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Location | San Francisco , California
San Francisco Animal Care and Control
San Francisco Animal Care and Control is seeking an animal care attendant (more...) -
Location | League City, Texas
League City Animal Care
This position provides care and training, in the form of Fear Free handling, for our shelter animals. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service skills that provide a high level of pleasant, professional service to all visitors, staff, and volunteers, and is expected to offer excellence in customer service and public education to all citizens (more...) -
Location | League City, Texas
League City Animal Care
Under supervision of the Animal Protection Lead, Animal Services Supervisor, and Animal Services Manager, the Animal Protection Officer enforces animal protection laws and ordinances for the City through investigation and the patrolling of the City of League City. Acts as a representative of the City in the field and in shelter. Operates the Pet Resource Center to provide options for individuals needing rehoming assistance, pet pantry & pet retention supplies, lost/found pet services, and more. Performs work in the League City Animal Care Center to include care and maintenance of animals and grounds while humanely following City policy, City ordinances and State of Texas laws. Development & Marketing Coordinator
Location | League City, Texas
League City Animal Care
The Community Outreach Coordinator specializing in Development & Marketing plays a critical role in advancing the City’s public engagement, and fundraising initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with residents, community organizations, and potential partners, including coordinating marketing campaigns, planning community events, and executing development strategies that support City programs and services. Additional responsibilities include planning and executing fundraising campaigns, researching and securing sponsorships, grants, and donations. This role requires strong communication skills, creative thinking, organizational prowess, and a passion for community involvement and public service. Supervising Animal Services Officer
Location | Novato, California
Marin Humane
The Supervising Animal Services Officer serves as one of two operational leads for the field services team, akin to a sergeant role within a law enforcement structure. This position ensures the efficient daily management of Animal Services Officers (ASO 1 and ASO 2) and Field Technicians and provides hands-on support in both administrative and field capacities. The role includes scheduling, project oversight, and the facilitation of seamless communication between staff, Director of Animal Services, and shelter staff. The supervisor also acts as a "float," responding to field needs and providing operational support to ensure coverage and effective service delivery. -
Location | Seal Beach, California
Seal Beach Animal Care Center
Manage the intake and care of kittens within SBACC, including recruiting and supporting foster families. Coordinate veterinary care, oversee socialization efforts, and promote foster program to new recruits. 2-3 years experience with neonatal kittens in a professional setting required. Train new fosters and set up new foster homes with necessary supplies. Ability to assess, vaccinate, medicate, bottle and tube feed, and give SubQ fluids to kittens. Regularly communicate and follow up with foster parents to monitor progress of kittens in foster care, take calls and emails from fosters when needed. Create and maintain guidance materials for foster parents. -
Location | Portland, Oregon
Multnomah County Animal Services
As the Operations Manager, you will support Animal Services’ mission while keeping pace in an active and demanding environment that requires a high degree of multitasking and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You will be responsible for partnering with the Animal Services Director in strategic and operational leadership at the Multnomah County Animal Services shelter, including the program areas of Field Services, Client Services, Animal Care, and, Animal Health.. You will directly supervise non-represented professional staff, and be responsible for observing, understanding and evaluating shelter processes and procedures, budget, and personnel management. You will provide operational oversight through setting and achieving meaningful and realistic goals, problem solving quickly and decisively, as well as developing systems and processes that maximize organization effectiveness. You’ll embrace the opportunity to interact with people from cultural backgrounds different from your own. -
Location | Sevierville, Tennessee
Sevier County Humane Society
The Shelter Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of a rural animal shelter dedicated to the rescue, care, and rehoming of animals. This individual will ensure the shelter operates efficiently, compassionately, and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. As the face of the organization, the Director also plays a key role in collaboration with veterinary partners and volunteers. 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. -
Location | Montpelier, Vermont
The Mitzvah Fund
The Operations Director will oversee the daily workings of The Mitzvah Fund, including the full cycle of veterinary care for our patients, maintenance of the hospital’s facility and mobile unit, management of the organization’s volunteers, and general administrative tasks. -
Location | Saugerties, New York
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
CAS is seeking an Executive Director as Founder Kathy Stevens transitions from the role. This is a unique and transformative opportunity for a dynamic, mission-driven leader to apply their experience and expertise in service of a more compassionate world for all beings. The ideal candidate embodies integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of their work. They will bring exceptional skills in organizational growth, team empowerment, and communication abilities. Additionally, they will have a proven track record of guiding an organization through strategic planning and execution, while successfully securing major gifts to sustain and expand its impact. -
Location | Palm City, Florida
American Humane Society
American Humane, a national leader in animal welfare for over a century, seeks a Service Dog Training Manager for its Pups4Patriots program at the American Humane Sanctuary in Palm City, FL. This hybrid position reports to the Director, Sanctuary and Military Affairs Programming, and plays a key role in training service dogs to assist veterans and first responders with PTSD and TBI. -
Location | Boston, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The Housing Policy Specialist will forge new policies to permit pets in housing by working with local housing authorities and municipal governments, state agencies, and the legislature. The Housing Policy Specialist will also develop or have existing relationships with housing providers and associations to be able to change no pets policies with sensible and workable guidelines that have positive outcomes for tenants with pets, tenants without pets, and landlords/management. Volunteer Live-in Caretaker (Unpaid)
