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Location | Reno, Nevada
Options Veterinary Care
The Veterinary Assistant assists veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing compassionate medical care and treatment for animals, and exceptional customer service to clients. Licensed Veterinary Technician
Location | Reno, Nevada
Options Veterinary Care
The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) assists veterinarians in providing medical care and treatment for animals, and exceptional customer service to clients, record-keeping, and other activities related to the smooth operations of the clinic. -
Location | Reno, Nevada
Options Veterinary Care
Options is seeking a full or part-time experienced veterinarian. Options offers flexible schedules, no nights, weekends, competitive wages and benefits, and no expectation to upsell products. We value work/life balance and provide a positive team environment. Clients are often senior citizens and low-income families who cannot otherwise afford veterinary care for beloved pets. The clinic opened in 2020 and is fully equipped with diagnostic and dental equipment as well as a surgical suite for dogs, cats and occasionally, other small pets. -
Location | Kansas City, Missouri
KC Pet Project
The CDO plays a key role in driving sustainability and growth for the organization by cultivating relationships with donors, community partners, foundations, and other stakeholders to secure critical funding, while also enhancing the organization’s public presence and engagement through effective marketing and communications strategies. The CDO will work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and the broader leadership team to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans that align with the organization’s mission, goals, and financial needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare, extensive experience in nonprofit development, and the ability to inspire and engage others in our mission. -
Location | Belleville, Illinois
Belleville Area Humane Society
The BAHS Shelter Vet Assistant will assist with all intake, medical, and enrichment care for all of the animals housed and/or fostered at BAHS. Vet Assistant will help assess animal behavior, prepare animals for exams or spays and neuter surgery, support the surgery schedule, give vaccines, draw blood, intake animals and enter animal info into the database. -
Location | Belleville, Illinois
Belleville Area Humane Society
Licensed, certified vet tech will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day intake and medical operations of BAHS. This position will complete animal intakes, maintain facilities and equipment, interact with the public and ensure that shelter animals receive proper care. Additionally, fostering good community relations is essential for this position. They will provide surgical and wellness assistance for BAHS adoptable dogs and cats. This position will schedule surgeries/wellness appointments, prepare shelter animals for exams and spays/neuter surgery. Marketing and Communications Manager
Location | High Falls, New York
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
The Marketing and Communications Manager position is a full-time, year-round, exempt (salaried) job. The Marketing and Communications Manager will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Development Manager, Shelter Director, Education Manager, and collaboratively with other team members. The position currently supervises one FT marketing staff position (Social Media Coordinator) and occasionally interns, volunteers, and other staff as needed. The role is responsible for a wide range of duties but will be evaluated on success of program promotion with budget and program goals; fundraising and acquisition; and marketing and communication plans and execution. Rescue Center Behavior Coordinator
Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
The Rescue Center Behavior Coordinator, with guidance and direction from the Senior Behavior Manager, is responsible for behaviorally assessing animals and making recommendations, ensuring timely movement of animals out of the rescue center to the appropriate destination, provide daily enrichment to all animals, implement behavior modification protocols as needed, implement research project protocols and coordinate data collection. This position will also be responsible for behavior volunteer training and engagement including determining behavior department volunteer needs and scheduling volunteers ensuring a meaningful experience for the volunteer and SPCA of Texas. -
Location | South Bend, Indiana
City of South Bend (Animal Resource Center)
The Animal Welfare Officer will perform animal care and control work for the City of South Bend. This is a municipal animal law enforcement position and will have the capability of writing citations for violations of Chapter 5 of the South Bend Municipal Code. The work involves patrolling assigned areas of the City and investigating complaints to enforce animal control ordinances and related laws, rules, and regulations. Animal Welfare Officers complete thorough and accurate reports to document animal and property conditions, and violations. The employee is expected to carry out daily assignments, including responding to complaints / reports, following up on and investigating active cases, issuing warnings and citations, handling animals in the field and at the shelter, and assisting with animal care at the shelter. Animal Resource Center Director
Location | South Bend, Indiana
City of South Bend (Animal Resource Center)
