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Location | Remote, Remote/Telework Position
Mercy For Animals
We currently seek an undercover investigator to join our investigations team. In this role, you will obtain employment at factory farms and slaughterhouses in order to document conditions. Investigators must be prepared to witness unimaginable cruelty and engage in intense manual labor while maintaining their composure and cover to gather information necessary to expose and stop farmed animal abuse. Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
Location | Hesperia, California
City of Hesperia
In this role, you will organize and manage the Animal Services volunteer program, including recruiting, providing hands-on training, and supervising volunteers in animal enrichment, safe handling, and shelter cleaning and sanitization practices. You'll plan and coordinate community events, foster placements, and rescue partnerships while representing the department at outreach activities. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, assisting with adoptions, supporting animal intake, and promoting animals through photography and networking. Strong volunteer coordination skills, a passion for animal welfare, and the ability to build positive relationships with the public, volunteers, and rescue groups are essential. -
Location | Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Humane Society
Chesapeake Humane Society is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Associate Veterinarian to join our high-volume, low-cost veterinary clinic. This role is ideal for a skilled DVM who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working in a supportive team environment, and thrives in a fast-paced setting. -
Location | Potomac, Maryland
Friends of All Critters At Shelters
FOACAS is seeking an experienced Executive Director who is passionate about animal rescue. The successful candidate will manage the organization and day-to-day operations, work with adopters, fosters and volunteers, represent the organization at community events and enhance the FOACAS mission to grow the vision of the founders. Must be able to handle multiple priorities effectively. Strong communication skills and knowledge of Excel, Dropbox and Constant Contact a plus. Expected schedule: 25-30 hours per week. Choose your own schedule. Hybrid/remote. -
Location | Pomona, California
Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A.
With a staff of highly recognized animal control and humane officers, Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (IVHS & SPCA) answers the call of thousands of animals in need every year. With our community outreach programs we educate the public on the humane treatment of animals including local wildlife, proper pet care and how to be a responsible pet owner. Equally important is IVHS & SPCA’s commitment to provide affordable veterinary care with low-cost vaccination clinic, low-cost spay and neuter programs, and microchipping for pets in our communities. Registered Vet Technician (Mobile Unit)
Location | Pomona, California
Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A.
We are seeking a qualified Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our high quality, high volume, spay and neuter (HQHVSN) mobile veterinary team. The ideal candidate is dependable, able to work in a busy team setting and has effective communication skills. The focus will be on leading the surgery team to ensure a safe and efficient flow for HQHVSN. -
Location | Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services
This individual is responsible for overseeing veterinary services within Animal Care Services. Key responsibilities include performing sterilization surgeries for dogs and cats, evaluating and providing medical care and treatment for shelter pets, and ordering euthanasia when necessary to alleviate suffering. This role also ensures that pets receive appropriate vaccinations, preventive care, medical treatments, nutrition, and sanitation. Additionally, this role is responsible for medically investigating cases of animal cruelty and providing testimony in court cases. Lastly, this individual will train staff on essential medical needs and provide functional oversight to the Lead Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistants. Program Coordinator - Behavior and Enrichment
Location | Naples, Florida
Collier County - Domestic Animal Services
The Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator plays a key role in promoting an enriching environment for shelter animals, reducing stress, and providing opportunities for natural behavior. This position focuses on behavioral health, enrichment activities, evaluations, and pathway planning to ensure animals are successfully placed through adoption or foster care. The position provides hands-on training, behavior modification, pre- and post-adoption support, and enrichment, helping to ensure the animals thrive during their stay and find lasting placements. -
Location | Naples, Florida
Collier County - Domestic Animal Services
Collier County Domestic Animal Services Division is seeking a motivated individual for a Animal Care Specialist II position who will plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of Animal Care Specialist (more...) -
Location | Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
This individual is responsible for overseeing veterinary services within Animal Care Services. Key responsibilities include performing sterilization surgeries for dogs and cats, evaluating and providing medical care and treatment for shelter pets, and ordering euthanasia when necessary to alleviate suffering. This role also ensures that pets receive appropriate vaccinations, preventive care, medical treatments, nutrition, and sanitation. Additionally, this role is responsible for medically investigating cases of animal cruelty and providing testimony in court cases. Lastly, this individual will train staff on essential medical needs and provide functional oversight to the Lead Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistants. -
Location | Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cumberland County
Are you passionate about animal health and welfare? Join our Animal Services Department as a Veterinarian, where you’ll deliver outstanding care to the beloved animals in our shelter. Your expertise will play a key role in developing and implementing vital veterinary protocols, ensuring the animals receive the highest level of medical attention and overall well-being. This position involves limited public interaction, primarily focusing on animal care and collaboration with staff and fosters. Become an advocate for animals and make a lasting difference in their lives every day by being part of our dedicated team. -
Location | Syracuse, New York
Central NY SPCA
