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Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
City of Oklahoma City
This position is located in the Animal Welfare Division of the Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of the Animal Welfare Superintendent. The Veterinarian is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and monitoring the veterinary medicine program and related functions. The Veterinarian is also responsible for the City of Oklahoma City's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing veterinary medicine. -
Location | Bend, Oregon
Companion Animal Medical Project
The Access to Care Lead (ACL) serves as the primary veterinary "face" of CAMP. This critical role oversees all operational aspects of CAMP’s primary care initiative, CAMPclinics. The ACL ensures CAMP actively engages across all target regional communities with consistent, compassionate, and high-quality veterinary care. By bridging clinical management, community outreach, volunteer coordination, and client communication, the ACL keeps our low-barrier programs running smoothly on the ground. Shelter Medical Clinic Manager
Location | Murphy, North Carolina
Valley River Humane Society
We’re looking for a Medical Clinic Manager to help ensure every animal receives the medical attention they need. This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong clinical skills with thoughtful leadership—someone who notices when an animal isn’t doing well, keeps treatments and records on track, communicates effectively with our veterinary support, and helps our team deliver quality care. -
Location | Southern Pines, North Carolina
Moore Humane Society
Executive Director - Moore Humane Society, the longest standing animal welfare organization in Moore County, seeks an experienced, mission driven Executive Director to lead the organization as we transition into our new state of the art Animal Welfare Center scheduled for completion in late 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to guide strategic growth, strengthen community impact, and oversee the launch of expanded programs and services. -
Location | Murphy, North Carolina
Valley River Humane Society
Lead a shelter that delivers second chances. For 60 years, our shelter has been a lifeline for cats, dogs, and the people who care about them in three underserved counties in western North Carolina. Located in Murphy, we take in approximately 1,600 animals each year—each one deserving of safety, compassionate care, and a chance at a better life.
Shelter Medical Clinic Manager
Location | Murphy, North Carolina
Valley River Humane Society
We’re looking for a Medical Clinic Manager to help ensure every animal receives the medical attention they need. This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong clinical skills with thoughtful leadership—someone who notices when an animal isn’t doing well, keeps treatments and records on track, communicates effectively with our veterinary support, and helps our team deliver quality care. -
Location | Knoxville, Tennessee
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley
The Shelter Veterinarian serves as the organization's medical leader, overseeing the health and welfare of shelter animals while working alongside an experienced four-member veterinary team. This position provides medical direction, performs examinations and diagnostics, develops treatment plans, establishes medical protocols, and ensures compliance with shelter medicine best practices and all applicable state and federal regulations. -
Location | Kansas City, Missouri
KC Pet Project
The CDO plays a key role in driving sustainability and growth for the organization by cultivating relationships with donors, community partners, foundations, and other stakeholders to secure critical funding, while also enhancing the organization’s public presence and engagement through effective marketing and communications strategies. The CDO will work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and the broader leadership team to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans that align with the organization’s mission, goals, and financial needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare, extensive experience in nonprofit development, and the ability to inspire and engage others in our mission. -
Location | Wheaton, Illinois
DuPage County Animal Services
We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Veterinarian in our Animal Services Department. DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS) is an immediate open shelter caring for more than 2,300 animals of varying species annually. -
Location | Bronx, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Our ideal candidate enjoys providing coaching and guidance, and you have some previous supervisory experience. You are excited to take on the unique challenges and rewards of working with a large team of dedicated shelter staff and volunteers. You also enjoy sharing your skill and knowledge with others in order to improve quality of care in the shelter, decrease stress, and continually expand the scope of our programs. You are self-motivated and able to work independently. Overall, you are passionate about animal welfare and about the people who make quality care possible, and you are eager to be at the helm of a progressive and expansive program. Adoption Center & Shelter Director
Location | Fernandina Beach, Florida
Nassau Humane Society
The Adoption Center & Shelter Director is responsible for leading a group of like-minded individuals in providing the highest level of care to all Nassau Humane Society’s animals and offering exceptional customer care and support to our community to find a loving home for our homeless pets. Part-Time Veterinarian - Access-to-Care Hospital
Location | Richmond, Virginia
Richmond SPCA
As an Associate Veterinarian, you will work alongside a collaborative team of skilled doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and dedicated support staff to provide wellness, sick, and urgent care (more...) Full-Time Veterinarian - Access-to-Care Hospital
Location | Richmond, Virginia
Richmond SPCA
