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Location | Heath, Ohio
Licking County Humane Society
The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of LCHS and serves as a dynamic liaison between the Board, volunteers of the Society, shelter staff, donors, and the greater Licking County community. This individual is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Humane Society in compliance with Board-adopted policies and with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and laws. Behavior Manager - Salem Shelter
Location | Salem, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The main goal of the Behavior Manager is to ensure the behavioral wellbeing of all animals supported by the MSPCA-Angell shelter locations through the development, refinement and implementation of behavior programs (more...) Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist
Location | Methuen , Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for an Animal Welfare Specialist with specialized equine and farm animal experience to work at our unique adoption center location at Nevins Farm. 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 the MSPCA's mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Community Clinic Coordinator - Cape Cod Shelter
Location | Centerville, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
The Community Clinic Coordinator is the primary client contact and coordinator of medical services aimed at providing affordable pet care for families in need and interacts with several departments within our organization. Animal Welfare Specialist - Cape Cod Shelter
Location | Centerville, Massachusetts
MSPCA-Angell
Working hands-on with several species of animals, evaluating their physical and behavioral health and implementing training and medical plans to increase their adoptability and quality of life in the shelter. Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal. Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment. -
Location | Bend, Oregon
Humane Society of Central Oregon
In this position, you will be at the heart of HSCO’s foster program operations, working closely with staff, volunteers, and foster families to coordinate the care of animals in foster homes and expand our foster network. From recruiting and training foster volunteers to ensuring animals receive proper medical care, your work will make a direct impact on the lives of animals in need. Animal Adoption Center Manager
Location | Charles Town, West Virginia
Briggs Animal Adoption Center a program of The National Humane Education Society
The Adoption Center Manager has overall responsibility for the daily operation and welfare of the adoption center as it relates to the performance of all direct animal care staff (veterinary, adoption, kennel, cattery, canine obedience and volunteer staff) and public relations with visitors who come to the adoption center. The Manager position is a hands-on position and is expected to actively participate in the adoption of cats and dogs to the public. -
Location | Lake Panasoffkee, Florida
Humane Society of Sumter County
The Live Outcome Coordinator plays a key role in securing positive outcomes for shelter animals in the most efficient and most effective way possible. This position utilizes industry best practices — including open adoptions, community cat management, pet retention, and transfer partnerships — to help achieve a 90% or greater save rate at the local municipal shelter. The Live Outcome Coordinator serves as the primary liaison to transfer partners and the community, while closely tracking outcomes and preparing reports for leadership review. Employed by the Humane Society of Sumter County but primarily based at Sumter County Animal Services, this role directly contributes to reducing shelter deaths and saving lives in a sustainable and impactful way. -
Location | Charlotte, North Carolina
Humane Society of Charlotte
As a Senior Veterinary Assistant on our Clinic Services Team, the core of your responsibilities revolves around keeping both the animals at our shelter and animals in the public happy and healthy. Registered Veterinary Technician
Location | Charlotte, North Carolina
Humane Society of Charlotte
As a Registered Veterinary Technician on our Clinic Services team you will be responsible for the daily duties of preparation, induction, intubation and recovery of up to 40 animals admitted for surgery each day. This role also alternates rotations of leading technician-driven booster and bloodwork appointments for the community. You will be a leading staff member, motivating and energizing the veterinary medical team to ensure the health and safety of our patients and meet department goals. By working at HSC, you will be able to make an extraordinary impact on animals and the people in our community. -
Location | Huntersville, North Carolina
Carolina Raptor Center
The Hospital Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of hospital operations, including patient care, rehabilitation facilities and grounds, and the hospital staff. This role ensures the effective management of wildlife patients throughout their rehabilitation process including intake, triage, medical treatments, husbandry, diagnostics, flight conditioning, and final dispositions. The Hospital Manager maintains accurate medical records and reports, manages medical supply inventory and ordering, and supports contract veterinarians by assisting with procedures and updating medical protocols as needed. Animal Services Officer Senior
Location | Jacksonville, Florida
City of Jacksonville
This is technical work at the lead worker level 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 performing related administrative support duties. -
Location | Jacksonville, Florida
City of Jacksonville
