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Director of Capacity & Outcomes
Location | Buffalo, New York
SPCA Serving Erie County
The Director of Capacity & Outcomes is responsible for strategic leadership and direction to ensure efficient and smooth shelter operations and program oversight, including Adoptions, Foster, Behavior & Enrichment, and Community Support Services. Drives continuous improvement through proper onboarding, training, and professional development, with a strong focus on the mission, vision, and best practices. In addition, manages structure and staff, developing systems and processes that maximize department and organizational effectiveness. This is a fast-paced, high-competency position which will include some Saturday availability/flexible scheduling. -
Location | Port Angeles, Washington
Olympic Peninsula Humane Society
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the Chief Executive Officer, overseeing all aspects of the organization. This includes strategic planning, fundraising, staff management, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality animal welfare services. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED provides vision, leadership, and operational oversight to achieve the organization's mission. Animal Resources & Care Officer
Location | Gainesville, Florida
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Animal Resources & Care Officer (more...) -
Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota
Feline Rescue
The Veterinary Medical Director oversees the Veterinary Services department by directing and managing daily medical operations within Veterinary Services in conjunction with the Surgical Director, Operations Director and Executive Director. This position provides medical care to a large population of cats in both our shelter and foster care setting. They assist in developing, advancing, and implementing shelter medicine protocols to deliver and ensure humane medical treatment of all animals in our shelter and foster populations. -
Location | San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Pets Alive!
SAPA is seeking a full-time veterinarian proficient in both internal medicine and surgical procedures. The ideal candidate is eager to make a difference in the lives of shelter animals, ensuring they receive the highest quality medical care. This position requires working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, performing both routine and advanced surgical procedures, and overseeing medical treatment plans. Companion Animal Operations Assistant Manager
Location | Salem, Oregon
The Asher House
The Operations Assistant Manager at The Asher House assists in managing daily operations to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals in our care. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for animal welfare. Responsibilities: Clinic Director/Senior Veterinarian
Location | Richmond, Virginia
Loving Spay and Neuter Clinic/Richmond Animal League
We’re seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Clinic Director to take our Loving Spay+Neuter Clinic (LSNC) to the next level! This is your chance to lead, inspire, and grow a highly successful clinic program while working with RAL leadership and key community partners—including municipal and private rescue groups. Together, we’ll expand access to life-changing spay/neuter services for cats, dogs, and those who love them. Volunteer and Foster Care Coordinator - Cape Cod Adoption Center
Location | Cape Cod, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The MSPCA-Angell Cape Cod Adoption Center is looking for a full time Volunteer and Foster Care Coordinator to oversee all aspects of our large volunteer and foster care programs. Some primary job responsibilities include the recruitment, training and on-going management of volunteers and fosters. Assistant Shelter Manager - Boston Shelter
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. -
Location | Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County Animal Services
Animal Services Officers are responsible for enforcing the animal control laws and regulations in Fairfax County. As an ASO, you’ll be directly involved in essential responsibilities such as capturing stray animals, rescuing sick or injured wildlife, investigating cases of animal cruelty and dangerous animals, and responding to animal bites and exposure incidents. Additionally, you will educate the public, provide vital resources to the community, and, when necessary, perform humane euthanasia, all while making a tangible impact on both animal welfare and public safety. Animal Behavior and Transfer Program Manager
Location | Denver, Colorado
Denver Animal Shelter
Within the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), Denver Animal Protection (DAP) protects the safety and welfare of Denver’s animals and residents by fostering the human animal bond. DAP emphasizes public and animal safety and health, encourages responsible pet ownership through education and enforcing compliance with animal-related municipal code requirements, and cares for animals at the Denver Animal Shelter (DAS). More information can be found at: DDPHE: Denver Animal Protection. -
Location | Novato, California
Marin Humane
Participates in the development of policy and helps direct and coordinate human resources functions including employment, compensation, benefits, training, affirmative action/equal employment, employee relations and services in support of organization objectives. Advises management on labor and other legal issues relative to employment. Participates as a member of the senior management team in the development and implementation of organization-wide policies and programs that will contribute to its overall success. -
