Oversee initial training by working with and coordinating with relevant team members, and by executing certain trainings
• Draft various HR letters paying special attention to legal compliance, professionalism, fairness and accuracy
• Assist staff with and maintain various HR trackers for effective performance and other analysis
• Review attendance and ensure that leave and other related HR policies are followed by staff appropriately
• Assists HR department in carrying out other HR programs and procedures for PETA India staff as assigned by the supervisor
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years of HR experience
• Working knowledge of Indian labour laws and central and state regulations is preferable
• Knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA India campaigns
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Willingness and ability to travel between PETA India offices and project sites when needed
• Support for PETA India’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for PETA India’s positions on issues professionally
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply:
To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please send your cover letter and CV here.

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To assist PETA India’s Cruelty Response Team (CRT) in handling cases involving cruelty to animals and enforcing laws

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Work Schedule:

The schedule will include daytime, evening, and weekend work.

Reports To:

Manager of Cruelty Response Projects

Location:

Mumbai or Delhi (The position will involve office, field, and remote work.)

 Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Respond to specific cruelty-case calls and complaints received via e-mail or through social media in an effective and efficient manner
• Respond to general cruelty-case complaints, such as housing societies that wrongly impose restrictions on companion animals, with form letters and other means of ensuring legal rights
• Coordinate promptly with local animal protection organisations or volunteers to file cruelty-case complaints
• Work with law enforcement authorities such as police, forest department officials, and SPCA representatives to get non-cognisable offence reports, first information reports, or preliminary offence reports registered, including by independently travelling to the concerned location when necessary
• Help members of the public with ways they can assist in matters of cruelty to animals
• Maintain and update the CRT’s national database on volunteering and law enforcement contacts and services
• Ensure that thorough records are maintained for complaints received via phone, e-mail, and social media regarding cruelty cases, including how they were handled and concluded
• Professionally represent PETA India to the public, organisations, volunteers, veterinarians, government agencies, the police, and others
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution
• Voluntary or other experience handling cruelty-to-animals cases
• Computer proficiency
• Fluency in Hindi and English
• Knowledge of other local Indian languages a plus
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, including multi-tasking
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deal patiently with animal protection organisations, volunteers, and other government contacts
• Passion for facilitating law enforcement work, preventing cruelty to animals, and helping animals in need
• Compassionate, responsible, and self-driven character
• Outgoing and personable manner with excellent communication skills
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Ability and willingness to travel independently, as needed, to handle cruelty cases
• Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA India’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for the group’s positions on issues in a professional manner
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply:

To apply for a position with PETA India, complete this form

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Term of Employment:
Full-time

Reports To:
Vice President of Celebrity and Public Relations

Location:
Mumbai

Position Objective:
To coordinate PETA India’s many cutting-edge campaigns and work with activists across the country to bring attention to animal rights issues

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and manage cutting-edge campaigns targeting companies and industries that abuse animals
• Maintain a timeline of actions and steps
• Organise and attend street theatre–style protests across the country
• Track and analyse the success of demonstrations and media events and strategise accordingly
• Act as a PETA India spokesperson by conducting interviews with local and national television outlets, radio stations, newspapers, and magazines
• Help local activists plan their own demonstrations and develop the skills needed to speak out for animals
• Work with the PETA Foundation’s Production Department to create provocative materials that further animal rights or push companies to change
• Work with the Communications Department of PETA US to generate media coverage of our efforts through protests, celebrity support, and more
• Work with PETA entities in Asia, Australia, Europe, and elsewhere to generate international support for animal rights campaigns
• Perform any other duties assigned by the manager

Qualifications and Qualities Required:

• At least a graduate in any discipline
• Fluency in both spoken and written Hindi and English (other languages a plus)
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Previous public speaking experience required
• An excellent communicator who can deal with the public and co-workers as part of a team and independently
• Computer proficiency
• Ability and willingness to travel, if necessary
• Outgoing and personable manner
• Ability to be patient when dealing with activists
• Reliability
• Proven thorough knowledge of animal rights issues
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
• Support for PETA India’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for the organisation’s positions on issues in a professional manner

How to Apply

To apply for a position with PETA India, please send your cover letter and CV here.

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• Work with the Emergency Response Team to attend to animal emergencies locally as required
• Scout for animals proactively to identify and help those in pain or subjected to cruelty
• Conduct and keep a record of follow-up visits to check on rescued/hospitalised animals and those under treatment

Term of Employment:

 Full-time

Work Schedule:

8 hours a day, including some evening and night-time hours, with emergency travel within Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai, as requested by supervisor

Reports to:

Manager Veterinary Services

Location:

Mumbai or Delhi

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate the delivery of PETA’s emergency and cruelty-case response in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai as needed in accordance with PETA’s standard operating procedures
• Participate in rescue operations and transport suffering animals to a PETA India–approved local veterinary hospital or animal shelter
• Scout regularly in the assigned area, proactively looking for suffering animals, providing first aid and primary care, and seeking help from veterinarians in serious cases
• Handle and restrain animals in a humane manner
• Carry and use appropriate materials to restrain different species of animals while attending to their emergency care
• Conduct preliminary clinical examinations of animals by taking all the vital clinical measurements and reporting to the veterinary policy advisor (VPA)
• Assess the animals’ condition and diagnose the disease/ailment in consultation with the VPA
• Provide suffering animals with immediate pain management by the administration of analgesics through appropriate route, as advised by the VPA
• Provide animals in need with other primary care and first aid
• Correctly administer medication to suffering animals
• Demonstrate that potential harm to animals and humans has been considered and that efforts have been made to mitigate it during rescue operations
• Maintain a record, including photos, of animals’ clinical condition, first aid, primary care, and treatment
• Update and maintain the medications, instruments, and equipment in the kit and stock
• Maintain appropriate records of medication, instruments, and equipment issued from the stock
• Manage on-time procurement of medications, instruments, and equipment from vendors by monitoring and maintaining a minimum stock level
• Ensure maintenance and storage of medications, instruments, and equipment as well as regular sterilisation of instruments and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Participate in professional development training on animal handling, restraint, first aid, and other lessons key to appropriate emergency and cruelty-case response
• Submit weekly reports
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications: 

