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Location | Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Humane Society
Berkshire Humane Society is looking for a Full-time Shelter Behavior Coordinator who is familiar and comfortable working in an open admission shelter, while prioritizing ethical sheltering. This person will act as a resource to the shelter staff, advising on the best methods for creating and implementing training and behavior modification plans, low stress handling techniques, playgroups, and enrichment for complex cases in our shelte Licensed Veterinary Technician, Adoption Center
Location | New York, New York
ASPCA
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality nursing care to animals in need, and you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment, the position of Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at the ASPCA Adoption Center may be for you. As a key member of the medical team, you’ll partner closely with veterinarians, adoptions vet assistants and animal care techs to deliver excellent patient care, addressing health concerns in order to help the approximately 3,000 at-risk pets at the Adoption Center each year to move quickly and safely into loving new homes. -
Location | Bellevue, Washington
Seattle Humane
The Deputy Director is a newly created position designed to facilitate culture, operations and strategy at Seattle Humane. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will serve as a strategic partner with staff across the organization to ensure cross-functional alignment, lead change management, streamline communications, and support the team as we achieve our organizational goals. A natural consensus-builder, the Deputy Director is comfortable with ambiguity and can drive processes and decision-making forward through collaboration and dedication. -
Location | Fishers, Indiana
Humane Society for Hamilton County
The Medical Intake Coordinators are responsible for coordinating the daily functions of our medical department. Our coordinators conduct routine exams, tests, vaccines, and treatments, and provides proper dosages for animals that are in our care. Also, our coordinators process the intake of new animals. Including drawing blood, administering vaccines, microchipping and medicating animals with preventatives. -
Location | Fishers, Indiana
Humane Society for Hamilton County
Our Shelter Veterinarian is responsible for performing routine surgical procedures including high volume spay/neuter, and specialized surgical procedures (including but not limited to; femoral head ostectomy, enucleation, amputation, foreign body obstruction, etc.). Animal Shelter Adoption Coordinator
Location | California, Maryland
St. Mary's County Government
This position is responsible for overseeing the Animal Shelter Adoption Program and providing superior customer service to the public, under the direction of Animal Shelter Manager. Moreover, the position performs general office clerical work in support of animal shelter operations. The work involves performing responsible office tasks requiring an understanding of the substantive operations of the unit and includes being accountable and responsive for customer service encounters with the public and others for the purpose of facilitating the public’s use of services. The work requires prior experience in office clerical work. -
Location | Manhattan, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Our New Hope Placement Program is our proactive community initiative aimed at finding placement for some of our most vulnerable populations. To accomplish this, ACC establishes and cultivates mutually beneficial and productive relationships with a variety of animal welfare organizations that assist and partner with ACC in placing animals, many of whom may require specialized medical care or behavior training. Senior Manager, Shelter Operations
Location | Manhattan, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
As a primary goal, ACC strives to position ourselves as a strong partner within the community; working with New Yorkers to create and collaborate, promoting animal welfare and the human animal bond. As the driving force behind several key departments and the leader responsible for setting and maintaining the standards for the care of ACC’s animals and the people connected to them, the Senior Manager, Shelter Operations is a key player in keeping our organization focused on these values. With direct oversight of the animal care department, among others dependent on organizational need and program development, the senior manager coaches the relevant departmental leaders in collaborative management of all personnel operating within the care centers. Through progressive leadership, the senior manager sets the tone for a professional but approachable staff where best practices in husbandry and handling, creative approaches to population management, and cooperative relationships are considered non-negotiables. With three to five direct reports and a leadership team of up to a dozen, the senior manager has reach of upwards of 75 employees at any given time. They must be equal parts multi-tasking and time management pro, mediator, and negotiator, always working to achieve strategic goals as outlined by the organization. -