The Executive Director oversees all organizational functions including the operation of the animal shelter, the investigation of animal cruelty and neglect, and the coordination of all programs and services. The Executive Director is directly responsible for organizational development and fundraising, administrative operations, community relations, board relations, and financial management. The Executive Director requires the individual to make operational decisions by following, and sometimes interpreting, established policy and precedent. In the absence of policy precedent, the Executive Director has authority to make immediate decisions, if needed. -
Location | Ringoes, Pennsylvania
Tabby's Place
This position offers an exciting opportunity at a one-of-a-kind, cat-only sanctuary where you will work alongside a small, caring staff and over 300 volunteers to provide high quality, care for our feline residents while they await their forever homes. Our cats range from healthy, vibrant kittens to seniors and special needs cats with conditions like diabetes or paralysis. You will help provide these cats with high quality medical. -
Location | Hesperia, California
City of Hesperia
The Senior Animal Care Technician leads and oversees the work of shelter staff, providing training, assigning tasks, and ensuring proper animal care, facility cleanliness, and adherence to safety practices. They assist with feeding, medical care, euthanasia, animal behavior evaluations, and adoption programs, while maintaining accurate records and delivering excellent customer service. Acting as a role model, they support a positive team environment, represent the department to the public, and help coordinate rescue efforts and community outreach events. Wellness/Surgical Veterinary Assistant
Location | Eugene, Oregon
Willamette Animal Guild
Responsible for assisting with patient exams, daily care of all wellness/surgical patients, assisting wellness CVT with wellness scheduling, general cleaning, and training others to utilize our patient care protocols, and more. -
Location | Harbor Springs, Michigan
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society
Training is focused on the daily care of the shelter cats and dogs, preparing them for their future forever families. Activities include but are not limited to the handling of domestic animals of all ages, temperaments, and sizes; the cleaning of kennels using RESCUE or products containing bleach; the feeding and medicating of animals; the basic grooming, training, and enrichment; the cleaning of all facilities and equipment; and the cleaning, collection, and disposal of waste and other bodily fluids. -
Location | Pawling , New York
ASPCA
The Coordinator, Administration carries out administrative functions and projects under the direction of the Manager, Administration, and in support of the R&R Center leadership and programs. The individual in this role communicates with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure the smooth functioning of all R&R Center programs. Registered Veterinary Technician
Location | Charlotte, North Carolina
Humane Society of Charlotte
As a Registered Veterinary Technician on our Clinic Services Team, you will be responsible for the daily duties of preparation, induction, intubation and recovery of up to 40 animals admitted for surgery each day. This role also alternates rotations of leading technician-driven booster and bloodwork appointments for the community. You will be a leading staff member, motivating and energizing the veterinary medical team to ensure the health and safety of our patients and meet department goals. By working at HSC, you will be able to make an extraordinary impact on animals and the people in our community. Managing Veterinarian- Spay/Neuter
Location | Koror, Palau
Palau Animal Welfare Society
An exciting opportunity is available for an energetic, small animal, Spay Neuter veterinarian to work on the tropical island of Palau in the western Pacific. An easy-going personality and the ability to work well with the local Palauan support team will be highly regarded. The successful applicant will focus on small animal sterilization and public education for the Palau community. -
Location | Los Angeles, California
Best Friends Animal Society
Lifesaving & Care Specialists are responsible for the daily functions, and growth of lifesaving programs including adoption, foster care, transfer/transport, as well as providing basic animal care for animals in our program locations. Specialists act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. Specialists may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. Senior specialists have an increased level of responsibility or skills, and the ability to make on-the-spot decisions to accomplish tasks. -
Location | King City, Ontario
Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Horse Handlers to join our team full-time. In this role, provide daily care for our 40+ rescued horses along with a variety of other farm animals. Care includes feeding, grooming, turning in and out, and mucking of the barns. This physically demanding position requires you to be on your feet all day, in all weather conditions, while working closely with a team to provide the best care for our animals. -
Location | Quakertown , Pennsylvania
Bucks County SPCA
The Director of Shelter Medicine is responsible for managing the medical department, performing surgical procedures (primarily spay/neuter of cats, dogs and rabbits) and physical examinations and diagnostic workups on healthy and sick shelter animals. They will bring their knowledge of Shelter Medicine to the team, writing and updating medical protocols and implementing changes as needed to other shelter protocols in conjunction with the Shelter Directors. This position also oversees a small public clinic that delivers low-cost spay/neuter for owned, feral (TNR) and rescue cats. Experience in Shelter Medicine and management are key components for the successful candidate in this role, though training is available for the right candidate. -
Location | Westminster, Maryland
Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc.
The Humane Society of Carroll County (HSCC), a well-established, no-kill 501(c)(3) public animal shelter in central Maryland, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter. HSCC operates a low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic and serves as the contracted provider for Carroll County Animal Control Services. We are committed to compassionate animal care, community education, and lifesaving programs. -
Location | King City, Ontario
Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Dog Handlers to join our team full-time. In this role, you’ll ensure our dogs spend plenty of time outdoors, enjoying playgroups and exercise throughout the day. You’ll also assist senior handlers with training and rehabilitation. This physically demanding position requires you to be on your feet all day, in all weather conditions, while working closely with a team to provide the best care for our dogs.
