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Rescue, Adoption & Foster Operations Coordinator
Location | Lomita, California
Road Dogs & Rescue
Guided by this vision, the Rescue, Adoption & Foster Operations Coordinator (RAFOC) stands at the heart of our mission: uniting rescue operations, adoption pathways, and foster engagement into a single, compassionate pipeline. -
Location | Hesperia, California
City of Hesperia
In this role, you’ll provide expert medical care, perform high-quality spay/neuter surgeries, oversee treatments and vaccinations for stray animals, and manage emergency cases. You’ll establish health protocols, maintain detailed medical records, and ensure safe handling and compliance of medications. As a leader, you’ll support and train staff, promote responsible pet ownership, and build community connections through adoption events and outreach. This unique position combines hands-on veterinary care, team leadership, and community impact—join us to make a real difference in animal welfare at the City of Hesperia's Animal Shelter. Program Coordinator - Behavior and Enrichment
Location | Naples, Florida
Collier County - 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. Program Coordinator - Volunteers
Location | Naples, Florida
Collier County - Domestic Animal Services
Program Coordinator - Volunteer Coordinator - Domestic Animal Services -
Location | Naples, Florida
Collier County - Domestic Animal Services
Collier County Domestic Animal Services Division is seeking a motivated individual for a Animal Care Specialist II position who will plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of Animal Care Specialist (more...) Manager, Embed Project Operations (Travel Based Role)
Location | Remote, Remote/Telework Position
Best Friends Animal Society
We’re looking for the perfect candidate who can handle all aspects of modern animal shelter and field services programming. We need a true chameleon who can seamlessly switch from scrubbing kennels to professionally advocating with the city council after lunch. If you think you have the experience, grit and skills to fit this high-demand role, we want to hear from you! -
Location | Armonk, New York
Adopt-A-Dog
Adopt-A-Dog, a local nonprofit animal shelter, is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to assist with financial tasks. If you have experience with QuickBooks, payroll, and balancing monthly finances, we would love to have you on our team! -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is seeking a veterinarian, mixed animal (more...) -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
The Sanctuary Ambassador is the first point of contact, and they play an integral role in welcoming our visitors and discussing with them the options at hand for a glimpse into our life-saving work. They are informed and up to date on all Sanctuary happenings, Best Friends' mission, and any new developments on the horizon. The Sanctuary Ambassador is responsible for providing our visitors with a quality experience through informative and engaging tours of the Sanctuary at the highest level, which are meant to be informative, interactive, and entertaining. Manager, Adoptions and Foster Programs
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 | City of Jacksonville, Florida
City of Jacksonville
This is technical work in enforcing animal care and control laws, involving the apprehension of stray, free roaming, injured, and diseased animals; investigation of animal cruelty complaints; issuance of warning notices and citations; educating the public; and performance of clerical related duties. Work requires knowledge of the applicable laws, techniques, methods, and procedures used in animal code enforcement, animal capture, restraint, and care which involve the use of specialized skills and equipment, which are learned on the job or through specialized training. -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
The position involves preparing quality, healthy vegan lunches and participating in catering functions, workshops, and special dinners for sanctuary-wide events. The role serves employees, volunteers, founders, and visitors, ensuring excellent service and cleanliness. -
Location | Farmington, New Mexico
City of Farmington
Leads and directs, through subordinates, all aspects of the Animal Services division which includes all supervision and management of employees, customer service, public relations, finance, regulation and compliance, and shelter operations. The intent is to improve and maintain the live release rate of animals. Animal Resources & Care Officer
Location | Gainesville, Florida
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an animal care & resources officer (more...) -
Location | West Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control
Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control is seeking a shelter veterinarian (more...) -
Location | Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville Humane Society
AHS seeks an Executive Director who is well prepared to provide the inspired external and internal leadership required of this role. The new Executive Director must have proven, significant, and successful organizational leadership experience and the ability to oversee fundraising, programs, and overall operations while working effectively with both the staff, the board, and the volunteers to guide the organization. The Executive Director must also possess the talent to listen and communicate effectively and to build relationships with multiple constituencies, including the Board, staff, volunteers, donors, and agency partners. -
Location | New Orleans, Louisiana
The Inner Pup
The Inner Pup -- in collaboration with its research partners at University of Florida and Toronto Humane Society -- is seeking a full-time Research Associate for a groundbreaking community-based heartworm treatment study. This prospective study will evaluate the efficacy of a novel approach to treating heartworm disease. This lower cost, simpler approach to treatment has the potential to expand access to heartworm treatment significantly. -
Location | Lynnwood, Washington
PAWS
The CEO position at PAWS offers a variety of responsibilities, requiring a balance of internal oversight and external engagement, with the goal of furthering the organization's mission and ensuring its stability. Reporting to the 23-member Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will manage this organization with an operating budget of approximately $9 million, staff of 90 during high season, a large active volunteer base, and a committed and impactful group of donors. The CEO serves a key role in fundraising, engaging with major donors and cultivating relationships to secure financial support. Senior Director, Animal Behavior
Location | Columbus, Ohio
ASPCA
Alongside the CRC’s Vice President, the Senior Director of Operations, and the Senior Director of Veterinary Services, the Senior Director of Animal Behavior provides ongoing supervision and support for a unified integrated care team, fostering a collaborative team culture, prioritizing animals’ physical and psychological needs equally, continually honing procedures and processes to ensure efficient operations, guiding decisions about animal treatment and outcomes, and collaborating with other ASPCA team leaders. The Senior Director of Animal Behavior supervises a team of 14 behavior experts: 3 Senior Managers of Animal Behavior (direct reports) and 11 Behavior Specialists (indirect reports). -
Location | Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw County Animal Care & Control
The Shelter Veterinarian provides professional veterinary care for animals in the custody of the Saginaw Animal Care and Control and community owned animal seen in the shelter clinic. This includes diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, performing spay/neuter surgeries, and ensuring the overall health and welfare of shelter and community-owned animals. The Shelter Veterinarian will work closely with shelter management and staff to develop and implement medical protocols, train staff, and oversee the health care of shelter animals and owners seeking services for animals in our clinic. -
Location | Las Vegas, Nevada
The Animal Foundation
As a member of our team, you’ll work alongside veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants to provide high quality care to the animals in our shelter. While experience in High Quality High Volume Spay and Neuter is preferred, we offer on-the-job training to support your growth. We adhere to the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and Fear Free Sheltering practices, ensuring every animal receives compassionate care regardless of health, temperament, or species. -
Location | Las Vegas, Nevada
The Animal Foundation
Responsible for performance of all functions of a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) according to State of Nevada veterinary law. Provides compassionate and humane medical care to the animals in our care in accordance with protocols created by veterinarians at The Animal Foundation. -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
The Cat World Director is a key leader, strategically helping the Sanctuary Animal Care team achieve the greatest lifesaving impact and visitor engagement in support of Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and goals. Overseeing one of the largest teams at the Sanctuary the Cat World Director has responsibility for all activities associated with cat lifesaving. This position is the Sanctuary based resource for Best Friends’ regional centers, national programs, and Network Partners relating to felines. -
Location | Carson, New York
ASPCA
Oversee a fast-paced and dynamic nonprofit Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC). Enjoy a broad range of responsibilities: lead a happy, high-functioning team, ensure patients receive the highest-quality care, and deliver outstanding client experiences to maximize the CVC’s impact in the community. Veterinary clinic experience is beneficial but not required, as medical direction is provided by the Medical Director and Nursing Director. If you have a passion for mission-driven work, a desire to serve pets and people, and strong professional leadership experience in a people-centered service industry such as retail, hospitality or healthcare, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
