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Location | Cumberland, Maine
Homeless Animal Rescue Team
HART of Maine is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator who enjoys connecting with people and organizing the details that help them succeed. You’ll welcome new volunteers, help them find suitable roles, and support the people who already give their time to our mission. Vice President of Finance and Administration
Location | Denver , Colorado
Humane Colorado
Put your financial expertise to work for animals and the people who care about them. Humane Colorado is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration in Denver to help shape our future and strengthen the resources that make our mission possible. As a member of the executive team, you’ll guide financial strategy, lead finance and facilities teams, and oversee capital planning, investments, legal matters, compliance, and risk management. You’ll partner with organizational leaders and the Board to turn strategic priorities into lasting impact. Veterinarian - Southern Campuses
Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Humane Society
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time veterinarian to support animals and the community through spay/neuter surgery, vaccine clinics, and providing care for homeless animals in our shelter. They’ll work with an amazing team of veterinarians who practice a culture of mentorship, training, and support for each other. The veterinarian reports to a supervising veterinarian and will either work at our Racine Campus or split their time between our Racine Campus and our Kenosha Campus, depending on the candidates experience and organizational needs. Customer Service Program Coordinator
Location | Auburn, California
Placer County
The Animal Services Customer Service Program Coordinator provides direct supervision to clerical staff and helps guide the administrative functions that keep a busy animal shelter operating effectively. The ideal candidate is an organized and collaborative professional who can lead administrative operations while supporting programs that make a meaningful difference for animals and the community. Philanthropy Communications Manager
Location | Milpitas, California
Humane Society Silicon Valley
The Philanthropy Communications Manager creates compelling donor communications that connect generosity to HSSV’s impact. Reporting into Marketing and working closely with the Philanthropy team, this hands-on writing and project management role translates established fundraising priorities and aligned messaging into proposals, reports, fundraising materials, and stewardship communications that help donors understand what their support makes possible. This individual drives information gathering, drafting, review, and production to deliver clear, compelling materials on time and in HSSV’s voice. Animal Services Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator
Location | Raleigh, North Carolina
Wake County Government
As the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, you will serve as a key leader within the Animal Center and help strengthen the connection between our shelter and the Wake County community (more...) Northeast Animal Shelter - Animal Welfare Specialist
Location | Salem, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity at our Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, MA for an Animal Welfare Specialist. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA's mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. -
Location | Methuen, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for an Animal Welfare Specialist. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA's mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist
Location | Methuen, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for a part-time Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist with specialized and advanced equine and farm animal experience to work at our unique adoption center location at Nevins Farm. -
Location | Spartanburg, South Carolina
Pet Resource Center
Are you a veterinarian looking for an opportunity to build something truly impactful? Spartanburg County Animal Welfare Services is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to help shape the future of veterinary medicine within our brand-new Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center! Shelter Service Representative
Location | San Francisco , California
San Francisco Animal Care and Control
Courteously and effectively provides animal care and control services, information and assistance to the public, both in person and by telephone; resolves issues from the public, often under stressful conditions due to the emergent nature of the work (more...) Certified Veterinary Technician
Location | Chicago, Illinois
Anti-Cruelty
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Veterinary Technician with 5 years experience, preferably in an animal shelter setting. This position is heavily focused on supporting our high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) program, with an emphasis on delivering the highest standards of anesthesia and surgical care. In addition, this role offers the opportunity to provide well-rounded medical support as a shelter and outpatient technician—from assisting with preventive care and wellness appointments to assisting with treatment of medical cases for shelter animals awaiting adoption. -
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. Reports to the department Administrator. Animal Rescue Operations & Volunteer Manager
Location | Westminster, Colorado
Almost Home Adoptions For Rescued Cats
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, highly organized manager to oversee daily operations, lead our dedicated volunteer team, and maintain exceptional standards of animal care, cleanliness, and professionalism. -
Location | Oakland, California
Friends of Oakland Animal Services