Location | Remote, Remote/Telework Position
Best Friends Animal Society
The Inclusion & Belonging Intern will play a crucial role in supporting and driving the efforts of Best Friends’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) office in developing and implementing DEIB initiatives. This role involves actively supporting various programs and projects aimed at fostering an inclusive workplace culture and enhancing intercultural competence. The Inclusion & Belonging intern will conduct comprehensive research, gather and analyze data, and assist in organizing training sessions, workshops, and events. Furthermore, they will participate in team meetings and proactively contribute ideas to enhance and elevate organizational inclusivity practices. -
Location | Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City Pet Project (KCPP)
The CEO will lead KCPP’s strategy, operations, and community engagement, ensuring continued growth and innovation (more...) -
Location | Vero Beach, Florida
Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County
Under the direction of the Shelter Manager, the Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining proper disease control protocols, including cleaning of kennels, cages and surrounding areas. -
Location | Vero Beach, Florida
Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for animal care and be committed to providing exceptional support to our veterinarian and team members. The Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in our medical care of the shelter animals, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining patient care, and contributing to the overall success of our team. Supervising Shelter Veterinarian
Location | Vero Beach, Florida
Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County
The Humane Society of Vero Beach, Florida, is looking for a full-time Supervising Veterinarian ready to find their forever clinic. Do you love leading teams to make a real difference in the lives of animals while having making a difference doing it? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! -
Location | VERO BEACH, Florida
Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County
In this role, you'll utilize fear-free and force-free methods to provide comprehensive behavior modification and training services. Collaborating closely with shelter and clinic staff, you'll identify, mitigate, and monitor behavior challenges and environmental stressors affecting both individual animals and the whole population. Your responsibilities will also include training staff and volunteers in general defensive animal handling techniques and specific behavior modification strategies tailored to individual animals. Crafting individual behavior plans for at-risk animals, updating records promptly, and ensuring timely distribution of information to staff and volunteers are essential aspects of this role (more...) -
Location | Vero Beach, Florida
Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County
The Shelter Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all areas of a full service shelter; animals who pass through our ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program) benefit from a wide range of care including complete medical treatment, behavior assessment, socialization, daily enrichment activities and adoption services designed to match pets with people based on lifestyle and compatibility. Services including, but not limited to: intake, behavior, animal care, foster care, adoptions (including off site adoption outreach) and partnerships with other animal welfare organizations provide the necessary infrastructure to achieve ASAP’s mission. -
Location | Pittsboro, North Carolina
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge
We are seeking a full time Administrative Director to join our dedicated team of passionate animal lovers! Our ideal candidate would be committed to becoming a longterm member of our team, and would be excited to work alongside other staff members to help our organization continue to grow. Animal Shelter Specialist, Part-Time
Location | Cumming, Georgia
Forsyth County Government
The purpose of this classification is to perform manual and semi-skilled work involving the care for animals and maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the animal shelter in support of the County’s animal shelter operations. -
Location | Cumming, Georgia
Forsyth County Government
The purpose of this classification is to perform manual and semi-skilled work involving the care for animals and maintenance of the shelter facility in support of the County’s animal shelter operations. This class is distinguished from the Veterinary Technician in that incumbents provide more direct and intensive care of the animals in addition to maintaining the shelter. -
Location | Princeton , Minnesota
RUFF START RESCUE, INC.
Ruff Start Rescue, a non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to finding loving foster homes for animals in need, is seeking a highly qualified Practice Manager to oversee our veterinary clinic and ensure that all rescued animals receive exceptional care. The ideal candidate will possess extensive medical and administrative expertise, demonstrate strong leadership abilities, maintain efficient operations, and manage finances effectively. A passion for providing a safe and loving environment for every animal and the ability to contribute to our mission is essential. -
Location | Naples, Florida
Humane Society Naples
The CEO is the face of HSN, its primary spokesperson, and cultivator of relationships with donors, community leaders, the veterinary community, animal welfare organizations and advocates, government officials, media, volunteers, and other key stakeholders to promote animal welfare and HSN’s mission.
