Join Our Dedicated and Talented Team!
Are you looking for employment with Seattle Humane? Do you have a passion for animals, hard work, and providing great customer service? Although we may not have immediate openings for every position, we are always looking for great people to join our team at Seattle Humane. We always accept applications!
Questions? Email: [email protected].
Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every inquiry. No phone calls please.
Current employment opportunities with Seattle Humane
Licensed Veterinary Technician
We are seeking excellent Licensed Veterinary Technicians to work in the Seattle Humane Veterinary Clinic.
Seattle Humane promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability, circumstance or geography. We are searching for Licensed Veterinary Technicians who can join us in our mission and continue to grow and improve our excellent programs.
Seattle Humane Licensed Veterinary Technicians are responsible for:
- Daily nursing care of all shelter animals and surgical patients
- Surgical preparation, anesthesia and recovery of surgery patients
- Diagnostic testing including phlebotomy and digital radiography
- Assisting DVMs with dental procedures including dental radiography, anesthesia and scaling/polishing teeth
- General cleaning and equipment maintenance in clinic
- Following patient care and shelter protocols
- Providing positive guidance to other veterinary services team members as well as to other shelter teams
- Providing compassionate customer service
Candidates must be open to Fear Free handling and to learning new and advanced shelter/clinic care techniques. In order to be hired as an LVT, you must be currently licensed in the state of WA.
Veterinary Assistant
We are seeking awesome Veterinary Assistants to work in the Seattle Humane Veterinary Clinic.
Seattle Humane promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability, circumstance or geography. We are searching for Veterinary Assistants who can join us in our mission and continue to grow and improve our excellent programs.
Seattle Humane Veterinary Assistants are responsible for:
- Daily care of all shelter animals and surgical patients
- Assisting Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians with pre-, peri-, and post-operative care of patients
- General cleaning and equipment maintenance in clinic
- Following patient care protocols
- Providing compassionate customer service
Candidates must be open to Fear Free handling and be open to learning new and advanced shelter/clinic care techniques.
Clinic Manager
We are seeking a Clinic Manager to work in the Seattle Humane Veterinary Clinic.
Seattle Humane promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability, circumstance or geography. We are searching for a Clininc Manager who can join us in our mission and continue to grow and improve our excellent program.
Together with the Chief of Shelter Medicine and Clinic Director, the Clinic Manager is responsible for managing the Veterinary Services department to meet objectives for budget and high-quality medical care. The Clinic Manager is responsible for direct leadership, supervision, training, and hiring of the veterinary team (including licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, veterinary receptionists, clinic externs, and department volunteers). As well, the Clinic Manager works under direction of the Chief of Shelter Medicine and Clinic Director to develop, implement and evaluate department protocols and policies. The ideal candidate has demonstrated leadership and customer services skills in a veterinary clinic setting and shows passion for the mission, goals and philosophy of Seattle Humane.
Candidates must be open to Fear Free handling and be open to learning new and advanced shelter/clinic care techniques. The Clinic Manager should be Licensed Veterinary Technician in the State of Washington.
So, are you passionate about saving and serving pets in need and their community? Are you a collaborator who loves working on a dynamic team? Do you want to contribute to an inclusive work environment focused achieving an important mission?
Grants Officer
We are searching for a Grants Officer who can join us to manage and build the portfolio of partners that align with Seattle Humane's mission.
The Grants Officer is a highly skilled communicator who can translate Seattle Humane’s mission of saving lives and completing families to the page. They are a creative and self-motivated team player who can manage multiple projects and communicate well both verbally and in writing. The ideal candidate is an excellent written and verbal communicator with demonstrated experience in grant writing/grants management and a team-forward approach for a variety of projects in our fast-paced environment.
Are you passionate about saving and serving pets in need and their community? Are you a collaborator who loves working on a dynamic team? Do you want to contribute to an inclusive work environment focused achieving an important mission?
Animal Care Assistant
Seattle Humane promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability, circumstance or geography. We are searching for an Animal Care Assistant who can join us in our mission and continue to deliver compassionate care to those in need.
Animal Care Assistants are responsible for providing humane care and cleaning for the cats, dogs and small animals and the shelter facility. The Animal Care Assistant supports the mission, goals and philosophy of Seattle Humane. This is a full-time position and requires weekend availability. Candidates must have a commitment to the safe care of animals and be open to learning new and advanced shelter care techniques?
So, are you passionate about saving and serving pets in need and their community? Are you a collaborator who loves working on a dynamic team? Do you want to contribute to an inclusive work environment focused achieving an important mission? If so, then apply here, we currently have a full-time position available:
Behavior Program Associate III
We are seeking a new Behavior Program Associate who can join us in our mission and provide dog and cat behavior support to staff, adopters, foster parents, and the public!
The Behavior Program Associate III is an experienced animal behavior consultant with knowledge of dog and cat behavior. Behavior Program Associates regularly consult, support, and coach adopters, foster parents, staff, and the public. The ideal candidate has experience assisting with behavior management and modification plans for dog and cats, can advise on and work with animals with mild-moderate behavior challenges. They are intent on improving the quality of care for shelter animals, preventing animals from entering the shelter, and building successful lifelong relationships between people and pets.
The Behavior Program Associate III supports the mission, goals, and philosophy of Seattle Humane, including adherence to LIMA (Least Invasive Minimally Aversive) guidelines and Fear Free methods.
So do you love collaborating and working on a dynamic team? Do you want to contribute to an inclusive work environment focused achieving an important mission by saving and serving pets and their communities?
Behavior Program Associate II
We are seeking a new Behavior Program Associate who can join us in our mission and provide dog and cat behavior support to staff, adopters, foster parents, and the public!
The Behavior Program Associate II is an experienced animal behavior consultant with knowledge of dog and cat behavior. Behavior Program Associates regularly consult, support, and coach adopters, foster parents, staff, and the public. The ideal candidate has experience assisting with behavior management and modification plans for dog and cats, can advise on and work with animals with mild-moderate behavior challenges. They are intent on improving the quality of care for shelter animals, preventing animals from entering the shelter, and building successful lifelong relationships between people and pets.
The Behavior Program Associate II supports the mission, goals, and philosophy of Seattle Humane, including adherence to LIMA (Least Invasive Minimally Aversive) guidelines and Fear Free methods.
So do you love collaborating and working on a dynamic team? Do you want to contribute to an inclusive work environment focused achieving an important mission by saving and serving pets and their communities?
Our Benefits
All positions include training opportunities, an employee assistance program for all employees and their families, employee discounts on merchandise and limited veterinary services. Full-time positions are eligible for our benefits marketplace (SH pays a generous monthly amount towards these benefits), ten paid holidays and a generous paid time off plan.