Interested in working on behalf of animals? Already in the field, but want to learn something new? Discover new career opportunities in animal welfare across the United States by searching the job listings below or filtering by category or location.
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Location | Naples, Florida
Humane Society Naples
Do you have experience and education in socialization and training of shelter dogs?
Do you have experience leading, teaching, and guiding a team of employees and volunteers?
Are you passionate about helping dogs with behavioral challenges get ready for life in a home?
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Location | New York, New York
ASPCA
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality nursing care to animals in need, and do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment? Do you enjoy managing people, while also ensuring all animals under your care receive the necessary medical care? If so, then the position of Manager, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (the Manager) at the ASPCA Adoption Center may be for you!
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Location | Gainesville, Florida
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua
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Location | Reading, Pennsylvania
Humane Pennsylvania
Love animals? Like people? Want to help both? There’s a place for you at Humane Pennsylvania! Open positions include full-time Adoption Technicians for the Reading Center for Animal Lifesaving; a managed intake animal welfare facility that shelters and rehomes thousands of homeless pet animals each year. We offer community support through our many programs that focus on keeping animals in loving homes. Applicants must work well with people and have the ability to multitask and contribute as part of a team. Prior animal care experience in a professional setting is preferred.
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Location | Reading, Pennsylvania
Humane Pennsylvania
Like people? Love animals? Want to help both? Humane Pennsylvania is looking for people with kind hearts, outstanding people skills and great work ethics to join us as we continue expanding our services for pets and the people who love them! Our open positions include full-time Customer Care Representatives at the Reading Center for Animal Lifesaving; a managed intake animal welfare facility that shelters and rehomes thousands of homeless pet animals each year. We offer community support through our many programs that focus on keeping animals in loving homes.
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Location | Lancaster, Pennsylvania
THE PENNSYLVANIA SPCA
SUMMARY: The Site Supervisor provides oversight and direction for the care of our animals, including daily care and maintenance, behavior assessments, and maintaining the health and well-being of the population.. The Site Supervisor will also perform duties as “acting manager” in the absence of the site director. This job description intends to provide a representation of the type of duties and responsibilities required of this position.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
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Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Morris Animal Refuge
The Morris Animal Refuge (MAR) is seeking a part time shelter veterinarian to join our shelter and lifesaving mission. The Shelter Veterinarian is an essential member of the MAR senior leadership team and is primarily responsible for performing all aspects of veterinary care including physical exams, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, monitoring population health, and maintaining proper record keeping for all of our sheltered animals.
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Location | High Falls, New York
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary envisions a peaceful world rooted in respect and justice for all living beings. We rescue farmed animals and give them care and sanctuary, connect animals with people to advance veganism, and advocate for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements.
At the heart of our mission is the hands-on work of rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for farmed animals, advocating for animal rights, and educating the public about these issues. We host thousands of visitors every year through our event, tour, and volunteer programs. -
Location | Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County Animal Care & Control
The primary purpose of the Deputy Dog Warden classification is to enforce Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 955 within the county.
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Location | Waverly, New York
Stray Haven Humane Society and SPCA
Shelter Manager
Accountability: Executive Director
Function: Serves as the Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA Shelter Manager and is responsible for animal care and operational activities, personnel, and some financial activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Animal Care
1. Responsible to ensure the daily operations and maintenance of Stray Haven shelter is executed properly. Must be knowledgeable about different animals and their behaviors, and immediately recognize any problems or abnormal activity that occurs. Animal Protection Field Supervisor - Denver Animal Protection
Location | Denver, Colorado
City and County of Denver
About the Department of Public Health and Environment
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Location | Ottawa, Kansas
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter (PPAS) is seeking an Executive Director for its nonprofit animal shelter located in Ottawa, KS.
Organization: Prairie Paws Animal Shelter’s Mission Statement is to provide compassionate care and placement for animals in need. PPAS is a private, no kill, 501 (c)(3), non-profit shelter, founded over 70 years ago by Beatrice Martin Peck.
To read more about PPAS, visit https://prairiepaws.org
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Location | Sarasota, Florida
Cat Depot
Cat Depot is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the area’s premier animal welfare organization and one of the largest feline-only rescue and adoption centers in the nation. Working with an engaged Board of Directors and dedicated staff, the Executive Director will have a minimum of ten (10) successful years of business management experience and demonstrated leadership, financial acumen, and measurable fundraising and development skills. Most importantly he or she will demonstrate a passion for animal welfare.
