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Adoption Specialist (a.k.a. Matchmaker Extraordinaire)
Location | Las Vegas , Nevada
Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions
We’re looking for a friendly, outgoing, cat-loving human who can juggle multiple tasks, is a whizz at picking up where they left off after being interrupted, chat up potential adopters, donors, and volunteers, and handle the occasional fur on their clothes like a badge of honor. Programs & Engagement Coordinator
Location | Las Vegas , Nevada
Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions
We’re looking for a warm, organized, people centered Programs & Engagement Coordinator to serve as the Executive Director’s on site support and help keep our programs, people, and daily operations running seamlessly. Pet Health Center Veterinarian
Location | Springfield, Massachusetts
Dakin Humane Society
We're hoping to hire a full-time, 40-hour-per-week veterinarian. At present, the Pet Health Center team sees patients Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. We know great people don't always fit into a traditional schedule. If you're looking for part-time work, we'd still love to hear from you. -
Location | Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Iowa County Humane Society
The Kennel Manager oversees the daily operations of the animal care department, ensuring all animals receive humane, high-quality care. This role leads and supports the kennel team, manages intake and medical processes, and maintains a safe, clean, and well-functioning shelter environment. -
Location | Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Iowa County Humane Society
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and overall management of the Iowa County Humane Society (ICHS), ensuring the organization fulfills its mission, vision, and strategic goals. Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor Shelter Medicine and Community Practice
Location | Logan, Utah
Utah State University
Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a full-time, fiscal-year, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Shelter Medicine and Community Practice. -
Location | Waynesville, North Carolina
Salem's Sanctuary
Are you looking for a way to practice veterinary medicine that feels genuinely meaningful? Salem’s Sanctuary Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate veterinarian to provide clinical care in our growing nonprofit, low-cost hospital. We are open to creating a full-time, part-time, recurring relief, or volunteer position based on your interests and availability. -
Location | Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Humane Society of Sheboygan County
HSSC is searching for an Associate Veterinarian to provide on-site medical care and spay/neuter services to our shelter animals and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be comfortable with pediatric spay/neuter, in heat spays, pregnant spays, feral cat spay/neuter, large dog surgeries, as well as other medical procedures. Additionally, HSSC occasionally houses small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds so some experience with small animals is preferred. Licensed Veterinary Technician
Location | New York, New York
ASPCA
The ARC (Animal Recovery Center) facility is dedicated to the recovery and rehabilitation of victims of cruelty and neglect admitted through NYPD and the ASPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) and Community Engagement (CE) programs. The Licensed Veterinary Technician is responsible for a broad range of medical and administrative tasks in the ARC that serves animals admitted through the NYPD Partnership program. -
Location | Medford, Oregon
Friends of the Animals Community Spay & Neuter Clinic
We’re seeking a mission-driven veterinarian passionate about delivering high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter services in a nonprofit setting. Join Friends of the Animals Community Spay & Neuter Clinic, a well-established community clinic dedicated to compassionate, efficient care for dogs and cats in Medford, Oregon. -
Location | San Andreas, California
Performing Animal Welfare Society
The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is seeking an Executive Director to lead one of the nation's most respected wildlife sanctuary and animal advocacy organizations. Founded in 1984 by Pat Derby and Ed Stewart, PAWS is dedicated to the rescue and sanctuary of abused, abandoned, and retired captive wildlife, and public education regarding captive wildlife issues. -
Location | Rochester - NY, New York
Rochester Animal Services
Shelter DVM opportunity for Rochester Animal Services! We'd love for you to come join our team and make a difference! Associate Veterinarians (FT and PT)
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
We are seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about accessible veterinary medicine, enjoys surgical and medical variety, and thrives in an environment focused on patient outcomes—not production quotas. -
Location | New Castle, Delaware
Faithful Friends Animal Society
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Medical Director, where you will lead clinical excellence and foster a compassionate environment for both pets and their owners. This pivotal role combines veterinary leadership with hands-on medical expertise, ensuring the highest standards of animal care across our facility. -
Location | New Castle, Delaware
Faithful Friends Animal Society
Faithful Friends Animal Society is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled Lead Surgical LVT to help lead our lifesaving surgery program in a fast-paced shelter medicine environment. -
Location | New Castle, Delaware
Faithful Friends Animal Society
The Canine Behavior Specialist assists with management of the canine population through participation in daily rounds, performance of behavior assessments, implementation of behavior modification plans, training and enrichment. -
Location | New Castle, Delaware
Faithful Friends Animal Society
The Canine Behavior Supervisor is responsible for the evaluation of shelter dogs and making recommendations for placement, foster, rescue or behavior euthanasia if appropriate. Mobile Vaccine Vet Techs/Assistants
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
Pawmetto Lifeline is a private not for profit organization. We are an animal advocacy organization offering educational and medical programs for pets with a focus on pet retention. Our goal is to ensure pets are never homeless by supporting pet owners in need of our services with the hopes that their pet never enters a shelter. -
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
We are seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about accessible veterinary medicine, enjoys surgical and medical variety, and thrives in an environment focused on patient outcomes—not production quotas. Mobile Vaccine Clinic Coordinator
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
Pawmetto Lifeline is seeking a Care-A-Van Veterinary Coordinator (Part-Time) (more...) -
Location | Louisville, Kentucky
Kentucky Humane Society
The Behavior Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and execution of the shelter’s behavior program ensuring positive outcomes for animals through effective training, evaluation, and placement strategies, while also overseeing the development, delivery, and growth of external behavior and training services to ensure high-quality programming, strong staff performance, and achievement of revenue goals. -
Location | Sacramento, Remote/Telework Position
Animal Legal Defense Fund
The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the nation's preeminent legal advocacy organization dedicated exclusively to protecting animals through the legal system. Relief Veterinarian – Care-a-Van Vaccine Clinics
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
Pawmetto Lifeline is seeking South Carolina licensed veterinarians to serve as supervising veterinarians for our popular Care-a-Van Vaccine Clinics throughout South Carolina. Senior Director, Shelter Operations
Location | Los Angeles, California
ASPCA
The Senior Director of Shelter Operations (SD, Shelter Operations), reporting to the Senior Director of the Los Angeles Initiative, is assigned primarily to support the ASPCA’s partnership work with Los Angeles City Animal Services (LAAS) and as such will work with LAAS leadership on-site at the shelter locations.