The Dog Foster Coordinator is responsible, as part of the foster team, for developing and administering the dog foster program at Oakland Animal Services (OAS). The coordinator plays an important role in getting dogs out of the shelter into foster homes, and supporting the volunteers who foster them. In addition to running the day-to-day operations of the program, the coordinator also helps to identify operational barriers and implement new ideas to improve foster program processes, outcomes, and capacity. -
Location | Leesburg, Virginia
Loudoun County Animal Services
Join Loudoun County Animal Services as our first-ever Pet Resource Program Manager! At Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS), we believe the bond between people and their pets is worth protecting. When families face financial hardship, animal behavior challenges, housing instability, or other life complexities, access to the right resources can make all the difference in keeping beloved pets safe, healthy, and at home with the people who love them. We’re looking for a compassionate, creative, and community-minded leader to help us turn that belief into action. -
Location | Denver , Colorado
Humane Colorado
The Veterinary Assistant III is an advanced, highly skilled member of the veterinary medical team who performs technician-level patient care based on demonstrated training and competency but does not hold an active veterinary technician credential. This position supports veterinarians in delivering high-quality, accessible, and affordable care through urgent care, surgery, dentistry, vaccine, and wellness services. Animal Welfare Associate - Community Impact Specialist
Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe Animal Shelter
The Animal Welfare Associate serves as the front line desk associate and case manager for Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s lifesaving mission to create a compassionate, safe community for pets and people. This role works independently with the public to find options to keep pets in the home and determine when we can or bring the animal into the shelter when there are no better options for the pet. Animal Welfare Associates must be compassionate and nonjudgmental, demonstrating empathy while working with owners and being able focus on finding solutions instead of placing blame. Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Location | Denver, Colorado
Denver Animal Shelter
Within the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), Denver Animal Protection (DAP) protects the safety and welfare of Denver’s animals and residents by fostering the human animal bond. DAP emphasizes public and animal safety and health, encourages responsible pet ownership through education and enforcing compliance with animal-related municipal code requirements, and cares for animals at the Denver Animal Shelter (DAS). More information can be found at: DDPHE: Denver Animal Protection. -
Location | Port St. Joe, Florida
St. Joseph Bay Humane Society
The Shelter Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shelter, reporting to the Board of Directors: overseeing daily operations and the care, health, and welfare of the animals; supervising, scheduling, training, and supporting staff and volunteers; overseeing intake, adoptions, foster placements, and animal records; coordinating veterinary care and spay/neuter with veterinary partners; keeping the facility clean, safe, and well maintained; handling day-to-day public contact; supporting shelter programs; keeping accurate records and reporting to the Board; and handling day-to-day operational spending within Board-set budget and procedures. Shelter Veterinarian (DVM) – Surgery & Community Medicine
Location | Idaho Falls, Idaho
Snake River Animal Shelter
Experience in shelter medicine or HQHVSN is wonderful, but a genuine commitment to our mission matters just as much (more...) -
Location | Hagerstown, Maryland
Humane Society of Washington County (MD)
The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) is seeking two licensed Veterinarians to join our dedicated team. One of the positions will be focused on performing High Quality-High Volume (HQHV) spay/neuter surgeries and other basic procedures that aim to improve overall quality of life (i.e. enucleations, amputations, polyp removals, dental extractions, etc.). The other position will be focused on individual and herd health within the shelter, playing a pivotal role in triaging incoming animals, performing rounds, supporting case animals, and partnering with leadership to ensure superior care is provided. Manager, Veterinary Services (Shelter Medicine)
Location | Milpitas, California
Humane Society Silicon Valley
The Manager, Veterinary Services plays a key role in delivering world-class medical services and programs encompassing animals in our shelter and community. This individual will manage a team of veterinary support staff, including RVTs, veterinary assistants, students, and volunteers, in our state-of-the-art facility providing the highest standard of care. With a focus on delivering on organizational and departmental strategy and initiatives, driving productivity improvements, and identifying areas of opportunity and resource investments, this individual is passionate about operational and people excellence, takes a creative and innovative look towards challenges, and excels in day-to-day operations. Manager, Veterinary Services (Surgery)
Location | Milpitas, California
Humane Society Silicon Valley
The Manager, Veterinary Services plays a key role in delivering world-class medical services and programs encompassing animals in our shelter and community. This individual will manage a team of veterinary support staff, including RVTs, veterinary assistants, students, and volunteers, in our state-of-the-art facility providing the highest standard of care. With a focus on delivering on organizational and departmental strategy and initiatives, driving productivity improvements, and identifying areas of opportunity and resource investments, this individual is passionate about operational and people excellence, takes a creative and innovative look towards challenges, and excels in day-to-day operations.
