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 the Animal Care Manager (Management Analyst II) position.
The job closes: April 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm
The link to job announcement and how to apply: Animal Care Manager (Management Analyst II) | Job Details tab | Career Pages
Fairfax County Animal Services is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Animal Care Manager for the Michael R. Frey Campus on West Ox Road in Fairfax, VA. If you're passionate about advancing animal welfare through innovative programs, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have experience leading and developing dedicated animal care teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in supporting the well-being of pets and the community we serve and be part of an exciting period of growth at the shelter. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on both animals and their families, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website here.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter is the only open-access municipal shelter located in Fairfax and Lorton, Virginia. Our shelter has a live release rate of over 90% and we’re very proud of our excellent volunteer and foster programs, compassionate staff, progressive sheltering policies and practices, and our wonderful animal-loving community. Please visit our website here.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is currently seeking a President & CEO.
AWLA seeks a leader, fundraiser, community builder, and animal welfare advocate to lead an exciting period of growth. A new President & CEO will engage, connect, and build meaningful relationships with staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers, government officials, community partners, and donors in Arlington, Virginia, and beyond. In collaboration with these stakeholders, the new leader will oversee strategic initiatives aimed at driving growth and innovation, while expanding AWLA's strategic vision and impact. 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/
Fairfax County Animal Shelter currently has a job opening for the Kennel Attendant position.
The job closes: When position is filled.
The link to job announcement: Non-Merit - Administrative | Human Resources (fairfaxcounty.gov)
How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume to: FCASRecruitment@fairfaxcounty.gov
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
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA is seeking to fill the position for Client Services Manager. Under direct responsibility of the Director of Operations, the Client Services Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and personnel management of the Client Services Team. More information about this position may be found here: Client Services Manager
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 visit their website https://www.rhspca.org/careers to view complete job descriptions.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to Anngela Gibson at AGibson@rhspca.org
Join their team and make a paw-sitive impact!
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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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 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