Location | Smithville , Texas
Central Texas Pig Rescue
Our live-in caretaker is the backbone of the team. We’re looking for compassionate, pig-loving humans who want to have a big impact on the lives of rescued animals. While animal-care experience is a plus, all of us started with little to none—and everything can be taught to the right person. If you’re looking for an adventure, hard and fulfilling work, new pig friends, and an escape into the Enchanted Pig Forest of Central Texas, this role might be for you. -
Location | Tacoma, Washington
Northwest Spay & Neuter Center
As a Wellness Veterinarian, you’ll play a vital role in providing preventative care, vaccinations, and minor illness management for companion animals in underserved communities. You’ll work in a mission-driven environment supported by a seasoned technical staff, with a focus on access to care and compassionate communication with pet owners. Supervising Animal Services Officer
Location | Novato, California
Marin Humane
The Supervising Animal Services Officer serves as one of two operational leads for the field services team, akin to a sergeant role within a law enforcement structure. This position ensures the efficient daily management of Animal Services Officers (ASO 1 and ASO 2) and Field Technicians and provides hands-on support in both administrative and field capacities. The role includes scheduling, project oversight, and the facilitation of seamless communication between staff, Director of Animal Services, and shelter staff. The supervisor also acts as a "float," responding to field needs and providing operational support to ensure coverage and effective service delivery. -
Location | Chicago, Illinois
Tree House Humane Society
We are currently seeking a dedicated full-time Veterinary Technician, passionate about serving pets and people in need. The ideal candidate is motivated by a commitment to public service and working with under-resourced communities. We welcome applicants at all stages in their careers but desire applicants to have experience in drawing blood, catheter placement, anesthetic monitoring, and perform daily treatments in the veterinary field. We provide a supportive environment to help new team members succeed and grow. This role requires a four-day work week and availability for one to two Saturdays per month. To empower our Veterinary Technicians to fully utilize their skills, our clinic is equipped with a range of advanced diagnostic tools and technologies. These include comprehensive in-house blood work and urine cytology capabilities, digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, and complete anesthetic monitoring. This state-of-the-art equipment enables us to deliver high-quality care to a large volume of patients effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-oriented team and to make a real difference in the lives of owned, shelter, and working patients alike. Program Coordinator - Volunteer Coordinator
Location | Naples, Florida
Collier County - Domestic Animal Services
The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the volunteer program at Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS). This position involves recruiting, training, and supporting a team of dedicated volunteers who assist with the care, enrichment, and adoption of animals, as well as supporting various operational and community engagement activities. The Volunteer Coordinator plays a key role in fostering a compassionate, collaborative, and safe environment for both animals and volunteers at DAS. -
Location | Brunswick, Ohio
Buckeye's Mission & Sanctuary
We are excited to have a hands-on, experienced, innovative, motivated, forward-thinking individual join our team as Kennel Manager. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a dog boarding facility or animal welfare agency and at least one year of experience in a supervisory role in the animal industry. He or she must also be skilled at managing a budget, people, customer service and diffusing challenging situations. -
Location | Loveland, Colorado
NOCO Humane
NOCO Humane is seeking a skilled Behavior Manager to oversee our dynamic Behavior and Foster/Transfer teams across our campuses in Loveland, Greeley, and Evans, CO. -
Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota
MN Spay Neuter Assistance Program
MN SNAP is seeking a Medical Director to join our leadership team and help guide a group of highly skilled and experienced veterinary surgeons. This role blends hands-on surgical work with strategic leadership, involving both the day-to-day management of clinical operations and long-term planning for the organization’s future. We’re looking for someone who brings both practical expertise – ready to step into surgery as needed – and a visionary mindset – committed to building a future where every pet in Minnesota has access to essential veterinary care. -
Location | Remote, Remote/Telework Position
Mercy For Animals
We currently seek an undercover investigator to join our investigations team. In this role, you will obtain employment at factory farms and slaughterhouses in order to document conditions. Investigators must be prepared to witness unimaginable cruelty and engage in intense manual labor while maintaining their composure and cover to gather information necessary to expose and stop farmed animal abuse. Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
Location | Hesperia, California
City of Hesperia
In this role, you will organize and manage the Animal Services volunteer program, including recruiting, providing hands-on training, and supervising volunteers in animal enrichment, safe handling, and shelter cleaning and sanitization practices. You'll plan and coordinate community events, foster placements, and rescue partnerships while representing the department at outreach activities. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, assisting with adoptions, supporting animal intake, and promoting animals through photography and networking. Strong volunteer coordination skills, a passion for animal welfare, and the ability to build positive relationships with the public, volunteers, and rescue groups are essential. -
Location | Bellevue, Washington
Seattle Humane
The Lifesaver Manager is responsible for direct supervision of the Lifesaver Coordinators and volunteers. They are responsible for the oversight of the Lifesaver Transfer Program, which includes the coordination of transferring in animals for adoption for other animal welfare organizations, the transporting of animals for our shelter partners, and the mentorship of source shelters. Efforts are focused on decreasing lifesaving gaps and building reliable incoming sources of pets for our adopters. The Lifesaver Program Manager works under the direction of the Director of Animal Care to deliver the department’s budgetary and strategic goals. They play a lead role in developing, implementing, and evaluating department programs and services. The Lifesaver Manager provides leadership, supports the mission, goals and philosophy of Seattle Humane.
