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Location | Ballston Spa, New York
Saratoga County Animal Shelter
The position of Deputy Director requires the candidate, in tandem with the Director, to administer, direct and coordinate the supportive and operational functions of all aspects of animal care, facility management and Community Outreach at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. In the absence of the Director, the Deputy Director will act for and in place of the Director, ensuring all operational and organizational requirements are fulfilled. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Director of the Animal Shelter with leeway allowed in carrying out day to day operational and clinical requirements within established policies and procedures. This employee supervises and ensures that the animals and clients are being served efficiently by a harmonious and capable group of staff members and volunteers. -
Location | Ballston Spa, New York
Saratoga County Animal Shelter
This is professional work which involves the medical and surgical oversight of a large-scale public animal care facility. Position requires implementing shelter medicine training in providing consistent population health oversight, individual animal treatment plans and a commitment to live outcomes. Incumbent is key to establishing supervised protocol-based care and systems, policy and procedure. -
Location | Ballston Spa, New York
Saratoga County Animal Shelter
The work involves responsibility for performing duties required in carrying out medical orders as prescribed by a licensed Veterinarian which requires an understanding of veterinary science. The Veterinary Technician assists in the practice of veterinarian medical care and regular maintenance of all animals at the shelter. There are some physical risks involved in the work due to the nature of the animal population. -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
Coordinate the activities of volunteers in the areas where they are spending time and act as a liaison between Best Friends and volunteers. Ensure that volunteers have a rewarding visit, engage them in meaningful dialogue about their activities at the Sanctuary and how they can help in their own communities. Provide information to volunteers about Best Friends’ programs and answer all their questions. -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
Veterinary Assistants support high quality medical care for animals in Best Friends lifesaving and veterinary programs. They are responsible for daily activities in the veterinary department. Veterinary assistants act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. Assistants may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. Veterinary Technician Floor Supervisor
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
The Sanctuary Veterinary Technician Floor Supervisor is responsible for conducting and overseeing the daily functions of the Sanctuary Veterinary Hospital team at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. At the direction of their managers, Supervisors act with urgency to accomplish essential tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. Supervisors may receive intensive assignments in a particular medical discipline: Hospital, Surgical, General and Advanced Shelter medicine, based on organizational needs. -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
Veterinary Technicians provide high quality medical care for animals in Best Friends lifesaving and veterinary programs. They are responsible for daily medical activities and supporting Best Friends veterinarians. Veterinary Technicians act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. They may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. Senior Technicians have an increased level of responsibility or skills, and the ability to make on-the-spot decisions to accomplish tasks. Lifesaving Outcomes Specialist - Cat World
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
Lifesaving Outcomes Specialists are responsible for the daily functions and growth of lifesaving outcome programs including adoptions, transports/transfers and foster care of animals in our program locations. Specialists act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. While this role includes responsibilities in all outcome-focused programs, specialists may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. Senior specialists have an increased level of responsibility or skills, and the ability to make on-the-spot decisions to accomplish tasks. Specialist, Lifesaving Outcomes - Dog Town
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
Outcomes Specialists are responsible for the daily functions and growth of lifesaving outcome programs, specifically adoptions. Specialists act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. While this role includes responsibilities in all outcome-focused programs, specialists may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. -
Location | New York, New York
Best Friends Animal Society
Veterinary Technicians provide high quality medical care for animals in Best Friends lifesaving and veterinary programs. They are responsible for daily medical activities and supporting Best Friends veterinarians. Veterinary technicians act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. Technicians may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
The Dogtown 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 Dogtown Director has responsibility for all activities associated with dog lifesaving. This position is the Sanctuary based resource for Best Friends’ regional centers, national programs, and Network Partners relating to canines. -
Location | High Falls, New York
Woodstock Sanctuary
Animal Caregivers are responsible for the feeding, watering, administration of medications, and monitoring the physical and emotional well-being of 300+ farmed animals. You will be part of a team that performs health checks and health maintenance, maintains health records, supervises interns and volunteers, occasionally cleans buildings and unloads hay and straw, and may interact with the public on tour days and at special events. -
Location | Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City Pet Project
Title: Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
Department: Marketing
Reports to: President/CEO
