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Network Partner Job Openings

Want to get involved in your community? Check out the following job openings with our network partners as well as helpful resources for those looking for a job in animal welfare.*

Network Partner Job Openings


Please note, the job postings are courtesy listings for our network partners. For more information on any of the opportunities listed, please contact the organization directly.

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Veterinary opportunities currently listed in:

General opportunities currently listed in:

Veterinary Opportunities


California


FieldHaven Feline Center - Lincoln

  • Registered Veterinary Technician- Join the dynamic team at FieldHaven Feline Center, a highly progressive nonprofit organization dedicated to finding solutions for every cat in need! They are located on a stunning 10-acre horse ranch in beautiful rural Lincoln, California. As their high-quantity and quality spay/neuter clinic expands, they are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join them in making a difference. The position is full-time with a blend of on-site and remote work. The RVT is primarily responsible for the professional, sanitary, and efficient operation of FieldHaven’s Hathaway Spay & Neuter Clinic and the Kitten Sitter Program. This position assists veterinarians in the primary care and treatment of pre-op and postoperative surgery feline patients. The RVT maintains all procedures and practices with the Spay Neuter Clinic to meet the highest standards possible. The RVT on duty is expected to provide excellent patient care and safety standards while training and encouraging other team members to provide the same high quality of care. Requirements include a current California Registered Veterinary Technician License. ​You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here. 

Humane Society Silicon Valley - Milpitas

  • Veterinary Assistant or Registered Vet Technician (RVT) (F/T)- We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant or RVT to care for and treat shelter and privately owned animals in our state-of-the art medical center, which cares for over 7,000 homeless pets and performs over 8,800 surgeries each year. Position works an alternative work week of 4-10 hour days. Work shifts may include duties in onsite spay/neuter/vaccine clinic, in-house shelter medicine, or mobile spay/neuter and wellness clinics. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.
  • Veterinary Assistant or Registered Vet Technician (RVT) (P/T)- We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant or RVT to care for and treat shelter and privately owned animals in our state- of-the art medical center, which cares for over 7,000 homeless pets and performs over 8,800 surgeries each year. Position works an alternative work week of 2-10 hour days. Work shifts may include duties in onsite spay/neuter/vaccine clinic, in-house shelter medicine, or mobile spay/neuter and wellness clinics. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here. 

Illinois


Animal Protective League of Springfield - Springfield

  • Veterinarian- We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic veterinarian(s) to join us and make a difference in our community! Staff veterinarians enjoy collaborating on individual cases and provide mentoring. We have open positions for Shelter and Spay/Neuter Clinic Veterinarians. Each Clinic Veterinarian is responsible for performing spay/neuter, rechecks, providing medical care to community cats and wellness appointments at monthly vaccine clinics. APL’s shelter prioritizes sick and injured animals, so this position provides an opportunity to combine herd health with individualized medicine in a wide variety of cases and works with a dedicated support staff. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.

Michigan


Genesee County Animal Shelter - Flint

Veterinarian- Performs professional veterinary services for animals at the Animal Control Shelter and to animals under the care of the Shelter. Works under the supervision of the Director of the Animal Control; performs related duties as required. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.

General Opportunities

 