The Director is responsible for South Bend Animal Resource Center’s (SBARC’s) strategic vision, operations, and budget. They will guide development and implementation of SBARC goals, policies, and programs, and provide leadership on strategic planning for the city’s animal welfare activities. The Director will lead a team of 12 staff members, as well as volunteers, and will be responsible for making strategic and management decisions that affect the operations of the shelter. Canine Behavior & Enrichment Manager
Location | Kansas City, Missouri
KC Pet Project
The Manager of Behavior and Enrichment drives the success of KC Pet Project’s canine behavior and enrichment program through strategic and operational leadership, instilling a culture of compassion, innovation, objective problem solving, and empowering team members to partner with and collaborate with other departments, to meet and exceed departmental goals. The Behavior and Enrichment department is made up of a dynamic, focused team of staff and volunteers (approximately 5+ team members). This position is responsible for the overall training and behavioral health of canines under the care of KC Pet Project, as well as oversight of daily training programs and supervision of behavior and enrichment. This position will work closely with our Canine Care and Adoptions team who provide daily care and handling for dogs, our Rescue & Transport Coordinator, and Canine Foster Coordinators to help establish the best placement and pathway options for dogs in our facility. This position will lead in educating staff, volunteers, adopters, and community members, on canine behavior and serve as a liaison for the department and the organization. Feline Intake, Care & Adoptions Manager
Location | Kansas City, Missouri
KC Pet Project
The Manager of Feline Intake, Care and Adoptions drives the success of KC Pet Project’s cat programs through strategic and operational leadership, instilling a culture of compassion and empathy, and empowering team members to partner with our community as stakeholders in our mission and lifesaving efforts. The Feline Intake, Care and Adoptions program is made up of a robust team of cross-functional staff and volunteers. This position is responsible for effective planning and execution of daily operations to meet the needs of our organization and our community, including staffing, training and development, customer experience excellence, service delivery, problem de-escalation and resolution, and performance monitoring. The ideal candidate will have experience with fear-free cat handling, customer service, managing a team in a high stress environment and demonstrate strong communication skills. Marketing & Communications Director
Location | Kansas City, Missouri
KC Pet Project
The Director of Marketing & Communications will develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance the visibility and impact of our animal welfare initiatives. This role oversees all public relations, media engagement, digital marketing, and brand management efforts, working closely with leadership to amplify our voice and connect with key audiences. Veterinarian - Community Med / HQHVSN
Location | Los Angeles, California
Community Animal Medicine Project
We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Community Medicine Veterinarian to join our full-time team. In this role, you’ll deliver Access to Care in the form of preventive and basic medical care to dogs and cats in the Los Angeles region. Our focus encompasses access to care, treating a variety of ailments and injuries, and performing minor procedures and dentals. Services are provided at our stationary clinics and include examinations, diagnostics, and treatments for conditions manageable with reasonable resources and a high likelihood of positive outcomes. -
Location | Camarillo, California
Ventura County Animal Services
Reporting directly to the Animal Services Director, the Managing Veterinarian is fully accountable for overseeing veterinary facilities, personnel, and operations at Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS). This role is responsible for developing written protocols for the medical care of sheltered and public animals while directly supervising staff veterinarians and paraprofessional veterinary staff. It also provides indirect supervision to animal care technicians, animal control officers, and other assigned staff. Acting as a liaison between the public, outside agencies, and the local veterinary community, the Managing Veterinarian addresses matters related to public and animal health. As a key member of the executive leadership team, this position plays a vital role in agency decision-making and policy development, ensuring alignment with VCAS’s mission, vision, and values. -
Location | Queens, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Medical Director will play an important role in directing patient care, establishing protocols, liaising with referring doctors and triaging cases we can successfully manage. It is a hybrid role that entails 40% direct patient care, 40% administrative & budgetary duties, and 20% doctor oversight. -
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. 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 | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is seeking a veterinarian, mixed animal (more...) -
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. -
Location | West Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control
Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control is seeking a shelter veterinarian (more...) -
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 | 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.
