How to help: Jobs with local shelters, rescue groups, and animal welfare organizations

Links to animal-related jobs listings in MD/VA/DC


Alley Cat Allies (DC)
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (VA)
Defenders of Wildlife (DC)
Farm Animal Reform Movement (MD)
Fund For Animals (MD)
Humane Society of the United States
(MD)
Loudoun County Government (includes jobs with animal control) (VA)
Montgomery County Humane Society (MD)
National Wildlife Federation (VA)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) (VA)
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (DC)
Prince William County Government (includes jobs with animal control) (VA)
Southpaws Veterinary Hospital (VA)
Washington Humane Society (DC)
World Wildlife Fund (DC)

Second Chance Wildlife Center Internships (MD)

Job Search on Network for Change (all states)

HSUS Publication: "Careers with Animals"

Jobs available:
VETERINARY SURGICAL ASSISTANT Busy non-profit clinic seeks assistant with basic skills (animal handling and restraint, drawing blood, and drawing up vaccines). Experience in assisting with spays and neuters is preferred, but not required. 30-35 hours per week. Call 301-324-0807 or send coverletter and resume to info@pgspca.org

TS Wildlife Control, Baltimore Md Internship available for spring/summer 2004. Phone work, assist in animal handling, operate video/still camera during rescue work.

Loving Dog Au Pair Wanted Looking for a loving dog au pair in Frankfurt, Germany for my German Shepherd and Rottweiler as from April/May 2004 (commitment for one year). You will get free room and board, health and liability insuance and pocket money (ideal for students who seek cultural exchange). Learn a language and about a different culture while taking care of two great dogs. Pls contact for more info: veronica.himmel@t-online.de

Whitewolf House and Pet Sitting Service
Will go any where in Va to house sit. If looking for diverse/family owned care takers look no further.
Email: valwhitewolf@excite.com
tel: (540)743-4497 .

Dog-ma Daycare and Boarding for Dogs Attn Dog Lovers! DC's premier doggie daycare and boarding facility on Capitol Hill is looking for responsible, loving staff. Flexible hours; competitive pay; friendly, casual work environment. Call 202 543 7805; fax resume to 202 543 7633, or email dogmail@dog-ma.com.

City Dogs, Washington DC
Are you a responsible, hard- working animal lover? City Dogs is looking for caring attendants to work part-time in our day care facility. Animal care experience preferred. Please e-mail info@city-dogs.com or call 202-234-9247.

Reptiles Alive! LLC Annandale, Va. Animal keeper and wildlife educator positions are currently open. Please call 703 560-0257 for more information

Shure Pets, Andrews AFB, MD, The Premier Direct Seller of Pet Products. Immediate Openings for Pet Lovers. Contact Ann Cotterill (301) 599-1654

Paws & Purrs, L.L.C. Now hiring petsitters & daily dog walkers. Must be able to pass backround check & have flexible schedule. Please call 703-864-7900

Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care, LLC is growing and has several different open positions. If you are searching for a fun, team-oriented company where you get to interact with animals, we are the company for you! Application for employment can be filled out at our website at www.FurGetMeNot.biz. The positions are described below:

Office Assistant - FT position. Job responsibilities include scheduling jobs, providing information to callers, and communicating schedule requests to employees. Candidate must have professional phone etiquette, follow directions well, work independently, multi-task, have the ability to stay on top of paperwork and changing schedules, strong communication skills (both written and oral), ability to work in a fast-paced, fun environment, have an energetic and positive attitude, and enjoy working with people.

Pet Sitter - Responsible for walking dogs and caring for cats while owners are away. Visits are performed between the hours of 6-9am, 6-9pm, and sometimes middays between 11am and 3pm on weekends. Candidate must be available to work mornings, evenings, and weekends. Candidate will be assigned jobs within a 5-mile radius of their home. Other responsibilities include tracking your schedule in a calendar or day planner, checking email and internet daily. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, and most importantly, must be flexible and enjoy being a team player.

Midday Dog Walker - Responsible for walking dogs Monday through Friday between the hours of 11am and 3pm, while owners are at work. Candidate will be assigned jobs within a 5-mile radius of their home. Other responsibilities include tracking your schedule in a calendar or day planner, checking email and internet daily. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, and most importantly, must be flexible and enjoy being a team player.

Daycare Staff - (Facility is located at 4140 S. Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA 22206) Job responsibilities include supervising dog play activities, keeping the play area clean, and walking dogs at predetermined times. Candidate should have strong dog behavior skills, an understanding of pack behavior, ability to remain calm and react to aggressive play, dog handling skills, timely, responsible, strong communication skills, flexibility, enjoy work as a team player, and have good problem solving skills. Shifts are Monday through Friday 7am - 1pm (6 hours), 1pm - 7pm (6 hours), 10am - 3pm (5 hours), or Saturdays 9am - 4pm (7 hours).

Links to animal-related jobs listings nationwide and site with search facilities

Animal Jobs
Banfield Pet Hospital Career Locator
Network for Change - Animal Concerns Job Search
Veterinary Jobs

Links to environmentally-related jobs listings in MD/VA/DC
American Rivers (DC)
Free the Planet! (DC)
National Parks Conservation Association (DC)
The Nature Conservancy (VA)
Other Links
Careers with Animals
105 Careers for Animal Lovers (publication for purchase)

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