This is technical work in handling animal intake adoptions, and customer service through direct contact with animals of unknown origin and temperament. A key element is providing customer support in a highly emotionally charged environment. Routine veterinary procedures are performed under the supervision of trained staff to include insertion of microchip identification, vaccinations, blood draws, and similar procedures. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures used in the care of animals, basic understanding of animal body language, the function and operation of safety equipment used in animal handling; many functions involve the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which are learned on the job or through specialized training. -
Location | Jacksonville, Florida
City of Jacksonville
This is technical work in the maintenance of kennel facilities to include: care and feeding of sheltered animals, performance of related clerical and customer support work, providing support to veterinarians and veterinary technician supervisor in routine medical, surgical, and/or necropsy procedures. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the care of animals and maintenance of kennel facilities which involves the use of specialized skills which are acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and influencing people, which are important as it relates to animal care issues. -
Location | Jacksonville , Florida
City of Jacksonville
This is technical work in handling animal intake adoptions, and customer service through direct contact with animals of unknown origin and temperament. A key element is providing customer support in a highly emotionally charged environment. Routine veterinary procedures are performed under the supervision of trained staff to include insertion of microchip identification, vaccinations, blood draws, and similar procedures. -
Location | Jacksonville, Florida
City of Jacksonville
This position reports to the Chief of Animal Care & Protective Services. The primary purposes of this position are to examine and triage animals entering the facility, develop and oversee appropriate treatment plans for animals requiring emergency or ongoing medical care, perform surgeries, monitor the health and care of animals housed at the shelter, and act in the capacity of an expert witness in court cases. Registered Veterinary Technician
Location | Los Angeles , California
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
This position performs a variety of skilled and unskilled physical labor and equipment operations to improve and maintain sanctuary grounds and facilities. Work performed requires a general knowledge of building, grounds, and maintenance techniques. Work can be performed independently, but more technical work will generally be done under the supervision of a General Labor Maintenance Tier 2 or Team Lead. -
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
This position performs various general labor activities including building and repairing fencing in support of sanctuary operations. This position at times operates equipment, tractors, skid steers, excavators in support of all maintenance activities. Heavy Equipment Operator Tier 1
Location | Kanab, Utah
Best Friends Animal Society
This position at times operates heavy equipment, dump trucks, water trucks, tractors in support of all maintenance activities. This position also performs various general labor activities including building and repairing fencing in support of sanctuary operations. Veterinary Surgeon - Spay/Neuter Clinic
Location | Evington, Virginia
Lynchburg Humane Society
We are seeking veterinarians to join our team and expand our services to help more pets. You will have the distinction of being part of the industry-leading Lynchburg Humane Society and will have the opportunity to be a part of designing and implementing a brand-new medical facility that moves Lynchburg forward in shelter medicine, spay/neuter, and community engagement. -
Location | Remote, Remote/Telework Position
Humane World for Animals
National nonprofit organization is seeking individuals with a strong interest in animal protection to investigate and document cruelty to animals in a variety of settings throughout the country. The position requires extensive travel, an excellent driving record, and an ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. The successful applicant will have experience working with animals, be bilingual, and able to work independently but remain accountable and communicative. Training will be provided. Knowledge of various species of animals is a plus. -
Location | Raleigh, North Carolina
Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Second Chance Pet Adoptions, a non-profit based in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks a strategic, empathetic, experienced leader with a proven track record in nonprofit leadership to serve as its Executive Director. Second Chance is the oldest no-kill rescue organization in Wake County, with an annual budget of approximately $1 million. It serves over 500 animals locally each year, in addition to another 2,000+ through its spay and neuter programs. Up to this point, the organization has been largely led by the Board and now seeks a leader to build upon a strong foundation. -
Location | Tucson, Arizona
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
This position oversees the development and implementation of community outreach efforts, volunteer coordination, and offsite adoptions at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. It leads programs that strengthen the human-animal bond, expand public engagement, and increase animal placements through external adoption events. Working closely with the Chief Programs Officer, this role supports strategic initiatives and represents HSSA in a variety of community settings.