Location | Queens & Manhattan, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Animal Care Centers of NYC is on the prowl for a multi-tasking, big-picture-thinking, problem solving, puppy kissing, cat cuddling, Veterinarian with super-hero medical and surgical skills to embrace the multitude of challenging cases facing our NYC homeless pet population. Must be a social butterfly, as every shelter animal has a person (likely whole departments) attached to the end of their leash. It takes a village to raise a shelter animal and put them on the path to success. Licensed Veterinary Technician
Location | Manhattan, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Assist in the provision of medical and surgical care of animals in the shelter. Manages treatment plan of hospitalized patients, performs diagnostics (x-ray, in-house laboratory) and obtains sampling (blood, swabbing), administers medications via all routes, and leads the surgery team. Must be a self-starter with the ability to think critically in order to be a stakeholder in the patients’ treatment plans. Works well independently but as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all animals in the shelter. This position is based within the medical department at a specific ACC location but flexibility to work at other locations may occasionally be required. Licensed Veterinary Technician
Location | Queens, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Assist in the provision of medical and surgical care of animals in the shelter. Manages treatment plan of hospitalized patients, performs diagnostics (x-ray, in-house laboratory) and obtains sampling (blood, swabbing), administers medications via all routes, and leads the surgery team. Must be a self-starter with the ability to think critically in order to be a stakeholder in the patients’ treatment plans. Works well independently but as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all animals in the shelter. This position is based within the medical department at a specific ACC location but flexibility to work at other locations may occasionally be required. Admissions Counselor - Spanish Speaking
Location | Queens, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Admissions Counselor is a key member of the ACC team, ensuring that animals entering our centers are set up for the best possible outcomes from the very first interaction. By providing safe, supportive environments free of judgment, the Admissions Counselor allows owners and finders of animals to seek assistance without fear or embarrassment. The Admissions Counselor spends time with each client working to understand the true nature of the situation and provides appropriate resources ranging from surrender prevention options, alternatives to shelter relinquishment, and acceptance of the animal into our programs. ACC never turns away an animal, but we do seek to work collaboratively with each client to ensure their animal has the best opportunities provided to them. For animals entering the centers, the Admissions Counselor helps determine placement pathways by documenting key information about the animal’s history, known behavior, and habits. They take great, flattering photos of each pet, and communicate with a variety of departments to ensure everyone has what they need to help our animals succeed. Admissions Counselor - Spanish Speaking
Location | New York, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Admissions Counselor is a key member of the ACC team, ensuring that animals entering our centers are set up for the best possible outcomes from the very first interaction. By providing safe, supportive environments free of judgment, the Admissions Counselor allows owners and finders of animals to seek assistance without fear or embarrassment. The Admissions Counselor spends time with each client working to understand the true nature of the situation and provides appropriate resources ranging from surrender prevention options, alternatives to shelter relinquishment, and acceptance of the animal into our programs. ACC never turns away an animal, but we do seek to work collaboratively with each client to ensure their animal has the best opportunities provided to them. For animals entering the centers, the Admissions Counselor helps determine placement pathways by documenting key information about the animal’s history, known behavior, and habits. They take great, flattering photos of each pet, and communicate with a variety of departments to ensure everyone has what they need to help our animals succeed. Admissions Counselor - Spanish Speaking
Location | Bronx, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Admissions Counselor is a key member of the ACC team, ensuring that animals entering our centers are set up for the best possible outcomes from the very first interaction. By providing safe, supportive environments free of judgment, the Admissions Counselor allows owners and finders of animals to seek assistance without fear or embarrassment. The Admissions Counselor spends time with each client working to understand the true nature of the situation and provides appropriate resources ranging from surrender prevention options, alternatives to shelter relinquishment, and acceptance of the animal into our programs. ACC never turns away an animal, but we do seek to work collaboratively with each client to ensure their animal has the best opportunities provided to them. For animals entering the centers, the Admissions Counselor helps determine placement pathways by documenting key information about the animal’s history, known behavior, and habits. They take great, flattering photos of each pet, and communicate with a variety of departments to ensure everyone has what they need to help our animals succeed. Licensed Veterinary Technician – Surgery and Dentistry Only
