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Do you love animals? Do you love working with good people who love animals? So do we! Every day, AWS staff have fun and make a difference in the lives of countless animals and community pet lovers. Join our team today!

AWS offers a complete benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, staff discounts, 401k with match, ample PTO and much more!

Individuals 18 years of age and older are eligible to apply for employment at AWS.

Join the administrative team at AWS. AWS is seeking an experienced Director of Administration to ensure that AWS functions at a high level and the operation is running effectively and efficiently.  The person in this role is responsible for day-to-day financial management, human resources, and IT.

As Director of Administration, you will:

  • Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling AWS’ mission.
  • Support daily operations to ensure financial accountability and operational efficiency.
  • Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchasing.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors.
  • Maintain business records and ensure compliance with licensing, filing, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain the organization’s information technology systems and office equipment.
  • Maintain personnel records and manage human resource functions such as employe benefits, insurance compliance, payroll processing/tracking, performance management, and employee relations.

AWS is seeking an experienced Director of Development & Community Engagement to direct their philanthropic programs, communications and community engagement efforts.  The person in this role is responsible for fundraising, grant writing, public relations, and marketing.  They also ensure quality programming and excellent customer service at all levels of the organization.

As Director of Development & Community Engagement, you will:

  • Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling AWS’ mission.
  • Work with the Executive Director to set funding goals and strategies.
  • Oversee all major donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship activities.
  • Facilitate planned giving and work to grow the AWS Legacy Society.
  • Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive donor fulfillment and cultivation program.
  • Write and submit private foundation grant proposals.
  • Development and implement marketing, brand management, and public relations strategy.
  • Oversee community programs such as inter-agency partnerships, service provision, public appearances, and community engagement.

AWS’ Director of Operations leads the operation of the adoption center, veterinary clinic, and training services.  The person in this role ensures quality animal care and enrichment, facilities cleanliness, and excellent customer service.  They are also responsible for quality programming that is in accordance with AWS’ mission, goals, leadership, and resources.

As Director of Operations, you will:

  • Contribute to the development of an annual budget and ensure that it is adhered to.
  • Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling AWS’ mission.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor programs to maintain and improve the standards of humane animal care and customer service to the animals and the community.
  • Direct and supervise adoption center, veterinary clinic, and program staff.
  • Ensure that applicable licensure and certifications are current and annual training requirements are met.
  • Direct the customer service and quality assurance programs.
  • Ensure that facilities are clean, safe, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices.

Enhance your career at AWS, a growing mission-based practice, as a licensed veterinary technician. With a variety of opportunities, including general practice, shelter medicine and high-volume spay/neuter, every day Clinic is unique and rewarding. LVTs  utilize and gain skills in radiology, sonography, dentistry, anesthesia, surgery, laboratory testing, patient nursing care and client education. Our mission, Our team, our benefits and our location make working at AWS special. Our clinic is a place to save lives, grow as a professional, collaborate with peers in a warm and encouraging setting. AWS offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance and ample PTO. Because AWS is a non-profit organization, licensed veterinary technicians may qualify for the public service student loan forgiveness program.

Apply for an Open Position

To start your career at AWS, please use the application to apply for an open position. Rr email your résumé or work history and qualifications listing the title of the job you are applying for in the email subject line. No phone calls please.

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Come spend the summer with kids and animals! We are looking for an energetic, outgoing helper starting June 24th to assist with 7 weeks of camp ending August 16th (July 1-5 off). Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Apply now!

Join the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic team! With a variety of opportunities, including general practice, shelter medicine and high-volume spay/neuter, every day as a veterinarian at the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic is unique and rewarding. What makes the AWS Clinic so special? As a non-profit organization, AWS is mission-driven, caring for lost and homeless pets and providing our community’s pet owners access to affordable services and resources so pets and their families stay together and thrive. Financial pressure and stress is limited, so the focus is simply on providing care. AWS offers a complete benefits package including health insurance, staff discounts, 401k with match, and ample PTO; $1,000 CE allowance, paid annual state and DEA license fees, and two paid professional memberships. Because AWS is a non-profit organization, you may qualify for the public service student loan forgiveness program.

The Clinic Manager is responsible for the daily operation of AWS’ Community Veterinary Clinic and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, policies and laws.  The Clinic Manager maintains the clinic’s schedule, manages inventory, supports the Clinic’s veterinary team, supervises support staff and coordinates with program staff to meet the medical needs of AWS’ animals and the animals of AWS’ clients.    

We are looking for people with excellent people skills, experience in animal handling and a positive attitude to join our team. Adoption Center staff help take care of animals, facilitate adoptions, admit animals into care and provide exceptional customer service for community members and coworkers. Full and part time positions available. If you love animals and enjoy people, please apply! 

An integral part of the Marketing Team, the Marketing Communications Coordinator produces, organizes and implements content across a variety of marketing channels and maintains and improves AWS’ marketing and communication efforts by overseeing website, electronic communications and social media channels.    

The Client Services Representative (CSR) will assist the Clinic Manager, Veterinary Technicians/Assistants, and Veterinarians in all aspects of Animal Welfare Society’s Community Veterinary Clinic including, but not limited to, client relations via phone, email and in-person, administrative duties, animal care, and office maintenance. The CSR must possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills, compassion, ability to multitask, a positive attitude, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Apply for an Internship

AWS offers unpaid internships that are customized to your school or work schedule and your academic requirements. Opportunities exist in all AWS departments including Adoption Center, Canine Training, Veterinary Clinic, Marketing and Administration.

If you’re interested in discussing a possible internship at AWS, please get started by filling out this application.

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Animal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together and thrive.

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