Job Listings
Active Members of VFHS are welcome to submit job listings for posting at no cost. For more information or to submit a listing, please contact info@vfhs.org.
Current Listings:
Fairfax County Animal Shelter currently has a job opening for an Animal Caretaker.
The link to the job announcement: Animal Caretaker (Animal Care Specialist I)
Executive Director at Operation Paws for Homes - Complete job description may be found here: Executive Director Resume and inquiries may be sent to careers@ophrescue.org
Fetch Pet Insurance Sales Associate at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA - Complete job description may be found here: Pet Insurance Sales Associate - Charlottesville, VA
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA is seeking to fill the position for Animal Care Manager. Animal Care Team is instrumental to carrying out the lifesaving work of the organization. This individual will oversee a team of ten staff (and volunteers) responsible for the daily husbandry needs, physical and mental exercise, health monitoring, matchmaking, and adoption counseling for the animals in our care. The Animal Care Manager is responsible for personnel, process, and animal population management in accordance with state laws and industry best practices.
The right person will lead the animal care staff and volunteers to optimize the flow of animals through our facility, increase the animal’s adoptability and elevate the level of animal and people service we provide. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience managing personnel and processes in an animal shelter and show initiative and aptitude to utilize a team of staff and volunteers to further the lifesaving mission of the RHSPCA.
The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA is the Shenandoah Valley’s largest animal shelter serving the residents and the animals of the City of Harrisonburg and County of Rockingham with annual intake of nearly 3,200 animals. We average 70 canines and 150 felines in our care during the busier months. Please go to our website https://www.rhspca.org/careers to view the job description.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to Anngela Gibson at AGibson@rhspca.org
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Animal Welfare League of Arlington - Arlington, VA 22206
Application Deadline: N/A
If you are passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we'd love to hear from you!
Current available positions:
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Adoptions & Matchmaking Counselor (Full time) - The Adoptions & Matchmaking Counselor assists with all aspects of the adoption program for the League focusing on counseling the public on pet ownership to inspire a more humane community. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast paced, busy environment and finds working with people as enjoyable as with animals. Click here to view the full job description.
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Deputy Animal Control Officer (Part time) - The Deputy Animal Control Officer enforces animal control ordinances and related laws, rules and regulations within Arlington County. This is a front facing position, which requires exceptional customer service skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the community. In addition, the Animal Control Officer conducts investigations and inspections, issues citations and warnings, and reports daily activities while also informing the public about relevant animal regulations and humane animal care. This is a part time position - expected to work up to 25 hours per week. Click here to view the full job description.
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Deputy Resource Animal Control Officer (Full time) - The Deputy Resource Animal Control Officer enforces animal control ordinances and related laws, rules, and regulations within Arlington County. This is a front facing position, which requires exceptional people skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the community. In addition, the Resource Officer provides support answering questions and calls that come in to the Animal Services desk, providing resources, supplies, community outreach, and aids in coordinated efforts for ongoing care and needs that arise for citizens and their pets including acting as a caseworker to best facilitate needs. This officer works collaboratively with the Community Resource team in extending AWLA’s reach in communities by further developing relationships. This officer aids in support of the community. The Resource Officer works to find restorative solutions to community conflicts that arise relating to animals and people. Click here to view the full job description.
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Animal Care Technician (Part time) - The Animal Care Technician plays an essential role within the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and works one-on-one with animals. The Animal Care Technician performs routine animal care, facility cleaning, customer service, updating and maintaining animal records, administering injections/medications, sterilizing equipment and performing euthanasia when necessary. This is a part time position – with a focus on weekend closing shifts. Click here to view the full job description.
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Animal Services Representative (Full time) - The Animal Services Representative is responsible for the front-desk customer service experience at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. This is a full-time position with weekend, holiday and evening shifts. This position provides resources and information regarding owner surrenders, return to owners, wildlife issues, and general questions from the public. This position will also have the opportunity to cross train and work in Shelter Operations (Adoptions, Behavior, Animal Care) working hands on with the animals. Click here to view the full job description.
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Animal Care Technician (Full time) - The Animal Care Technician plays an essential role within the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and works one-on-one with animals. The Animal Care Technician performs routine animal care, facility cleaning, customer service, updating and maintaining animal records, administering injections/medications, sterilizing equipment, and performing euthanasia when necessary. This is a full-time position. Click here to view the full job description.
To learn more about the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and how to apply, please visit us at https://www.awla.org/about/careers/
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Please check these additional sources for job postings:
Humane Society of the United States
National Animal Control Association
Society of Animal Welfare Administrators