Location | New York, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Support the provision of surgical and dental care for animals by assisting veterinarians with all aspects of surgery, including pre-operative preparation, anesthesia, intra-operative monitoring, and post-operative recovery. This position focuses exclusively on surgical cases, requiring previous surgical and anesthesia experience. High-volume surgery experience is preferred. This position sets the speed, tone, and flow of the surgical team, ensuring efficiency and cohesion during every procedure. This part-time role involves set 10-hour shifts that does not rotate or include weekend shifts. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, capable of critical thinking and working collaboratively with the surgery team to ensure the highest standard of care for every patient. -
Location | Concord, North Carolina
Cabarrus County Animal Shelter
Responsible for overseeing adoption services, and developing, implementing and coordinating animal transfer and foster activities within the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter. -
Location | Rochester, New York
City of Rochester
This is a technical position with responsibility for planning and implementing the shelter medicine procedures and policies for the City of Rochester, such as: spay/neuter program, vaccination protocols, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, and treatment protocols for sick and injured animals. General direction is received from the Director of Animal Services with regard to department policies and priorities. Wide latitude is allowed in the use of independent judgment in the performance of duties particularly in development of internal animal care procedures. Related work is performed as required. -
Location | Louisville, Kentucky
Alley Cat Advocates
The Veterinary Medical Director supports the work done in the Spay/Neuter Clinic, the Further Care Needed (hospital) wing, and the Color Me Special Suite (hospice/special needs) by directing and managing medical cases in conjunction with the Clinic Director, Spay/Neuter Veterinarian, and Executive Director. This position assists in developing, advancing, and implementing veterinary medicine protocols to deliver and ensure best practice medical treatment of all cats in our facility, whose number ranges from 15 to 40 at any one time. Occasionally, the person in this position will be called upon to perform surgical procedures that fall outside the scope of our Spay/Neuter Veterinarian. Temp Animal Welfare Specialist - Boston Shelter
Location | Boston, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
MSPCA-Angell is looking for a temporary full-time Animal Welfare Specialist. The position will require working some weekend days. Anticipated length of assignment is 3-5 months. -
Location | Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County Animal Services
Fairfax County Animal Services is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Animal Care Manager for the Michael R. Frey Campus on West Ox Road in Fairfax, VA. If you're passionate about advancing animal welfare through innovative programs, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have experience leading and developing dedicated animal care teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in supporting the well-being of pets and the community we serve and be part of an exciting period of growth at the shelter. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on both animals and their families, we want to hear from you! -
Location | Little Rock, Arkansas
Humane Society of Pulaski County
The Humane Society of Pulaski County (HSPC) is seeking a highly motivated, process and procedure-oriented manager committed to the mission, values, goals, and success of HSPC to oversee the daily operations of our animal shelter. HSPC is a well-established non-profit animal rescue organization. We maintain a private, no-kill shelter that is supported solely by donations, fundraisers, bequests, and grants. The Shelter Director will ensure the well-being of all animals in our care, manage staff, and maintain a clean, compassionate, and safe environment. This role requires strong leadership skills, a passion for animal welfare, an ability to interact with the public on various concerns, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. -
Location | Murray , Utah
Humane Society of Utah
Humane Society of Utah is seeking a behavior coordinator (more...) -
Location | New Hope, Pennsylvania
Bucks County SPCA
The Bucks County SPCA (BCSPCA) in Southeastern Pennsylvania is searching for a Director of Shelter Medicine. The BCSPCA operates two managed-intake shelters with well-equipped clinics in beautiful historic Bucks County. Our current medical team includes a full-time veterinarian, technicians, a client services coordinator and assistants. -
Location | Redmond, Oregon
BrightSide Animal Center
Brightside Animal Center is seeking a shelter veterinarian to lead and provide high-quality shelter medicine and surgery (more...)