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Location | Chicago, Illinois
Tree House Humane Society
The Surgical Assistant assists the veterinarian and technicians with patient care services in relation to surgery intake, discharge appointments, post-operative rechecks and wellness exams. This position assists in the preparation of patients for surgery, assists in patient restraint for exams, recovers patients after surgery, and assists in patient discharges. Services of the VWC include high quality, high volume spay neuter (80%) in addition to basic wellness/preventative care (20%).
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Location | Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg SPCA
The Fredericksburg SPCA is on the cutting edge of an inspiring national movement to keep pets and their families together and are looking for a Veterinarian to join our Shelter Medicine Team. Are you interested in becoming part of our LIFE SAVING efforts? We are a non-profit clinic providing high quality, low cost medicine to members of our community including our rescue partners and People Empowered Through Support Clients. Our team is made up of compassionate individuals who believe teamwork makes dream work! Collaboration is the key in this fast-paced, fun work environment.
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Location | Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas
Thank you for your interest in the SPCA of Texas Chief Medical Officer position! This is an exciting role that leads a strong and dynamic group of shelter, clinic, and animal cruelty investigations veterinarians who are committed to providing exceptional and innovative medical care. The SPCA of Texas provides wonderful benefits, including robust medical, dental, and vision insurance packages, life insurance, thrift plan 403(b), paid time off, licensing, liability insurance, membership, and continuing education expenses, and more!
Summary of Essential Job Tasks: Manager, Veterinary Wellness Center (CVT)
Location | Chicago, Illinois
Tree House Humane Society
SUMMARY: The manager of the VWC is also a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) who will work closely with the VWC veterinarian and surgery team, providing accessible veterinary care to owned pets, community cats, and partners in animal welfare. Services of the VWC include high quality, high volume spay neuter (80%) in addition to basic wellness/preventative care (20%). The manager will orchestrate the flow of each day to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality care.
Director of Development and Communications
Location | Providence, Rhode Island
Providence Animal Rescue League
The DODC is responsible for managing the organization’s fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts to strengthen the reach and impact of Providence Animal Rescue League’s mission and programs. The ideal candidate for this position has fundraising and marketing experience and is a skilled communicator with grant writing and copywriting experience or training. Please see complete job description on our website: www.parl.org/jobs
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Location | Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Animal Care & Control
the City of Chicago Department of Animal Care and Control is currently seeking a full time Veterinarian. Provides diagnostic, non-surgical, and surgical treatment to sick and injured animals impounded at the ACC following established protocols and procedures.
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Location | Chicago , Illinois
The Anti-Cruelty Society
The Anti-Cruelty Society is accepting applications for a full-time Veterinary Assistant in our Clinic. Under the supervision of Clinic management, the Veterinary Assistant is responsible for maintaining healthy, sanitary, safe and comfortable conditions for animals in the clinic and rehabilitation centers; learning the requirements for responsible animal care.
Initial training will include:
Feeding, cleaning, providing oral medications
Animal restraint
Subcutaneous injections and fluids
Recording observations and treatments on medical charts Animal Care Team / Feline Care
Location | Lakeland, Florida
SPCA Florida
Here at SPCA Florida, our strength is our staff. We know that caring for animals is more than just a job, it's our passion. We have a team of dedicated, innovative, and compassionate people who work together to care for every animal that comes to our Adoption Center. We know that we can make a difference every day in the lives of animals. The Feline Care Team are responsible for the overall care of all the animals within our shelter by providing food, water, and a clean environment.
Veterinary Technician / Assitant
Location | Lakeland, Florida
SPCA Florida
Here at SPCA Florida, our strength is our staff. We know that caring for animals is more than just a job, it's our passion. We have a team of dedicated, innovative, and compassionate people who strives to care for every animal that comes to our Adoption Center. We work together every day to make a difference in the lives of animals. SPCA Florida is seeking a full time experienced veterinary technician, to join our busy and growing Medical Team of the Adoption Center. We are seeking caring, enthusiastic, skilled technicians to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our animals.
Admissions Behavior Coordinator
Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
This position focuses on assisting customers and the HSPPR Customer Service Department with intake decisions related to behavior concerns. Veterinary medical issues may also be present, but the focus is behavior. It requires decision making based on experience, education, research and analysis for a variety of species, but most of the cases will be dogs.
This position serves as a backup to the Behavior and Placement Coordinator and supports the Behavior Program.
The position also assists the Feline Program and the Transfer Program.
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Location | South Elgin, Illinois
Anderson Animal Shelter
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Full-time, Exempt; annual compensation ($80,000 - $100,000) commensurate with professional experience and interest in the organization’s plans for growth and expansion