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Location | Camarillo, California
Ventura County Animal Services
Under general direction, performs veterinary services including spay/neuter surgeries; examines and determines preventative medical care and treatments for shelter animals and stray animal emergency cases; and provides oversight for the security and dispensing of drugs and ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations. Performs other related duties as requested. -
Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
The position oversees mobile adoptions and rescue programming at the SPCA of Texas, ensuring operational excellence, strong external partnerships, and lifesaving outcomes for animals. This role manages staff and volunteers, improves processes, and supports collaboration across departments to maximize the impact of lifesaving initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Mobile Adoptions & Community Engagement
• Oversee the mobile adoption event program, including cultivating new partnerships and stewarding existing relationships. -
Location | Chicago, Illinois
Tree House Humane Society
The Surgical Assistant assists the veterinarian and technicians with patient care services in relation to surgery intake, discharge appointments, post-operative rechecks and wellness exams. This position assists in the preparation of patients for surgery, assists in patient restraint for exams, recovers patients after surgery, and assists in patient discharges. Services of the VWC include high quality, high volume spay neuter (80%) in addition to basic wellness/preventative care (20%). -
Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
Successful people in this role will be collaborative, have a growth mindset, demonstrate integrity in all communications and interactions, and able to balance both strategic thinking and technical knowledge for the SPCA of Texas. Candidates should have demonstrated bookkeeping experience. They should have strong internal and external communication skills, and feel comfortable communicating complex data in a clear and focused manner. Associate Veterinarian (Full & Part-Time)
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
We need a veterinarian who’s ready to lead, innovate, and transform the industry. You should be comfortable working in a high-energy environment where every case matters. -
Location | Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona Animal Welfare League
The Director of Operations is an integral part of AAWL’s Management Team, reporting directly to the President and CEO. The Director of Operations primary focus is to ensure the health and welfare of animals under our care, including: 1) managing animal intake and population flow to align our capacity for care with our physical space and staffing; 2) overseeing the progress of our behavior team to ensure we are providing the highest quality of care to serve as many animals as possible; 3) collaborating with medical leadership to ensure foster/intake medical practices align with shelter policies; and 4) assessing how well teams are adhering to SOPs and identifying areas for improvement. -
Location | Sarasota, Florida
Humane Society of Sarasota County Inc
From recruiting and training new foster families to ensuring DVM-approved treatment plans are executed flawlessly, you'll be the bridge between our shelter, medical teams, and adoptive homes. Because of our volume of neonatal kittens, your expertise in neonatal care—including bottle feeding, temperature regulation, and weight monitoring—will be essential. Experienced Surgical & Triage Technician
Location | Sarasota, Florida
Humane Society of Sarasota County
HSSC is seeking an Experienced Surgical & Triage Technician to join our Veterinary Services Team and play a pivotal role in lifesaving care for animals in need. This is a senior-level position for seasoned technicians with deep experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, and critical care triage. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, clinical proficiency, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure settings. -
Location | Columbus, Georgia
Paws Humane Society
We are looking for a dedicated and mission-driven Veterinarian to join our high-volume, non-profit veterinary clinic. This role focuses on providing affordable, quality care to underserved communities, with an emphasis on high-volume spay/neuter surgeries, preventative care, and treatment of common medical conditions. The ideal candidate is passionate about animal welfare, efficient in a fast-paced environment, and committed to reducing pet overpopulation through compassionate, community-focused care. -
Location | Douglas, Arizona
Douglas Animal Shelter
Under general supervision, supervises the activities and employees of the Animal Shelter including performing all duties of an Animal Control Officer as necessary. Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist
Location | Salem, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist at our Northeast Animal Shelter location in Salem, MA that has now joined the MSPCA-Angell network. The vision of the MSPCA Animal Protection Division is to proactively address the underlying issues that put animals at risk. We value our connections to communities and organizations, and serve as a resource to protect the largest number of animals possible. 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. -
Location | Gainesville, Texas
Noah's Ark Humane Society/ASPCA
The Shelter Director is responsible for the total operations of Noah's Ark Animal Shelter. Operations includes animal intake, pet placement (adoption, foster, rescue transfer/transport), volunteer services, grant opportunities and marketing. The director will monitor the humane treatment and handling of all shelter animals while working with and guiding the motivated staff. The director must be a positive force and work well with others. Managerial experience necessary and veterinary technical skills are a plus. Must be proficient using FB, Youtube and Instagram. -
Location | Gainesville, Texas
Noah's Ark Humane Society/ASPCA
Must be able to organize shelter, maintian policy,direct employees, work alongside employees and be encouraging, organize and put into action community outreach programs and marketing of pets, have understanding of animal health and general sanitation, present a good public imagine by having well trained employees and excellent animal care. Veterinary technician preferred, but not neccessary. Must have managerial experience and be proficient with Instagram, Youtube and FB. -
Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing surgical and/or wellness support to the Veterinarians’ of the SPCA in a manner that allows for the highest level of customer service and exceptional practice of medicine to each visitor and patient. In addition, the Veterinary Technician, under the direction of the Clinic and Shelter Veterinarians, will determine the pace of work to be performed. -
Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
The Intake & Rescue Specialist is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and transporting animals from other shelters to our facility while also supporting pet owners who have requested placement assistance for their companion animals. This role involves assessing incoming animals, providing pet support resources, and collaborating with the logistics and outcome teams to ensure optimal shelter capacity and placement opportunities. -
Location | Midland , Texas
City of Midland
City of Midland is seeking an animal services manager (more...) -
Location | Portland, Oregon
Multnomah County Animal Services
As the Operations Manager, you will support Animal Services’ mission while keeping pace in an active and demanding environment that requires a high degree of multitasking and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You will be responsible for partnering with the Animal Services Director in strategic and operational leadership at the Multnomah County Animal Services shelter, including the program areas of Field Services, Client Services, Animal Care, and, Animal Health.. You will directly supervise non-represented professional staff, and be responsible for observing, understanding and evaluating shelter processes and procedures, budget, and personnel management. You will provide operational oversight through setting and achieving meaningful and realistic goals, problem solving quickly and decisively, as well as developing systems and processes that maximize organization effectiveness. You’ll embrace the opportunity to interact with people from cultural backgrounds different from your own. -
Location | Saugerties, New York
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
CAS is seeking an Executive Director as Founder Kathy Stevens transitions from the role. This is a unique and transformative opportunity for a dynamic, mission-driven leader to apply their experience and expertise in service of a more compassionate world for all beings. The ideal candidate embodies integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of their work. They will bring exceptional skills in organizational growth, team empowerment, and communication abilities. Additionally, they will have a proven track record of guiding an organization through strategic planning and execution, while successfully securing major gifts to sustain and expand its impact. -
Location | Boston, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The Housing Policy Specialist will forge new policies to permit pets in housing by working with local housing authorities and municipal governments, state agencies, and the legislature. The Housing Policy Specialist will also develop or have existing relationships with housing providers and associations to be able to change no pets policies with sensible and workable guidelines that have positive outcomes for tenants with pets, tenants without pets, and landlords/management. -
Location | Tacoma, Washington
Northwest Spay & Neuter Center
As a Wellness Veterinarian, you’ll play a vital role in providing preventative care, vaccinations, and minor illness management for companion animals in underserved communities. You’ll work in a mission-driven environment supported by a seasoned technical staff, with a focus on access to care and compassionate communication with pet owners.
