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Location | Charlotte, North Carolina
Humane Society Of Charlotte
The Pet Help Associate is responsible for guiding and empowering pet owners to solve their pet related problems. They will be able to provide resources and information about our own programs as well as outside organizations and social service agencies. The Pet Help Associate will be able to communicate clearly, positively & empathetically with citizens seeking guidance on pet rehoming and surrender, general pet resources, lost/found animal protocols, veterinary medical services, behavior and training, pet housing/boarding and more, to find the best possible solutions for people and animals. The Pet Help Associate is also responsible for engaging with our clients by regularly following up on individual cases, collecting and maintaining accurate records, and identifying trends in community needs. -
Location | Tampa, Florida
Hillsborough County BOCC Pet Resource Center
This position is responsible for performing duties administering medical treatments and vaccinations, assisting a Veterinarian in performing small animal surgery, assessing the health, well-being and temperament of animals upon impound and on an ongoing basis in a shelter environment. -
Location | Charlotte, North Carolina
Humane Society of Charlotte
As a Veterinary Assistant on our Clinic Services team, the core of your responsibilities revolves around keeping both the animals at our shelter and animals in the public happy and healthy. You'll be assisting in prep and recovery for animals in surgery and providing wellness care and guidance to the public. General duties include: Assist for intake of all animals scheduled for surgery including ensuring all paperwork is properly completed by owners and all vaccines are current & explaining any high-risk factors to owners and have them sign the appropriate release form. Registered Veterinary Technician
Location | Charlotte, North Carolina
Humane Society of Charlotte
As a Registered Veterinary Technician on our Clinic Services team, you will be a leader on our staff, motivating and energizing the veterinary medical team to meet department goals. You will act as a mentor and coach, sharing your expertise with your fellow team members while completing the daily duties of preparation and recovery of animals admitted for surgery. -
Location | Wilmington, Delaware
Humane Animal Partners
Humane Animal Partners (Stanton/Christiana and Wilmington) is currently accepting applications for Part-Time Veterinary Assistant. The candidate will be responsible for providing medical care for shelter animals and public animals in accordance with Humane Animal Partner's policies and procedures as well as assisting with public education of humane care and welfare. They will be expected to promote the humane care and treatment of animals at all times. -
Location | Hesperia, California
City Of Hesperia
Under general direction, performs the full array of duties assigned to the class of Animal Control Officer including duties involved in the enforcement programs of rabies and animal control related ordinances; provides care of impounded animals, cleans and maintains animal care facilities, operates light vehicles, and provides animal control service in the field; performs related duties as required. -
Location | Lorton, Virginia
Fairfax County Animal Shelter
The Animal Care Supervisor position will provide you with the opportunity to lead a team that cares for more than 4,000 animals each year. This position will be responsible for supervising Supervises the animal care team and coordinates daily kennel operations. Liaises with other shelter departments, contract veterinary team, and Animal Protection Police on animal care issues from intake to outcome. Fairfax County Animal Shelter is the only open-access municipal shelter located in Fairfax, Virginia, with a second shelter location opening in Lorton this year. FCAS has a live release rate of over 90% and we’re very proud of our excellent volunteer and foster programs, compassionate staff, progressive sheltering policies and practices, and our wonderful animal-loving community. -
Location | Lorton, Virginia
Fairfax County Animal Shelter
Are you an experienced animal care professional looking for a growth opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of animals and the community? At the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to the animals in our shelter, while also working to tackle the root causes of animal homelessness in our community. We are hiring Animal Care Team Leads! Director of Animal Care and Control
Location | Novato, California
Marin Humane Society
This position oversees enforcement of all applicable county, state and federal statues and county ordinances regulating animal care and welfare, rabies control to investigate animal bites and human exposures to rabies, community outreach and education on related animal welfare issues, laws, and regulations; and leads the organization’s disaster response, animal rescue, and preparedness activities and plans before, during and after emergencies or disasters. Marin Humane’s Animal Services program focuses on utilizing both an enforcement and a social services approach to the work; the intention is to maintain trust, awareness, and support for the Animal Services program in the communities served. Community Medicine Veterinarian
Location | Chicago, Illinois
The Anti-Cruelty Society
This is a full-time position for a veterinarian passionate about medicine and surgery for pets in need in the Chicago metro area. The Community Medicine Veterinarian will divide their time between The Anti-Cruelty Society and our partner shelters to provide medical and surgical services to the animals in the clinic, shelter, and community programs operated by each partner organization. The Community Medicine Veterinarian works closely with Medical Directors, Directors of Operation, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and reports directly to the Manager of Community Medicine to ensure Best Care for all Chicago animals within each organization. All employees of The Anti-Cruelty Society should uphold the PETS Work Culture Agreement through Praise, Engagement, Trust, and Support. Community Engagement Coordinator
Location | Grass Valley, California
Animal Place
Animal Place is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our fun, passionate team to advance our mission to provide refuge for unwanted farmed animals, to further their welfare through education of the public, and to foster ethics of compassion and responsibility towards nonhuman animals by advocating a vegan lifestyle. This position will be responsible for overseeing and developing all aspects of Animal Place’s volunteer program and expanding our community outreach efforts. The perfect candidate should possess a deep passion for animal rights and veganism, alongside the ability to excel in interpersonal interactions and relationship building. -
Location | Novato, California
Marin Humane Society