As an Associate Veterinarian, you will work alongside a collaborative team of skilled doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and dedicated support staff to provide wellness, sick, and urgent care (more...) Surgical Veterinary Technician
Location | Millersville, Maryland
Anne Arundel County Department of Animal Services
This position will be providing a wide range of medical care and guidance, from basic wellness and care to surgical support for shelter animals. Ensure each patient is treated humanely and compassionately and that medical information is shared with clients in a way that is friendly, approachable, and clear, and that it complies with policies and the mission of the Anne Arundel County Department of Animal Services. -
Location | Englewood, Florida
Suncoast Humane Society
The COO will lead the shelter, intake to adoption, clinic as it reaches people who need affordable prevention services and human-animal bond programs. The team is steady and strong and they deserve to have a "go to" leader who will propel us to greater innovation. Clearly, the candidate has to value hard work and embrace the team who does the incredibly challenging work. Must have extensive experience in sheltering and prevention clinics and demonstrate creativity in programming. -
Location | Harrisonburg, Virginia
Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA
The Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA’s Veterinary Care Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support our Veterinarian and Licensed Veterinary Technician. The RHSPCA Surgical Team will complete approximately 25 surgeries per day. The majority of surgeries will be routine surgeries of dogs and cats, however, additional procedures such as amputations, enucleations, and dentals will also be performed. Surgery assistants are an essential part of this process and must have the ability to maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be an effective team player in a fast-paced work environment. Assistant Director of Animal Care
Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee
McKamey Animal Center
McKamey Aninmal Center, located in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee, is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Animal Care. This position will work closely with the Director of Animal Care in the overall management of McKamey Animal Center’s animal population, from intake through in-shelter care to final outcome. Employing industry best practices and innovative policies and procedures, the Assistant Director of Animal Care will help ensure that MAC operates within its humane capacity, provides the 5 Freedoms to each and every animal daily, and maximizes lifesaving to the greatest extent possible. -
Location | Tucson, Arizona
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
The Shelter Care Technician Level II at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) plays a pivotal role in the advanced care and management of shelter animals. This position includes performing intake assessments, supporting reunification efforts through Return to Owner (RTO) processes, and leading End-of-Life (EOL) services. As a key team member, the Level II Technician will provide compassionate client counseling, and ensure compliance with HSSA’s high standards for animal welfare and customer service. -
Location | North Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Animal Society
Charleston Animal Society is seeking an accomplished Executive Assistant to serve as a high-trust extension of our President and CEO (more...) -
Location | Tucson, Arizona
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
This position supports individuals and families navigating crises and challenges involving companion animals such as animal illness or injury, pet loss, housing instability, and the prospect of having to surrender their pet(s). This position helps prevent pet surrender by providing individuals and families with access to veterinary or social resources using a trauma-informed, client-centered, and evidence-based approach. With a focus on supporting the human-animal bond, the Veterinary Social Worker supports community members in making informed, compassionate decisions that value both the human and animal experience. Training & Behavior Support Specialist
Location | Tucson, Arizona
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
The Training and Behavior Support position is responsible for delivering training curricula for public-facing clients to support pet retention and diversion, and support behavior modification programming for in-shelter pets. Volunteer Engagement & Program Coordinator
Location | Tucson, Arizona
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is seeking a Volunteer Engagement & Program Coordinator (more...) Associate Vice President of Philanthropy
Location | Remote, Remote/Telework Position
The Humane League
Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy will help lead The Humane League’s (THL) Development department by overseeing its global donor relations work, including all one-to-one donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The AVP will be responsible for generating over half of THL’s annual fundraising revenue, and play a critical role in advancing sustainable, mission-aligned growth for a high-impact organization working to end the abuse of animals raised for food. It is anticipated that this role may play a key role in shaping fundraising strategy for a not yet-formed 501(c)(4) entity, ensuring distinct and separate direct fundraising and donor engagement for each entity. -
Location | Oswego, New York
Oswego County Humane Society
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of the Oswego County Humane Society and is responsible for leading the organization's strategic direction, daily operations, financial sustainability, and community impact. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees fundraising, grant development, financial management, staff leadership, community partnerships, and organizational growth while ensuring the Society fulfills its mission to improve the lives of companion animals throughout Oswego County.