California


Humane Society Silicon Valley - Milpitas

  • Adoptions Associate- Our Adoption Associates are essential members of the HSSV team who directly support our life-saving mission! We are looking for someone who is positive, community oriented, fun loving and motivated to provide an incredible first impression as customers visit HSSV. The right candidate for this role will have a consistent and genuinely positive attitude and is passionate about helping pets find loving homes. You thrive in a fast-past, team-oriented work environment where there is always something to do and have an extreme eye for detail and are able to accurately complete processes. No two adopters are alike, you treat everyone with respect and cater each adoption experience to the individual. If you are passionate about saving the lives of homeless pets and relentless about success, then this is the role for you! You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.
  • Director, Marketing- Are you passionate about saving animals? Last year HSSV, the world’s first model shelter, found homes for over 6,100 animals and kept over 2,000 more in homes by providing services to families facing challenges. HSSV has a bold and ambitious strategy to expand our life saving efforts, expand our programs to provide services to pets in need in our community, and identify ways to transform the landscape of animal welfare.  As the strategic leader for the Marketing team, you will play a key role in building our brand, expanding our reach in the community, attracting donor/sponsor interest, enhancing the visibility of our organization, and celebrating our successes. This is a highly collaborative role, and the ideal individual is outcome oriented, passionate about marketing excellence, and possesses strong leadership skills. The ability to innovate, drive change, and work at both a strategic and operational level is essential. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.
  • Supervisor Adoptions- To help us achieve our goal of saving more lives, we’re looking for supervisors who are results driven, effective communicators and highly customer focused. You’ll be part of the team that leads the everyday work of our Adoption Associates and drives successful programs to create memorable experiences for adopters.  You are upbeat and enthusiastic, enjoy a challenge and are as comfortable with overseeing day-to-day operations as you are supervising people. You have experience with cats, dogs, rabbits and/or pocket pets, and are passionate about finding them homes.  Our supervisor team is comprised of three areas of focus: Adoption Experience, Fast Track Animals (easier to place animals) and Slow Track Animals (diamonds in the ruff, pocket pets, harder to place animals). Each focus is involved with staff, volunteers and the public and works together to deliver on fun and exciting adoption promotions throughout the year. This specific opportunity is focused on Fast Track Animals which involves lots of event planning for offsite adoptions events at different locations where there are opportunities to reach more adoptable families. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.

Florida


Palm Beach County Animal Care - West Palm Beach

  • Animal Care and Control Operations Manager (Field)- Love sun, sand and the South Florida beaches? Combined with one of the largest agricultural counties in Florida, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control (ACC) gives you options to be a city resident or out in the country while helping us move to be a no-kill municipal open admission shelter. This position is a highly valued member of the ACC Senior Leadership Team and as such will be an integral part of our strategic planning. With a staff of over 45, including dispatch, road officers, investigators and team managers, we're looking for someone not only well versed in field operations but also someone who can coach, mentor and manage a large staff. All applications are to be done via our County's on-line portal. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.

Illinois


Animal Care League - Oak Park

  • Intake & Community Resource Coordinator- Intake & Community Resource Coordinator  Intake & Community Resource Coordinators make up the Intake & Community Resource Team.  Their core functions are: Intake, Lost/Found, Pet Retention Programming, Customer Service and Acting as a resource for the community.  This team focuses on the key pillars of: intake prevention/diversion, lost/found, and supporting the human/animal bond.  Intake & Community Resource Coordinators work to prevent intake through education and support, and support the Pathway Manager in managed intake as well as ensuring that stray animals are properly impounded and that active measures are taken to reunite them with their owners. This is a full-time position, but part-time opportunities may also be available.  Pay rate ranges from $15-17/HR. This position requires some night & weekend availability. Candidates without the minimum requirements may not be considered.  A working interview/handling assessment may be required as part of the interview process. You can learn more about this opportunity by clicking here.  For consideration, please send cover letter and resume to Gabby Uresti at operationsdirector@animalcareleague.org

Minnesota


Ruff Start Rescue - Princeton

  • Associate Director- Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career? A career that allows you to utilize your professional background while saving the lives of countless animals?  Ruff Start Rescue has a position for you. As a key member of the leadership team, the Associate Director reports directly to the Executive Director and develops strategies, and oversees the execution of plans to attain short and long-term goals. The AD establishes policies and procedures that promote organizational vision, support business sustainability, and growth, and minimize risk. They are responsible for overseeing and handling the day-to-day operations of the rescue. The AD will act as the executive director’s right hand and trusted advisor, allowing the ED to free up their time to focus on moving the mission forward. The AD will have a bird’s eye view across teams and departments, allowing them to connect the dots in ways others can’t. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.

