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Specialist, Veterinary Programs
Location | New York, New York
Best Friends Animal Society
Veterinary Specialists 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 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. Specialists may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. -
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. Supervising Animal Services Officer
Location | Novato, California
Marin Humane
The Supervising Animal Services Officer serves as one of two operational leads for the field services team, akin to a sergeant role within a law enforcement structure. This position ensures the efficient daily management of Animal Services Officers (ASO 1 and ASO 2) and Field Technicians and provides hands-on support in both administrative and field capacities. The role includes scheduling, project oversight, and the facilitation of seamless communication between staff, Director of Animal Services, and shelter staff. The supervisor also acts as a "float," responding to field needs and providing operational support to ensure coverage and effective service delivery. -
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 | Bellevue, Washington
Seattle Humane
The Lifesaver Manager is responsible for direct supervision of the Lifesaver Coordinators and volunteers. They are responsible for the oversight of the Lifesaver Transfer Program, which includes the coordination of transferring in animals for adoption for other animal welfare organizations, the transporting of animals for our shelter partners, and the mentorship of source shelters. Efforts are focused on decreasing lifesaving gaps and building reliable incoming sources of pets for our adopters. The Lifesaver Program Manager works under the direction of the Director of Animal Care to deliver the department’s budgetary and strategic goals. They play a lead role in developing, implementing, and evaluating department programs and services. The Lifesaver Manager provides leadership, supports the mission, goals and philosophy of Seattle Humane. -
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 | Potomac, Maryland
Friends of All Critters At Shelters
FOACAS is seeking an experienced Executive Director who is passionate about animal rescue. The successful candidate will manage the organization and day-to-day operations, work with adopters, fosters and volunteers, represent the organization at community events and enhance the FOACAS mission to grow the vision of the founders. Must be able to handle multiple priorities effectively. Strong communication skills and knowledge of Excel, Dropbox and Constant Contact a plus. Expected schedule: 25-30 hours per week. Choose your own schedule. Hybrid/remote. -
Location | Syracuse, New York
Central NY SPCA
The Executive Director oversees all organizational functions including the operation of the animal shelter, the investigation of animal cruelty and neglect, and the coordination of all programs and services. The Executive Director is directly responsible for organizational development and fundraising, administrative operations, community relations, board relations, and financial management. The Executive Director requires the individual to make operational decisions by following, and sometimes interpreting, established policy and precedent. In the absence of policy precedent, the Executive Director has authority to make immediate decisions, if needed. -
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. -
Location | Harbor Springs, Michigan
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society
Training is focused on the daily care of the shelter cats and dogs, preparing them for their future forever families. Activities include but are not limited to the handling of domestic animals of all ages, temperaments, and sizes; the cleaning of kennels using RESCUE or products containing bleach; the feeding and medicating of animals; the basic grooming, training, and enrichment; the cleaning of all facilities and equipment; and the cleaning, collection, and disposal of waste and other bodily fluids. -
Location | Pawling , New York
ASPCA
The Coordinator, Administration carries out administrative functions and projects under the direction of the Manager, Administration, and in support of the R&R Center leadership and programs. The individual in this role communicates with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure the smooth functioning of all R&R Center programs. 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. Managing Veterinarian- Spay/Neuter
Location | Koror, Palau
Palau Animal Welfare Society
An exciting opportunity is available for an energetic, small animal, Spay Neuter veterinarian to work on the tropical island of Palau in the western Pacific. An easy-going personality and the ability to work well with the local Palauan support team will be highly regarded. The successful applicant will focus on small animal sterilization and public education for the Palau community. -
Location | King City, Ontario
Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Horse Handlers to join our team full-time. In this role, provide daily care for our 40+ rescued horses along with a variety of other farm animals. Care includes feeding, grooming, turning in and out, and mucking of the barns. This physically demanding position requires you to be on your feet all day, in all weather conditions, while working closely with a team to provide the best care for our animals. -
Location | Quakertown , Pennsylvania
Bucks County SPCA
The Director of Shelter Medicine is responsible for managing the medical department, performing surgical procedures (primarily spay/neuter of cats, dogs and rabbits) and physical examinations and diagnostic workups on healthy and sick shelter animals. They will bring their knowledge of Shelter Medicine to the team, writing and updating medical protocols and implementing changes as needed to other shelter protocols in conjunction with the Shelter Directors. This position also oversees a small public clinic that delivers low-cost spay/neuter for owned, feral (TNR) and rescue cats. Experience in Shelter Medicine and management are key components for the successful candidate in this role, though training is available for the right candidate. -
Location | Westminster, Maryland
Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc.
The Humane Society of Carroll County (HSCC), a well-established, no-kill 501(c)(3) public animal shelter in central Maryland, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter. HSCC operates a low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic and serves as the contracted provider for Carroll County Animal Control Services. We are committed to compassionate animal care, community education, and lifesaving programs. -
Location | King City, Ontario
Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Dog Handlers to join our team full-time. In this role, you’ll ensure our dogs spend plenty of time outdoors, enjoying playgroups and exercise throughout the day. You’ll also assist senior handlers with training and rehabilitation. This physically demanding position requires you to be on your feet all day, in all weather conditions, while working closely with a team to provide the best care for our dogs.
