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Location | Tucson, Arizona
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
This position supports individuals and families navigating crises and challenges involving companion animals such as animal illness or injury, pet loss, housing instability, and the prospect of having to surrender their pet(s). This position helps prevent pet surrender by providing individuals and families with access to veterinary or social resources using a trauma-informed, client-centered, and evidence-based approach. With a focus on supporting the human-animal bond, the Veterinary Social Worker supports community members in making informed, compassionate decisions that value both the human and animal experience. Training & Behavior Support Specialist
Location | Tucson, Arizona
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
The Training and Behavior Support position is responsible for delivering training curricula for public-facing clients to support pet retention and diversion, and support behavior modification programming for in-shelter pets. Volunteer Engagement & Program Coordinator
Location | Tucson, Arizona
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is seeking a Volunteer Engagement & Program Coordinator (more...) Associate Vice President of Philanthropy
Location | Remote, Remote/Telework Position
The Humane League
Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy will help lead The Humane League’s (THL) Development department by overseeing its global donor relations work, including all one-to-one donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The AVP will be responsible for generating over half of THL’s annual fundraising revenue, and play a critical role in advancing sustainable, mission-aligned growth for a high-impact organization working to end the abuse of animals raised for food. It is anticipated that this role may play a key role in shaping fundraising strategy for a not yet-formed 501(c)(4) entity, ensuring distinct and separate direct fundraising and donor engagement for each entity. -
Location | Oswego, New York
Oswego County Humane Society
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of the Oswego County Humane Society and is responsible for leading the organization's strategic direction, daily operations, financial sustainability, and community impact. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees fundraising, grant development, financial management, staff leadership, community partnerships, and organizational growth while ensuring the Society fulfills its mission to improve the lives of companion animals throughout Oswego County. -
Location | Breinigsville, Pennsylvania
The Sanctuary at Haafsville
The Dog Care Manager is responsible for the overall health, safety, welfare, and daily care of the dogs. This position provides leadership to dog care staff and volunteers, establishes and maintains consistent animal-care practices, coordinates medical and behavioral needs, supports successful placement, and helps ensure compliance with applicable animal welfare regulations. Executive Director of Shelter Operations
Location | Natchitoches, Louisiana
FAUNA - Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals
Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) seeks a Director of Operations for its Edwina & Sam Friedman Animal Adoption & Welfare Center. The Director is a leadership position that requires strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills, as well as unique knowledge of shelter management; a passion for supporting humane animal treatment and improving animal welfare; and a focus on serving community needs. -
Location | Reno, Nevada
Nevada Humane Society
As the Director of Philanthropy, you play a vital role in advancing Nevada Humane Society’s mission to care for pets, find them loving homes, and save lives. Your leadership helps drive our values forward by guiding your team with compassion and purpose. In this role, you also partner with authorized personnel to make thoughtful employment decisions that align with our organizational goals—ensuring we remain compliant with policies, procedures, and employment laws while fostering a positive, mission-aligned workplace. Community Outreach Manager - Boston Adoption Center
Location | Boston, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The MSPCA-Angell is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced community organizer, non-profit program development and/or animal welfare applicant to join our organization as a Community Outreach Manager at our Boston Adoption Center. If your dream job is to make a positive impact in people’s lives and your community, this is your opportunity. -
Location | Celebration, Florida
Thyra's Sanctuary
Thyra's Sanctuary is seeking an Animal Care Tech (more...) Assistant Mobile Vaccine Medical Manager
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
The Assistant Mobile Medical Manager plays an important role in the daily operation of the Care-A-Van by assisting with veterinary services, client care, animal handling, site set up and breakdown, inventory, and overall clinic operations. This position works closely with the Coordinators and Vet Technicians and reports directly to the Care-A-Van Manager and Director of Operations. Relief Veterinarian/Surgeon (Sick Pet Visits and Specialty Surgeries)
Location | Columbia, South Carolina
Pawmetto Lifeline
Pawmetto Lifeline is seeking a Relief Veterinarian/Surgeon Sick Pet Visits and Specialty Surgeries (more...) -
Location | Milpitas, California
Humane Society Silicon Valley
The Manager, Animal Experiences is responsible for directly managing and supporting staff including supervisors through coaching, performance management, and skill development. This role ensures staff are empowered, engaged, and aligned with HSSV’s mission, values, and working agreements. The Manager, Shelter Operations is detail-oriented, results-driven, and empathetic—comfortable supporting day-to-day operations and leading people. This individual plays a key role in delivering HSSV’s customer experience philosophy and fostering smooth operations, cross-functional collaboration, and promoting an inclusive workplace. A successful leader in this role is proactive, solution-focused, and skilled at building strong teams and culture. -
Location | Southern Pines, North Carolina
Moore Humane Society
The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight to all aspects of operations, including animal care and shelter services, financial management, fundraising, community engagement, human resources, and organizational development. Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners, the Executive Director will advance Moore Humane Society's mission while ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. -
Location | Port Townsend, Washington
Humane Society of Jefferson County WA
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of HSJCWA and is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, financial sustainability, and operational management of the organization. The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and government agencies to advance the organization's mission of protecting animals, promoting humane treatment, and strengthening the human-animal bond. Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology, APC Veterinary Staff (Regional Remote)
Location | Champaign, Illinois
ASPCA
The Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology (CVCT) systematically gains toxicology knowledge through the APC’s staged training and mentoring process. The CVCT plays a critical role at the APC managing cases regarding animals that have been exposed to potentially dangerous substances. The environment is fast paced, challenging, and loaded with support to help achieve success. The person in this position shares our expertise with veterinarians, animal owners, and others (e.g., law enforcement, etc.) who are involved in cases. In addition, the CVCT provides consultation for support staff, advising them in managing APC cases. The CVCT participates in other projects and events that are established to support APC work, further education, and enhance communication within the ASPCA. -
Location | Benson, Arizona
Oasis Sanctuary Foundation
We are looking for two caregivers who are ready to dedicate themselves to something truly meaningful: caring for the 750 parrots who call The Oasis home. -
Location | Birdsboro , Pennsylvania
Animal Rescue League of Berks County
The CMO will oversee and direct the veterinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate, efficient, and medically sound care that aligns with the Animal Rescue League’s mission, best practices, and core values. -
Location | Milpitas, California
Humane Society Silicon Valley
The Chief of Philanthropy serves as a key member of HSSV’s executive leadership team, providing strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s high-impact fundraising and donor engagement efforts. Veterinary Assistant I – Shelter Medicine
Location | Chicago, Illinois
Anti-Cruelty
The Veterinary Assistant I works to provide preventive care, perform treatments and diagnostic testing, assist with the management of illness and injury, and help ensure timely and consistent medical care in a fast-paced shelter environment. Supervisor, Veterinary Programs
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
The Sanctuary Veterinary Program Satellite Supervisor is responsible for conducting and overseeing the daily functions of the Sanctuary Veterinary Treatment team at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Satellite Clinics. -
Location | Emmett, Idaho
Pet Adoption League of Gem County
This position will provide training and enrichment for the dogs, monitor their health and feeding needs, arrange vet appointments, and oversee the volunteer staff that feeds and cleans, help with adoptions. Animal Care and Control Director
Location | Griffin, Georgia
Spalding County
Spalding County is seeking someone with experience operating an animal shelter. Duties include but are not limited to supervising staff, shelter management, assisting with rescues and customer interaction. Community Veterinary Assistant
Location | New York, New York
Animal Care Center of NYC
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be part of a committed team—working alongside veterinarians, veterinary nurses, client service representatives, a groomer, and a social worker. This is hands-on work in a setting where access to care is everything.