New York


Muddy Paws Rescue - New York

  • Adoptions Program Specialist - Working in collaboration with coworkers and volunteers, the Adoptions Program Specialists support the planning, execution, and evaluation of MPR adoption programs. These individuals must exemplify our Muddy Paws values of being Positive, Welcoming, Supportive, and Responsive. The Adoptions Program Specialists will be take-charge, animal-loving professionals capable of working efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced team environment, taking full ownership of assigned projects, and collaborating closely together to lead the adoptions programs and department. Must demonstrate positive energy, great flexibility, a desire to work collaboratively, and intrinsic curiosity. Must be able to anticipate project needs, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and expertly navigate challenges. The Adoptions Program Specialists work weekends and evening shifts as needed, both from home and in-person at our Manhattan headquarters. These are full-time salaried exempt positions with starting salaries of $66,000 plus generous health benefits. You can learn more about this opporunity and how to apply by clicking here.
  • Foster Program Specialist- Working in collaboration with coworkers and volunteers, the Foster Program Specialists support the planning, execution, and evaluation of MPR foster programs. These individuals must exemplify our Muddy Paws values of being Positive, Welcoming, Supportive, and Responsive. The Foster Program Specialists will be take-charge, animal-loving professionals capable of working efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced team environment, taking full ownership of assigned projects, and collaborating closely together to lead the foster programs and department. Must demonstrate positive energy, great flexibility, a desire to work collaboratively, and intrinsic curiosity. Must be able to anticipate project needs, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and expertly navigate challenges. The Foster Program Specialists work weekends and evening shifts as needed, both from home and in-person at our Manhattan headquarters. These are full-time salaried exempt positions with starting salaries of $66,000 plus generous health benefits. You can learn more about this opporunity and how to apply by clicking here.

Oregon


BrightSide Animal Center - Redmond

  • Executive Director- With an annual budget of about $1.3 million and 32 part-time and full-time staff members, BrightSide is a community-supported, nonprofit animal welfare shelter that has provided services to Central Oregon for over 30 years. BrightSide is a high-save shelter dedicated to providing sheltering, placement, and prevention services to reduce animal homelessness and unnecessary euthanasia. As a Socially Conscious Shelter, BrightSide strives to ensure the best possible outcomes for every homeless animal in our care and community. We envision a better world for animals and the people who love them, and we’re dedicated to making that vision a reality. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a dynamic leadership team who will usher in a new phase of growth and innovation at BrightSide. We are a passionate, high-performing team who believe that collaboration is key to our success. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of experience in leadership or a senior management position in an animal welfare organization. If you have a passion for animals, collaboration, program-building, fundraising, and possess a proven track record of successful leadership, we invite you to apply for the role of Executive Director of BrightSide. You can learn mor about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.
  • Shelter Operations Manager- Shelter Operations Manager BrightSide is a high-save shelter dedicated to providing sheltering, placement, and prevention services to reduce animal homelessness and unnecessary euthanasia. As a Socially Conscious Shelter, BrightSide strives to ensure the best possible outcomes for every homeless animal in our care and community. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a dynamic leadership team who will usher in a new phase of growth and innovation at BrightSide. The Shelter Operations Manager (SOM) provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the organization has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively operate and grow. This person will also ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. A college degree is strongly preferred, and requirements include a minimum of three years of management experience, preferably with 20+ employees and a minimum of three years of experience in animal sheltering and familiarity with animal welfare issues. You can learn mor about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.

Virginia


Goochland Pet Lovers - Goochland

  • Executive Administrator- Goochland Pet Lovers is seeking a part-time Executive Administrator to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Executive Administrator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Board of Directors who provide hands-on direction. This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual who has a passion for our mission and can manage multiple priorities and work at the direction of the Chair. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.

Washington, D.C.


City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue - Washington, D.C.

  • Marketing Manager- City Dogs & City Kitties (CDCK) is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 with the goal of providing a lifeline to as many dogs and cats in need as possible. CDCK is and plans to remain a foster-based organization even with the recent opening of the new operations and admissions center. The Marketing Manager’s role is to get the word out about CDCK’s lifesaving work. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing nonprofit rescue organization based in our nation’s capital and dedicated to saving dogs and cats. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and experience in the field of marketing and media relations. Knowledge of the animal welfare field and its issues is a plus! The environment is fast-paced and requires flexibility, being able to change directions quickly. This is a leadership position that reports directly to the Executive Director. You can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.

Professional Development Resources


While you’re looking for a job in animal welfare, check out these professional development resources curated by the HR Team at Best Friends:

University of Florida Veterinary Shelter Medicine Online supported by PetSmart Charities                          
University of the Pacific, Animal Management Certificate Program Online                          
Animal Sheltering, Trainings & Events                          
ASPCA Pro, Online Courses                          
ASPCA Pro, Webinars                          
Top 10 Nonprofit Jobs Interviewing Tips                          
21 Job Interview Tips: How to Make a Great Impression                          
How to Write a Resume: Resume Tips                          
Silicon Valley Pet Project Example Volunteer Job Descriptions                          

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