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Location | Hagerstown, Maryland
The Humane Society of Washington County (Maryland)
HSWC seeks a licensed veterinarian to leverage his/her skills and expertise to support the shelter’s life-saving programs. Based within the shelter’s Receiving Clinic, this position will collaborate with staff to evaluate and triage incoming animals, provide high quality medical care to the shelter and foster animal populations via rounds, oversee general herd health, and partner with leadership to ensure HSWC is adhering to best practices in humane population management. -
Location | Hagerstown, Maryland
The Humane Society of Washington County (Maryland)
HSWC seeks a licensed veterinarian to leverage his/her skills and expertise to support the shelter’s life-saving programs. Based in HSWC’s Veterinary Center, this position will provide high-quality, high-volume medical and surgical care for shelter animals and community cats as well as preventative wellness services and low cost spay/neuter services to publicly owned animals. Animal Foster and Transfer Coordinator
Location | Loveland, Colorado
NOCO Humane
Are you passionate about animals and ready to make a difference behind the scenes and on the road? As our Foster & Transfer Coordinator, you’ll be the bridge between shelter animals and their brighter futures—overseeing foster care placements, transport logistics, and volunteer coordination. -
Location | Corinth, Mississippi
Corinth Alcorn Animal Shelter
The Director of the Animal Shelter provides overall strategic leadership, operational oversight, fundraising and revenue generating activities. This role combines visionary leadership with hands on management, balancing long-term strategy with the daily realities of animal care, staff development, and community relations. Temporary Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist - Methuen Shelter
Location | Methuen, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center in Methuen has a temporary need for an Animal Welfare Specialist with specialized equine and farm animal experience. Animal Welfare Specialist - Methuen Shelter
Location | Methuen, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for an Animal Welfare Specialist. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA's mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Animal Welfare Specialist -Boston Shelter
Location | Boston, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We are looking for a candidate who can deliver compassionate client service in a fast-paced environment for people looking to adopt or surrender. In the AWS role, you are often the first point of contact for pet families in need. You will spend part of your day hands-on with the animals at the adoption center and part of the day assisting the public with adoptions and surrenders. -
Location | Fremont, California
City of Fremont (Tri-City Animal Shelter)
This role offers a unique opportunity to serve the Fremont community by providing compassionate, high-quality care to the animals in our City’s Animal Shelter. As our Veterinarian, you’ll directly improve the quality of life for both animals and residents by supporting adoptions, promoting responsible pet ownership, and advancing community programs such as TNR and access-to-care initiatives. -
Location | Fremont, California
City of Fremont
The Animal Services Supervisor oversees and participates in the day-to-day operations of the City’s animal services program, ensuring compliance with state and municipal codes and promoting the humane treatment of animals. Responsibilities include organizing, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing staff work; evaluating employee performance; providing technical training; and ensuring adherence to professional and regulatory standards. -
Location | Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
Animal Rescue League of Berks County
Under the direction of the Shelter Veterinarian, Medical Lead and Manager, performs advanced provision of medical care of animals in the shelter and foster. Administers medications, triage incoming animals, performs laboratory tests, and performs euthanasia. Works well independently and under pressure but as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all animals in the shelter. Part Time Animal Care Technician
Location | Bryant, Arkansas
City of Bryant
Working part time, assists in the care and keeping of animals within an animal shelter. -
Location | Bryant, Arkansas
City of Bryant
The purpose of the Animal Control Officer position is the response and investigation of laws and ordinances pertaining to the keeping of animals within the jurisdiction. -
Location | Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Pet Pantry of Lancaster County
The Director of Development works directly with the CEO to create an effective sustainability platform for Pet Pantry’s immediate and long-term strategic needs and growth. The successful candidate will be a skilled relationship builder who firmly believes in the organization’s mission and can inspire others through both spoken and written communication. This position manages existing revenue streams (individuals, grants, corporations/foundations, special events, sponsorships, email, Lancaster’s ExtraGive event, and direct mail/newsletter appeals) while working to identify and implement additional funding sources. The Director of Development ensures that external communications for development and marketing are consistent in messaging. -
Location | Orlando, Florida
Orange County Animal Services
Performs spay/neuter surgeries and oversees all medical examinations and treatments of animals impounded by Orange County Animal Services. -
Location | Oakland, California
Friends of Oakland Animal Services
The Animal Transfer Coordinator facilitates transfers from Oakland Animal Services (OAS), the City of Oakland’s animal shelter, to nonprofit adoption partners and other outside agencies. The Animal Transfer Coordinator oversees the OAS transfer program, including cultivating positive working relationships with partner shelters, selecting appropriate animals for transfer (in collaboration with other staff members), and maintaining communication internally and externally about animals being transferred. The transfer role includes all species, with a strong focus on big dogs, requiring experience working with dogs with behavioral challenges or who are not doing well in a stressful shelter environment. -
Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
South Florida Wildlife Center
As the leader of SFWC, the Executive Director is responsible for providing executive leadership and management across all aspects of the organization’s operations. Shelter/Community Veterinarian
Location | Lewiston, Idaho
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter
The Lewis Clark Animal Shelter is seeking a shelter/community veterinarian (more...) -
Location | Plainfield, New Jersey
Hope 4 Paws Humane Society
The Executive Director will provide overall leadership for the organization—driving fundraising success, overseeing shelter operations, inspiring staff and volunteers, and strengthening community partnerships. Assistant Shelter Manager - Boston Adoption Center
Location | Boston, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily interactions with the public, including adoptions, surrenders, and euthanasia counseling while upholding the greatest level of respectful and positive customer care. The Assistant Manager will also assist the Shelter Manager with the support and development of the adoption center staff and help to manage training, scheduling, time keeping, and performance reviews. The Assistant Manager will serve as a role model and reinforce a positive approach and culture to interactions with staff, volunteers, visitors and members of the public. Behavior Manager - Salem Shelter
Location | Salem, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The MSPCA-Angell is currently seeking an experienced animal behavior training professional with excellent teamwork skills to join our Northeast Animal Shelter team. This is a unique opportunity to work with the largest team of animal shelter behavior professionals in New England, committed to using science based approaches to changing animal behavior. Equine Welfare Specialist - Methuen Shelter
Location | Methuen, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal. Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment. -
Location | Troy, Virginia
Fluvanna SPCA
As Shelter Manager you’ll work closely with our Board of Directors to refine and execute our vision, ensuring seamless daily operations while championing the well-being of our animals and staff. Veterinary Technician (LVT or VTIT)
Location | Reno, Nevada
SPCA of Northern Nevada
As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care for animals at the Adoption Center. You will assist veterinarians in diagnosing and treating various animal health issues while ensuring the comfort and safety of our patients while they wait for their loving homes. We are looking for someone excited about shelter medicine and reducing pet overpopulation through spay and neuter! We perform a high volume of surgeries and are a tight-knit team of honest and helpful collaborators. Community Programs Representative
Location | Reno, Nevada
SPCA of Northern Nevada
The Community Programs Representative supports the SPCA of Northern Nevada’s mission by facilitating our vital community programs in support of pet retention and humane education. This position works directly with the public and owned pets participating in our affordable spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, provides resources to pet guardians, supports our network of foster volunteers, and more!