• Diploma or certificate course in minor veterinary practices
• Minimum oftwo years of clinical experience in handling and treating small and large animals
• Understanding of applied animal behaviour and welfare
• Proven ability to work with animals while ensuring their welfare at all times
• Compassion for animals
• Fluency in Hindi
• Knowledge of other local Indian languages a plus
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, including multi-tasking
• Ability to represent the organisation to the public in a professional manner
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability and willingness to travel and work during night-time hours
• Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle

How to Apply:

To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please send your cover letter and CV to Jobs@petaindia.org.

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Position Objectives:

To assist PETA India’s emergency response team in handling urgent and cruelty cases involving animals

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Work Schedule:

A schedule will be provided that will include evening, night, and weekend work.

Reports to:

Manager-Emergency Response team

Location:

Delhi or Mumbai

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Respond to emergency and cruelty-case calls and e-mails in a prompt and appropriate manner
• Respond to issues related to emergency and cruelty-case work, such as housing societies that wrongly impose restrictions on animal feeders and caretakers, with form letters and other approved means
• Arrange timely, hands-on help for animals in need in Mumbai with the assistance of the senior paravet and office assistants, in accordance with PETA’s standard operating procedures and in consultation with the relevant supervisor
• Coordinate promptly with approved animal-protection organisations or volunteers to address emergency or cruelty-case issues
• File police complaints and First Information Reports, visit relevant agencies and case sites when needed, and perform similar tasks as necessary and assigned
• Inform members of the public about ways they can help animals with appropriate responses to cases
• Maintain and update a database of contacts and services available to PETA India’s emergency and cruelty-case response team as requested by the supervisor
• In accordance with professional standards, ensure that thorough records are maintained for calls and e-mails received about emergencies and cruelty cases, including how they were handled and concluded
• Obtain and manage emergency response supplies and equipment and ensure their proper maintenance, inventory, and storage
• Participate in professional development training on animal handling, restraining, first aid, and other lessons relevant to appropriate emergency and cruelty-case response
• Provide other services related to the emergency and cruelty-case response system, as directed by the supervisor
• Represent PETA India professionally to the public, organisations, volunteers, veterinarians, government agencies, the police, and others, as directed by the supervisor
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution
• Voluntary or other experience handling emergency and cruelty-case responses for animals a plus
• Computer proficiency
• Fluency in Hindi and English
• Knowledge of other local Indian languages a plus
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, including multi-tasking
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deal patiently with animal-protection organisations, volunteers, and other contacts
• Passion for ending cruelty to animals and helping animals in need
• Compassionate, responsible, and self-driven character
• Outgoing and personable manner with excellent communication skills
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Ability and willingness to travel independently as needed to handle emergency and cruelty cases
• Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA India’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for PETA India’s positions on issues in a professional manner
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply:

To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please send your cover letter and CV here.

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Position Objective:

To assist, support, and help advance the work of PETA India’s Advocacy Department

Term of Employment:
Full-time

Location:
Delhi

Reports to:
Director of Advocacy Projects

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the Advocacy Department in executing operational and administrative tasks
• Conduct in-depth research to help advance campaigns
• Prepare, organise, manage, and update data regarding government offices and institutions commonly contacted for advocacy projects
• Maintain a list of members of Parliament and other government officials sympathetic to the cause of animal rights
• Support advocacy staff in drafting and dispatching letters and any other communications required
• Make follow-up calls and write e-mails as assigned
• Attend meetings as assigned, and travel when necessary to attend these meetings
• Assist teams with on-ground research and in the enforcement of animal protection laws as required
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum graduate degree, preferably in a related field
• Two years’ prior work experience, ideally in a comparable role, preferred
• Fluency in both spoken and written Hindi and English (other languages a plus)
• Strong verbal and writing skills, especially in English
• Proven ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent administrative and record-keeping skills
• Ability to think in a strategic manner
• Outgoing and personable manner
• Reliable and dependable
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word and Excel
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply:

To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please complete this form.

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Position Objective:

To assist the Audio/Visual Department with shooting, creating and editing photos and videos that will help People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India promote animal rights.

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports to:

AV Manager and Producer, PETA India

Term of Employment:

Delhi

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in creating informative, exciting, and cutting-edge videos for the organisation
• Assist in conducting photo and video shoots and edits
• Work closely with relevant PETA India departments on creative aspects of video production
• Up to date with latest social media trends to be used in videos to lend them the best look and gain traction on social media
• Use discretion in choosing appropriate footage for video edits
• Handle various necessary aspects of video and photo storage and production
• Adept at handling sound recording using various mics as per filming requirement
• Coordinate with outside professional photographers and videographers when required
• Maintain a complete and organised inventory of photographs and videos from staff members of PETA India, coordinating with PETA US when required and as per standard operating procedures
• Adequately maintain all video and photographic equipment and supplies
• Securely transfer footage from various locations as needed
• Abide by any legal guidelines regarding video production as well as photo and video use from the start to the completion of projects
• Work in compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements of PETA India
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Degree in a related field preferred
• Relevant experience of 1-2 years
• Familiarity with video, audio, and photo equipment
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to deal professionally with staff members and the public
• Ability to understand guidelines and feedback and implement them for creating successful content
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 kilograms
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply:

To apply for a position with PETA India, please apply by completing this form.

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