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Animal Resources & Care Veterinarian
Location | Gainesville, Florida
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Alachua County is looking for an Animal Resources & Care Veterinarian (more)... -
Location | Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
The Program Associate, Animal Welfare plays a vital support role within MACP’s Animal Welfare domain, contributing to the organization’s philanthropic goals through precise coordination, research, and collaboration. 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. -
Location | Salt Lake City, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
The Marketing Manager is responsible for engaging Salt Lake City communities with compelling, data-informed campaigns that support adoption, fostering, volunteering, and donations—while supporting marketing partnerships with local shelters. 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. Field Services Supervisor (Animal Control Officer III)
Location | Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County Animal Services
Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to lead a team that’s making a real difference in the community? Join Fairfax County Animal Services as a Field Services Supervisor in our newly established Field Services Division! -
Location | Seattle, Washington
Seattle Animal Shelter
The Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) is seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to join a nationally recognized agency working at the leading edge of municipal animal sheltering in veterinary care. Be part of a professional and high performing team who are devoted to serving our community. -
Location | Cumberland, Maryland
Allegany County Animal Shelter
Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for animal welfare and nonprofit management? The Allegany County Animal Shelter is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Executive Director to lead our organization in providing exceptional care for animals and impactful service to our community. Bilingual Community Support Specialist
Location | Charlotte, North Carolina
Humane Society of Charlotte
As a Spanish/English Bilingual Community Support Specialist on our Community Initiatives Team, the core of your responsibilities is to assist and empower pet owners in solving pet related concerns by providing resources and information about internal (Humane Society of Charlotte) and external (outside organizations and social service agencies) programs and assistance options. -
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. Part Time Animal Adoption Counselor (Weekends Only)
Location | Voorhees, New Jersey
Animal Welfare Association
Ensure quality customer service to all visitors including animal adopters and owner surrenders; process and follow-up on adoptions, surrender appointments, and pet rehoming support. -
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. -
Location | Cumberland, Maryland
Allegany County Animal Shelter
As Shelter Manager, you will oversee animal care and welfare, manage staff and volunteers, direct animal control operations, and ensure smooth facility operations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to animal welfare, employee growth and satisfaction, and community engagement. 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. Community Cat Program Coordinator
Location | Yucca Valley, California
San Diego Humane Society
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Community Cat Program Manager to coordinate program operations, assist with fieldwork throughout San Diego County, organize volunteers, and ensure each cat receives compassionate, individualized care. You’ll play a key part in maintaining program flow and efficiency while advancing humane outcomes for community cats.
