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.
Development Assistant
Seattle Humane has an exciting opportunity available in our Development department for a Development Assistant! Are you passionate about improving the human-animal bond? As a member of the Donor Services team, the Development Assistant processes incoming donations, balances daily accounts, and generates donor acknowledgements in a timely manner. They are responsible for accurate data entry, maintaining data entry standards, assisting with database clean up and mailings, and providing excellent customer service. The development assistant supports the mission, goals and philosophy Seattle Humane.
Chief Advancement Officer
Seattle Humane is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) who will be directly responsible for successfully leading and implementing our integrated resource development strategy by generating new relationships and maintaining existing relationships to build the organization's visibility, impact, and financial resources. This individual will be responsible for raising funds to support Seattle Humane’s mission, increase our life-saving capacity, as well as lead and evolve our brand.
The CAO will oversee all aspects of Seattle Humane’s resource development/fundraising strategies and initiatives as well as all marketing and communication efforts. These responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing current successful programming and creating new fundraising streams and initiatives. This position increases awareness and understanding of Seattle Humane’s mission, vision and community outreach through an integrated communication and fundraising strategy.
Foster Program Manager
Seattle Humane has an exciting opportunity available in for our next Foster Program Manager!
The Foster Program Manager is responsible for the development and maintenance of the foster care program for all species. He/she supervises department staff and oversees the recruitment, training and support of foster volunteers. The Foster Program Manager works under the direction of the Director of Animal Services to develop, implement, and evaluate department protocols and policies. He/she provides leadership and supports the mission, goals and philosophy of Seattle Humane.
Seattle Humane is a private, not-for-profit, managed admission shelter committed to saving animal lives and improving the human-animal bond. Seattle Humane promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability, circumstance and geography. Seattle Humane has a 98.6% Live Release Rate. Last year we placed over 7,000 pets into loving homes and provided income-qualified households with access to affordable spay/neuter services through our public surgery clinic.
Internal Communications Specialist
Seattle Humane has an exciting opportunity available in for an Internal Communications Specialist!
At Seattle Humane, our Communications & Marketing team is looking for a collaborative communicator to support our staff and volunteer community. The Internal Communications Specialist at Seattle Humane works in partnership with Communications & Marketing, HR and Volunteer Services to develop and implement internal communication initiatives that engage staff and volunteers, drive action and build a sense of excitement and connection to the organization's mission and programs. If you have a passion for people and pets, and want to play a key role in shaping culture for a mission-driven organization, join us and Click HERE to apply!
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.
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.