The Director of Animal Services is responsible for providing progressive, strategic, and tactical oversight of Marin Humane’s Animal Services program; overseeing the implementation of and compliance with the JPA (Joint Powers Authority) Animal Services contract, including the management of the Field Services, Customer Service, and Licensing departments. This position oversees enforcement of all applicable county, state and federal statues and county ordinances regulating animal care and welfare, rabies control to investigate animal bites and human exposures to rabies, community outreach and education on related animal welfare issues, laws, and regulations; and leads the organization’s disaster response, animal rescue, and preparedness activities and plans before, during and after emergencies or disasters. -
Location | Hartville, Wyoming
Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary
This is an emotionally challenging position and requires a very dedicated person. You must be okay with working in a remote location and going long periods of time without interacting with many people. Cell phone signals and internet are intermittent at the best of times. The heartbreaks are real, as are the rewards - this is not a position that you come for to "heal" yourself, this is a position you come to in order to heal others. -
Location | Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaiian Humane Society
The Transfer Coordinator is responsible for the transfer of animals in and out of Hawaiian Humane care on Oahu, neighbor islands and out-of-state to increase lifesaving measures and pathways for animals in Hawaiian Humane care. Performs animal evaluations in collaboration with the Admissions team. Oversees and coordinates volunteers in support of the Transfer Program and in alignment with Hawaiian Humane goals. Manager of Major Gifts and Planned Giving
Location | Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaiian Humane Society
The Manager of Major Gifts and Planned Giving works with the Director of Development to develop and implement a strategy targeting individuals capable of making significant annual contributions of $10,000 or more to support the mission. Balancing new initiatives with a focus on West Oahu while supporting and honoring our existing donors. -
Location | Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaiian Humane Society
The Director of Development leads all Hawaiian Humane Society (HHS) fundraising programs and partners with the President & CEO and members of the Board of Directors to meet all annual contributed revenue goals from individual donors, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. The Director of Development also oversees the final phase of HHS’s Capital Campaign to fully fund and sustain our new campus in West Oahu. The Director of Development plays a significant role in strategic planning; budget preparation; and high-level donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Director of Development leads the Development team and provides quality people care in accordance with HHS’s mission, goals, and leadership philosophy while applying the highest ethical standards. -
Location | Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaiian Humane Society
Serve as Hawaiian Humane Society’s lead shelter medical and surgical staff member. Provides direction to the department to establish best practices in shelter medicine and HQHV surgical practices. Working in collaboration, establishes appropriate veterinary policies for all shelter operations. Adheres to the highest ethical standards and ensures that veterinary care is provided in a safe, competent, professional and humane manner. Senior Manager of Customer Experience
Location | Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaiian Humane Society
Responsible for developing, directing, and managing Hawaiian Humane’s adoptions, behavior and off-site adoptions departments. Create and innovate best practices, lead and collaborate on the strategic goals as they relate to each department. Develop and guide the future state of the organization’s adoptions, behavior and off-site adoptions programs. Provide strategic leadership to the departments, developing and maintaining internal and external relationships as needed to ensure the success of the organization and its goals. Ensures the Socially Conscious Sheltering model is consistently implemented across the operations division in coordination with other senior level managers. -
Location | Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaiian Humane Society
Responsible for developing, directing, and leading a professional, humane and efficient Field Services and Dispatch team and Emergency Response protocols. To serve as a resource for other agencies regarding animal welfare issues and laws. Provide oversight to ensure optimal operations and appearance of fleet of vehicles, and Field Services equipment. Ensures the Socially Conscious Sheltering model is consistently implemented across the division in coordination with peers. -
Location | Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaiian Humane Society
Directly lead, develop, oversee and evaluate Hawaiian Humane’s animal behavior and enrichment programs, processes and team members to help more animals find and stay in homes by working with staff, fosters, volunteers, and adopters. The Behavior manager will help ensure an exceptional experience for the animals in the organization’s care, improving and maintaining their physical and mental wellbeing. Ensures the Socially Conscious Sheltering model is consistently implemented across the division in coordination with peers. -
Location | Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaiian Humane Society
Directly lead, develop, oversee and evaluate compassionate and thoughtful patron experiences in Hawaiian Humane’s Admissions department. Develop, deliver and support a safe and thoughtful animal experience through pet intake and evaluation. Create and innovate best practices and together with the team develop the future state of the Admissions department. -
Location | Washington, District of Columbia
Humane Rescue Alliance
Harness your veterinary expertise to drive positive change in the Nation’s Capital! Join the dynamic and experienced team at HRA, the Washington, D.C. region's leading animal services provider, where your veterinary expertise will play a pivotal role in diverse programs making a tangible impact on our community. -
Location | Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Animal Care and Control
Under the direction of the Animal Care Facility Veterinarian, assist in providing high-quality medical care to animals in the care and custody of the City of Boston and any animals accessing services available through the City of Boston community medicine efforts. -
Location | Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County
As an Animal Services Clerk, you will play a vital role in assisting customers with animal-related services. Your work will directly impact families and their beloved pets, as you help reunite lost pets with their owners and process adoptions for new furry family members.
