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Location | Pawling , New York
ASPCA
The Coordinator, Adoptions is responsible for the effective and efficient placement of animals through direct adoptions. The person in this role introduces potential adopters to appropriate dogs, ensuring it is a safe and positive interaction for all involved, and works with internal partners to arrange and carry-out transport of adoptable dogs to adoption events and placement partners. Director of Operations and Advancement
Location | Mamaroneck, New York
Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers
As a member of a lean team with outsized impact, this person will wear many hats and serve a variety of functions in close collaboration with the Executive Director and Program Director. Core responsibilities include financial management, fundraising, communications, and program support. -
Location | Naples, Florida
Patty Baker Humane Society Naples
The CEO is the face of PBHSN, 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 PBHSN’s mission. -
Location | Westbrook, Maine
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
The Guest Services Manager (GSM) manages the staff and processes of the ARLGP admission of stray animals, surrendered pets, lost and found reports, public spay/neuter events, among other responsibilities. The position works closely with animal control officers for 15 communities as well as other department managers and leadership. -
Location | Chester Springs , Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania SPCA
The Regional Behavior Manager will work collaboratively with all animal program staff and volunteers to identify, prevent, and treat behavior issues to meet lifesaving and adoption goals and ensure the most humane and shortest stay possible while creating the program's future across our three satellite sites. Animal Care Associate - San Luis Valley
Location | Alamosa, Colorado
Humane Colorado
Humane Colorado is seeking an Animal Care Associate - San Luis Valley (more...) Program Coordinator - Behavior and Enrichment
Location | Naples, Florida
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. Specialist, Veterinary Programs
Location | New York, New York
Best Friends Animal Society
Veterinary Specialists provide high quality medical care for animals in Best Friends lifesaving and veterinary programs. They are responsible for daily medical activities and supporting Best Friends veterinarians. Veterinary 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. Animal Welfare Specialist - Northeast Animal Shelter
Location | Salem, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Welfare Specialist at MSPCA at Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, MA. The vision of the MSPCA Animal Protection Division is to proactively address the underlying issues that put animals at risk. We value our connections to communities and organizations and serve as a resource to protect the largest number of animals possible. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of this mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Animal Welfare Specialist - Methuen Adoption Center
Location | Methuen, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We are looking for applicants with at least one year of experience in a customer service/client care position. Previous work or volunteer experience with animals is a plus! Applicants should also demonstrate excellent judgment and interpersonal skills and be eager to work to support the human-animal bond. -
Location | Arlington, Virginia
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
The Sergeant Animal Control Officer reports to the Chief Animal Control Officer and plays a key role in ensuring the enforcement of animal control ordinances, laws, and regulations within Arlington County. This exempt, leadership-level position is responsible for conducting investigations and inspections; issuing warrants, citations, and warnings; providing necessary resources; and maintaining accurate records of daily operations. The role also involves engaging with the public to promote awareness of animal-related regulations and humane animal care practices. -
Location | Denver, Colorado
The Feline Fix
The ED is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of The Feline Fix. This includes managing financial sustainability, facilities maintenance, human resources and staff development, risk management, community outreach, program evaluation and design, and ensuring high-quality clinic operations. This position is heavily weighted in operations and administration as opposed to fundraising which is conducted by the Director of Development & Marketing. The ED works collaboratively with the Board of Directors, staff, and community partners to further the organization’s mission and impact. -
Location | Camarillo, California
Ventura County Animal Services
Under general direction, performs veterinary services including spay/neuter surgeries; examines and determines preventative medical care and treatments for shelter animals and stray animal emergency cases; and provides oversight for the security and dispensing of drugs and ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations. Performs other related duties as requested. -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
While Staff Veterinarians work as a team to provide for all veterinary needs across departments, there are multiple areas within which you can grow or apply your passions in the role. We’re seeking veterinarians who have professional interests that include: Dogs, Cats and Horses. Manager, Adoptions and Foster Programs - LA
Location | Los Angeles, California
Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Pet Adoption Center is looking for an engaging & dynamic manager for our adoption and foster program who is outgoing, people focused and committed to improving the lives of both animals and the people in our community. If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk to you! -
Location | Covington, Georgia
Newton County Animal Services
This position is responsible for enforcing Newton County, Georgia animal control ordinances. The work involves responding to requests concerning stray, dangerous or injured animals, investigating complaints and operation of the animal control vehicle and animal control equipment. This position involves contact with a wide variety of both domestic and exotic animals as well as many species of wildlife including but not limited to animals that have attacked humans or other animals. This position also assists in maintaining the animals at the shelter, which includes feeding, vaccinating, medicating and monitoring the animals. MUST WORK ON-CALL (rotating). -
Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
The position oversees mobile adoptions and rescue programming at the SPCA of Texas, ensuring operational excellence, strong external partnerships, and lifesaving outcomes for animals. This role manages staff and volunteers, improves processes, and supports collaboration across departments to maximize the impact of lifesaving initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Mobile Adoptions & Community Engagement
• Oversee the mobile adoption event program, including cultivating new partnerships and stewarding existing relationships. -
Location | Bellevue, Washington
Seattle Humane
The Development Director at Seattle Humane is the key integrator for annual giving, Major gifts, community events, corporate support, grants, third party fundraisers, workplace giving, planned giving, and other special initiatives. The Development Director is also responsible for overseeing key outreach efforts for strategic community partnerships. In addition, the Development Director is an active front line fundraiser who manages a portfolio of donors and is responsible for driving strategic decisions and actions to meet fundraising goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director leads a dynamic group of fundraisers with an annual target of $10M+ in contributions, with the expectation to work with Finance and the leadership team to determine ambitious and realistic annual revenue growth goals. The Development Director collaborates closely with the External Relations Director and Finance Director. -
Location | Chicago, Illinois
Tree House Humane Society
The Surgical Assistant assists the veterinarian and technicians with patient care services in relation to surgery intake, discharge appointments, post-operative rechecks and wellness exams. This position assists in the preparation of patients for surgery, assists in patient restraint for exams, recovers patients after surgery, and assists in patient discharges. Services of the VWC include high quality, high volume spay neuter (80%) in addition to basic wellness/preventative care (20%). -
Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
Successful people in this role will be collaborative, have a growth mindset, demonstrate integrity in all communications and interactions, and able to balance both strategic thinking and technical knowledge for the SPCA of Texas. Candidates should have demonstrated bookkeeping experience. They should have strong internal and external communication skills, and feel comfortable communicating complex data in a clear and focused manner. -
Location | Stanfordville, New York
Animal Farm Foundation
Animal Farm Foundation is seeking an animal care team member (more...) Associate Veterinarian (Full & Part-Time)
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
We need a veterinarian who’s ready to lead, innovate, and transform the industry. You should be comfortable working in a high-energy environment where every case matters. -
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
Pawmetto Lifeline is seeking veterinary technicians for wellness clinic and spay/neuter clinic (more...) Paid Culinary Intern, The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary
Location | Watkins Glen, New York
Farm Sanctuary
The Culinary externship program focuses on creating and serving plant-based foods in a beautiful sanctuary. It provides hands-on experience assisting in developing unique specialty foods and menu items, focusing on an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced and growing environment.
