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Location | Sarasota, Florida
Humane Society of Sarasota County Inc
From recruiting and training new foster families to ensuring DVM-approved treatment plans are executed flawlessly, you'll be the bridge between our shelter, medical teams, and adoptive homes. Because of our volume of neonatal kittens, your expertise in neonatal care—including bottle feeding, temperature regulation, and weight monitoring—will be essential. 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 | 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. 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. Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist
Location | Salem, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist at our Northeast Animal Shelter location in Salem, MA that has now joined the MSPCA-Angell network. The vision of the MSPCA Animal Protection Division is to proactively address the underlying issues that put animals at risk. We value our connections to communities and organizations, and serve as a resource to protect the largest number of animals possible. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of this mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. -
Location | Gainesville, Texas
Noah's Ark Humane Society/ASPCA
The Shelter Director is responsible for the total operations of Noah's Ark Animal Shelter. Operations includes animal intake, pet placement (adoption, foster, rescue transfer/transport), volunteer services, grant opportunities and marketing. The director will monitor the humane treatment and handling of all shelter animals while working with and guiding the motivated staff. The director must be a positive force and work well with others. Managerial experience necessary and veterinary technical skills are a plus. Must be proficient using FB, Youtube and Instagram. -
Location | Gainesville, Texas
Noah's Ark Humane Society/ASPCA
Must be able to organize shelter, maintian policy,direct employees, work alongside employees and be encouraging, organize and put into action community outreach programs and marketing of pets, have understanding of animal health and general sanitation, present a good public imagine by having well trained employees and excellent animal care. Veterinary technician preferred, but not neccessary. Must have managerial experience and be proficient with Instagram, Youtube and FB. -
Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing surgical and/or wellness support to the Veterinarians’ of the SPCA in a manner that allows for the highest level of customer service and exceptional practice of medicine to each visitor and patient. In addition, the Veterinary Technician, under the direction of the Clinic and Shelter Veterinarians, will determine the pace of work to be performed. -
Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
The Intake & Rescue Specialist is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and transporting animals from other shelters to our facility while also supporting pet owners who have requested placement assistance for their companion animals. This role involves assessing incoming animals, providing pet support resources, and collaborating with the logistics and outcome teams to ensure optimal shelter capacity and placement opportunities. -
Location | Midland , Texas
City of Midland
City of Midland is seeking an animal services manager (more...) -
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 | 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. -
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. -
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 | Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Humane Society
Chesapeake Humane Society is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Associate Veterinarian to join our high-volume, low-cost veterinary clinic. This role is ideal for a skilled DVM who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working in a supportive team environment, and thrives in a fast-paced setting. -
Location | Ringoes, Pennsylvania
Tabby's Place
This position offers an exciting opportunity at a one-of-a-kind, cat-only sanctuary where you will work alongside a small, caring staff and over 300 volunteers to provide high quality, care for our feline residents while they await their forever homes. Our cats range from healthy, vibrant kittens to seniors and special needs cats with conditions like diabetes or paralysis. You will help provide these cats with high quality medical. Wellness/Surgical Veterinary Assistant
Location | Eugene, Oregon
Willamette Animal Guild
Responsible for assisting with patient exams, daily care of all wellness/surgical patients, assisting wellness CVT with wellness scheduling, general cleaning, and training others to utilize our patient care protocols, and more.
