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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. -
Location | Watkins Glen, New York
Farm Sanctuary
As a vital member of the Sanctuary team, the Caregiver, Animal Wellness provides essential daily needs to the residents. They assist in helping achieve optimal wellbeing for all the residents which includes their physical, emotional, cognitive and social health. The Caregiver, Animal Wellness works closely with the management team to identify concerns, course of action and implementation of quality care. They should have a strong desire and ability to perform hands-on work and a personal commitment to improving the lives of farmed animals. -
Location | Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona Animal Welfare League
The Director of Operations is an integral part of AAWL’s Management Team, reporting directly to the President and CEO. The Director of Operations primary focus is to ensure the health and welfare of animals under our care, including: 1) managing animal intake and population flow to align our capacity for care with our physical space and staffing; 2) overseeing the progress of our behavior team to ensure we are providing the highest quality of care to serve as many animals as possible; 3) collaborating with medical leadership to ensure foster/intake medical practices align with shelter policies; and 4) assessing how well teams are adhering to SOPs and identifying areas for improvement. Experienced Surgical & Triage Technician
Location | Sarasota, Florida
Humane Society of Sarasota County
HSSC is seeking an Experienced Surgical & Triage Technician to join our Veterinary Services Team and play a pivotal role in lifesaving care for animals in need. This is a senior-level position for seasoned technicians with deep experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, and critical care triage. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, clinical proficiency, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure settings. -
Location | Columbus, Georgia
Paws Humane Society
We are looking for a dedicated and mission-driven Veterinarian to join our high-volume, non-profit veterinary clinic. This role focuses on providing affordable, quality care to underserved communities, with an emphasis on high-volume spay/neuter surgeries, preventative care, and treatment of common medical conditions. The ideal candidate is passionate about animal welfare, efficient in a fast-paced environment, and committed to reducing pet overpopulation through compassionate, community-focused care. -
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. -
Location | Camarillo, California
Ventura County Animal Services
Under general direction, performs duties in enforcement, licensing, rabies suppression, quarantine, treatment, vaccination, impound, euthanasia, and the humane disposal of animals in accordance with applicable departmental policies and procedures, rules and regulations and ordinances governing animal care and control; performs other related duties as required. -
Location | Joliet, Illinois
Will County Animal Protection Services
Under general supervision, responsible for directing and improving the field services of Will County Animal Protection Services. Assists the management team in ongoing development and success of Will County Animal Protection Services internally and in the community. Provides oversight of animal protection services officers and operations including officer response, investigations, customer service, compliance and community assistance. Will model humane treatment of the animals in our care and excellent customer service. Supervises and coordinates field services operations of WCAPS including investigations, rabies control, public education, and animal care ensuring that field services reflect the mission of WCAPS with ordinances enforced consistently, positive community relations, humane education, and voluntary compliance for animal ordinances. -
Location | Douglas, Arizona
Douglas Animal Shelter
Under general supervision, supervises the activities and employees of the Animal Shelter including performing all duties of an Animal Control Officer as necessary. -
Location | Staten Island, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Assist in the provision of medical and surgical care of animals in the shelter. Manages treatment plan of hospitalized patients, performs diagnostics (x-ray, in-house laboratory) and obtains sampling (blood, swabbing), administers medications via all routes, and leads the surgery team. Must be a self-starter with the ability to think critically in order to be a stakeholder in the patients’ treatment plans. Works well independently but as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all animals in the shelter. This position is based within the medical department at a specific ACC location but flexibility to work at other locations may occasionally be required. Director of Veterinary Community Medicine
Location | Queens, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Our ideal candidate can confidently handle challenging medical and surgical cases without mentorship or supervision and work within the resources we have. You won’t be referring cases for MRI’s or specialist consults, you will be using your powers of sound reasoning, good judgement and draw on your experience as a seasoned and confident practitioner. -
Location | New York, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Community Cats Coordinator helps achieve our goals assisting with ACC’s Community Cats department by ensuring the smooth operation of our current protocols and driving the development of a more robust program that touches all five boroughs and includes communication with our community, Shelter/Neuter/Return (SNR) in conjunction with the cat’s caretaker, targeted TNR, and appropriate alternative placement for cats who cannot return to their outdoor homes. Client Care Representative-Spanish Speaking
Location | New York, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Client Care Representative is the face of Animal Care Centers and is responsible for providing professional, world-class service to all internal and external clients in a way that reflects the values and mission of Animal Care Centers. The Client Care Representative is responsible for greeting clients, connecting them to other departments when necessary, and providing information about all Animal Care Centers services including animal admission, adoption, health and behavior. The Client Care Representative is expected to answer questions about fees, legal requirements, TNR, external resources, and other, sometimes sensitive, topics. With such varied and wide-ranging responsibilities, their overarching goal is to ensure that regardless of a client’s reason for visiting, previous experiences, or current attitudes, each client is provided comprehensive, collaborative access to resources and services, and leaves feeling positive and satisfied about their interaction with our organization.