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Behavior and Open Paw Team Member
Location | Daytona Beach, Florida
Halifax Humane Society
The Open Paw & Animal Behavior Team is responsible for assisting with implementation, adjusting, and monitoring all programs connected with Open Paw, the manners and skills training program for shelter pets. This includes conducting public dog training classes, animal behavior helplines, shelter behavior enrichment programs, and intake evaluations for shelter animals. Responsible for training and counseling animal care staff and volunteers regarding training and enrichment. Directly responsible for the quality of animal enrichment and training programs that result in manners and skills training for shelter dogs and cats. Champion the culture that Halifax Humane Society is “the best place for great pets” for internal and external stakeholders. Seeking people with integrity, loyalty, and a capacity for hard work, perseverance, and resiliency. -
Location | Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg Humane Society
The Shelter Health Manager leads the LHS Medical Department, balancing administrative duties with hands-on patient care. This role supports staff development, coordinates care with veterinarians and other departments, and manages daily workflow to provide timely, compassionate care consistent with LHS's lifesaving mission, protocols, and legal requirements. -
Location | Vero Beach, Florida
Humane Society of Vero Beach & IRC
Develop a dynamic, inclusive, mission-focused volunteer program at HSVB, with an active volunteer force operating within the shelter, thrift shop, and in the community. Work closely and collaboratively with all departments within the organization to develop and grow meaningful volunteer positions. Model and cultivate a culture of positive partnerships between volunteers, staff, and community members. -
Location | Lakeland, Florida
SPCA Florida
SPCA Florida is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Shelter Veterinarian who wants to make a meaningful impact in a positive, collaborative environment. Join our dynamic team and work alongside dedicated technicians and staff who are transforming the lives of homeless animals throughout Polk County. Senior Director, Veterinary Services
Location | Asheville, New York
ASPCA
Approximately 70% of the role focuses on the BRC’s population of dogs undergoing behavior modification and rehabilitation, and approximately 30% focuses on applying shelter medicine expertise externally through consultation, training, and mentorship. The Senior Director, Veterinary Services’ primary focus is overseeing veterinary care for dogs at the BRC, ensuring that individual medical needs and population health considerations are integrated with behavioral rehabilitation goals. They oversee two Managers, Veterinary Services who support the daily medical care for dogs at the BRC. They partner closely with behavior and operations leaders to make thoughtful, transparent, and humane decisions that support dogs’ physical and behavioral well-being. The Senior Director also plays a key role in providing shelter medicine expertise to external animal welfare organizations through consultation and training of shelter and veterinary professionals. Shelter Medicine and Surgery Clinical Career Track Faculty- Open Rank
Location | Seattle, Washington
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Specific duties will include (but may not be limited to); case management, student mentorship and evaluation, supervision of support staff, coordination and delivery of the clinical teaching services, rotation coordination with other staff and administrators at SHS and interactions with faculty and administrators at WSU-Pullman. The successful applicant may have opportunities to participate in additional didactic teaching, scholarly activity, and academic service as desired. The distribution of effort between clinical practice, didactic teaching, scholarly effort and academic service/outreach is negotiable. -
Location | San Francisco , California
San Francisco Animal Care and Control
San Francisco Animal Care and Control is seeking a senior shelter veterinarian (more...) Veterinarian / Spay-Neuter Surgeon
Location | Clarksville, Tennessee
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County Spay-Neuter Clinic
Our clinic is looking to hire one or more veterinarians who can help part-time (Mondays & Wednesdays) or provide relief (even one day per month helps a ton!) with spay-neuter surgeries. We typically book a minimum of 20 surgeries per day w/ at least 10 of those being male cats but can adjust surgery numbers to your comfort level... because any # of surgeries is better than none! -
Location | Durham, North Carolina
Animal Protection Society of Durham
The Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) seeks a steady, strategic, and relationship-centered leader to serve as its next Executive Director. The ideal candidate will build on recent organizational progress, strengthen people and systems, cultivate trusting partnerships, and translate APS's mission into clear, measurable priorities for the future. -
Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe Animal Shelter
Santa Fe Animal Shelter seeks creative and mission-driven leadership to center volunteerism within our culture of philanthropy. Galvanize, cheerlead, problem solve, and celebrate the citizen contributions that help us achieve our mission to Support Animals, Save Lives, Spread Compassion. This is a job for a communicator, creative collaborator, project manager, big picture thinker, and relationship builder. Administrative Assistant (Animal Rescue)
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
The Administrative Assistant provides clerical and administrative support to Pawmetto Lifeline leadership, administrative staff, and the implementation of certain special events. This position requires excellent organization, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work independently while also supporting a collaborative team environment. -
Location | South Burlington, Vermont
Humane Society of Chittenden County
The Shelter Operations Manager (SOM) oversees and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of HSCC's animal care, adoptions center, and community program & service activities. Managing a team of animal care and adoptions staff and collaborating closely with the HSCC medical team, the SOM works to ensure that animals move through our system efficiently from intake to outcome and that they receive appropriate care during their stay. -
Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee
McKamey Animal Center
McKamey Animal Center (MAC) is seeking an experienced fundraising leader to serve as its next Director of Advancement. This is an opportunity to build a stronger philanthropic program for an organization whose work reaches animals, families, and communities throughout the Chattanooga area. Cape Cod Animal Shelter - Animal Welfare Specialist
Location | Centerville, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity at our Cape Animal Care and Adoption Center in Centerville, MA for an Animal Welfare Specialist. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of this mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Some job responsibilities include (more...) Community Clinic Coordinator - MSPCA-Angell Cape Cod
Location | Centerville, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The Community Clinic Coordinator is the primary client contact and coordinator of medical services aimed at providing affordable pet care for families in need and interacts with several departments within our organization (more...) Intake and Pathways Coordinator - Methuen Animal Adoption Center
Location | Methuen, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The Intake and Pathways Coordinator works collaboratively with the operations, clinic, and behavior teams to coordinate the intake and movement of shelter animals, ensuring efficient and humane pathways throughout the organization. This role is responsible for facilitating animal intake and coordinating transfers between MSPCA shelters and partner organizations. In the course of their work, the coordinator will actively model and promote the organization’s core values—Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, Service, and Positivity—in all daily responsibilities and interactions. -
Location | Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Humane Society of St. Lucie County
We are looking for a compassionate, skilled veterinarian to join our team and make a direct impact on the lives of shelter animals every day. This role blends hands-on medical care with leadership, offering the opportunity to shape and advance our shelter medicine program. Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist (Methuen Adoption Center)
Location | Methuen, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for an Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA' smission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Some job responsibilities include: Shelter & Community Clinic Veterinarian
Location | Boston, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
As a Shelter and Community Clinic Veterinarian, you'll be providing medical care required to assure and maintain the health of the animals in the shelter as well as those treated through community clinic programs; working alongside leadership from other departments to maintain overall population health, capacity, and flow. Boston Adoption Center - Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist
Location | Boston, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The Animal Welfare Specialist (AWS) position at MSPCA-Angell offers a clear path for professional development through three progressive levels: AWS, AWS 2, and Lead AWS. Each level reflects increased knowledge in animal care and behavior, greater ability to support more complex client interactions, and opportunities to mentor and assist in training new team members. Advancement through these levels is tied to both responsibility and hourly compensation, providing meaningful opportunities for growth within the role, all while contributing to our compassionate, mission-driven culture. -
Location | Denver , Colorado
Humane Colorado
The Practice Manager provides operational and people leadership for Humane Colorado’s Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur. This role ensures operational excellence, strong employee engagement, responsible financial stewardship, and exceptional experiences for clients, patients, and the community. The community veterinary team provides compassionate, accessible, high-quality veterinary care to Denver’s underserved community and pet owners experiencing barriers to care. As the hospital’s non-medical leader, the Practice Manager serves as a visible culture champion and coach. The role partners closely with veterinary leadership to meet the mission of expanding access to veterinary care, and helping to keep pets healthy and with the families who love them. -
Location | Denver , Colorado
Humane Colorado
The Director of Animal Protection provides strategic leadership in advancing Humane Colorado’s animal protection priorities, cultivating strong partnerships with law enforcement and animal control agencies, and representing the organization as a trusted authority in the field. This role also leads the development and delivery of professional education and training on animal cruelty investigations, animal welfare laws, animal handling, evidence collection, case preparation, and investigative best practices. -
Location | Richmond, Virginia
William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation
As the Executive Director, you will serve as the chief leader and manager for the William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation. You will oversee daily operations, financial health, talent recruitment for board and skilled committees, and supporting organization-wide fundraising and grant-making. You will provide strategic vision and operational expertise to drive the nonprofit’s growth and mission impact for animal welfare across Virginia. -
Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
As one of ten shelter staff veterinarians at HSPPR, you will rotate through different tracks daily. You may spend your day performing HQHV spay/neuter surgeries for shelter, TNR, and community animals, or maybe you are designing life-saving treatment plans, performing advanced procedures (like amputations and foreign body removals), or perhaps you are providing some much-needed dental care for our shelter animals prior to adoption. One thing is certain, every day is different, offering a new, rewarding challenge!