Category: Full time/Exempt; Salary
Supervises: Manager of Marketing & Communications, Manager of Retail & Merchandising, Executive Communications Liaison, Customer Engagement Coordinator
Salary: $80,000-90,000
Schedule: 40+ hours per week, typically performed Monday through Friday. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Animal Resources Field Supervisor
Location | Gainesville, Florida
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Animal Resources Field Supervisor (more...) -
Location | San Jose, California
City of San Jose
The City of San Jose, Animal Care and Services Division is seeking Veterinarians to work at the Animal Care Center, including one Full-time, part-time, and/or relief in either/or, shelter medicine and/or the shelter’s public high quality, high volume spay/neuter clinic. The Animal Shelter Veterinarian may perform all aspects of shelter medicine in a large animal shelter. Duties may include routine spay/neuter surgeries on cats, dogs, and other animals as indicated. This position provides direct care and treatment of homeless animals entering the City of San Jose’s Animal Care Center. Registered Veterinary Technician
Location | Canal Winchester, Ohio
Gigis
We believe that Improving the Lives of Shelter Dogs™ requires a different approach in shelters and rescues. We've assembled one set of experts in one care facility to serve many rural shelters; a more cost-effective method of delivering quality care to save more lives. Gigi’s is adding new programming to offer low-cost veterinary services to high-quality rescues and we’re expanding our veterinary team (all positions.) We want you to join and learn with our team of experts! -
Location | Bradenton, Florida
Humane Society of Manatee County
This position encompasses the financial and physical operations of a non-profit veterinary clinic. The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for creating financial reports and billing. This will be achieved by working with our online medical records program and participating in the day-to-day functions of the veterinary clinic. The position is responsible for ensuring that equipment and maintenance services are properly running. We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive person with initiative and who is a team player. Working hours will primarily be Monday through Friday from 8-5, with an occasional Saturday. -
Location | High Falls, New York
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
The Shelter Assistant is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt position (hourly) that reports to the Shelter Manager. Some weekend and evening hours are expected. Adopters Welcome Trainers - ON CALL
Location | Remote, Remote/Telework Position
The Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States is seeking On Call Adopters Welcome trainers for our Shelter Outreach & Engagement department. These positions will be responsible for conducting training programs on conversation-based adoption programs for animal shelter and animal rescue staff and volunteers. -
Location | Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Iowa County Humane Society
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Kennel Assistant. As a Kennel Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing care and support to the animals in our facility.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 8:30am- 4:00pm
One Saturday and Sunday a month - 8:30am - 4:00pm
Duties:
- Provide daily care and attention to cats and dogs in the kennel
- Feed, water, and exercise animals according to their individual needs
- Clean and maintain kennels, cages, and common areas -
Location | New York, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Getting animals to and from various locations, whether between ACC sites, hospitals, spay/neuter clinics, and even homes, is an important part of ACC’s functions. Animals need to receive their services expediently and with careful handling and consideration. The Animal Transporter is responsible for driving those animals to where they need to be, ensuring their safety and comfort along the way. The Animal Transporter must use great critical thinking skills to ensure their trips are on time and be expert communicators to keep various point people updated on their status. Above all, the Animal Transporter must be gentle and patient, understanding that transport can be a stressful situation for any animal, and doing whatever necessary to keep the animals in their care as comfortable as possible. -
Location | Queens, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
The Adoption Program at ACC has a goal that is simple and powerful: we are looking to help end animal homelessness in New York City by connecting people and pets for adoption. ACC employs an open adoption approach where we understand that there is no such thing as the “perfect home” and we welcome all clients as potential adopters. Using an “open adoptions” approach, the adoption process is conversation based and non-judgmental. Our focus is on matching pets with people and providing resources to continue assisting these new families post adoption. Adoption Counselors are the voice of the homeless pet population and work to promote their adoptions. They will need to provide superior customer service skills and must be willing and prepared to answer a wide variety of questions regarding animal husbandry. -
Location | Queens, New York
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Keeping animals and people safe throughout the five boroughs is an essential function of ACC’s operations. The Animal Rescue Specialist is a community focused position responsible for helping promote a safe community for people, pets, and wildlife, by providing emergency animal rescue and response in all five boroughs. Under the direction of the Animal Rescue Team supervisors, they serve as the front line liaison between ACC and the community, delivering excellent customer service, compassionate animal care, and a top notch representation of who ACC is as an organization. -
Location | Winamac, Indiana, Indiana
Peaceable Primate Sanctuary
The animal care staff is responsible for day-to-day husbandry of these primates as well as assisting veterinary staff with medical care, educating the public through private tours, maintaining animal enclosures and sanctuary grounds, preparing diets for the primates, and more.
